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Back-To-School Spending Poised To Top $100 Billion Even Amid Disruption

Retail TouchPoints

However, what was interesting is the amount of money that’s going to be spent on things like subscriptions for educational services. Consumers’ desire for fast, efficient shopping is giving big-box retailers an advantage. Health and safety fears inspiring new purchase decisions.

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A Better Cash Management Solution Starts with the Right Cash Drawer

Star Miconics

Merchants have focused on adapting their IT environments to accommodate the growth of digital payments. However, in many enterprises, such as certain food services, big box and specialty retail, and cannabis, most transactions continue to involve cash. There arent any fees associated with using it.

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Retail spending strong in late 2022, but signs of slowing emerge

Inside Retail

The analysis also reveals a broader shift in spending from goods to services over the year. The most significant annual increases in retail were seen in specialty retail stores, alcohol goods, family clothing stores and discount stores. To access this powerful insight into spending trends visit www.commbank.com.au/hsi

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How Malaysian department store Pavilion is connecting with customers

Inside Retail

This is because retail offers certain experiences that online shopping simply cannot replicate. Making such a purchase is all about the physical shopping experience and customer service that adds to the prestige of making such an investment. Let’s look at purchasing a handbag from a luxury brand for example.

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The Paper Store wins Retail Innovation Award

Retalon

As The Paper Store (TPS) grew, management there understood that in order to maintain a high customer service level, unique and diverse assortment, and convenient fulfillment options, it would have to bring world-class technology and innovation to its supply chain processes.

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2024 Home Furnishings Industry Trend Guide

Storis

Maximizing Showroom Traffic through Community Retailers seek to connect with their communities and transform their showrooms to sought after destinations. Retailers are also offering services within their spaces. Buy with Prime” enables Shopify merchants to use Amazon’s payment and fulfillment services.

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The Paper Store wins Retail Innovation Award

Retalon

As The Paper Store (TPS) grew, management there understood that in order to maintain a high customer service level, unique and diverse assortment, and convenient fulfillment options, it would have to bring world-class technology and innovation to its supply chain processes.