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Drug Stores, Hardware And Clothing Retailers See ‘Least Sticky’ Online Sales Gains
Drug Stores, Hardware And Clothing Retailers See ‘Least Sticky’ Online Sales Gains
April 12, 2021  |  Retail

There’s no question that the pandemic accelerated the digital shift, pushing online retail sales to new heights in a matter of months — faster than...

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When Will Consumers Cut The In-Store POS Cord?
When Will Consumers Cut The In-Store POS Cord?
April 12, 2021  |  Payments Innovation

Netflix first introduced its streaming service in the U.S. in January of 2007. It landed with a bit of a thud with analysts and pundits....

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Blackhawk CEO: eGift Cards Find New Life As Gaming Currency
Blackhawk CEO: eGift Cards Find New Life As Gaming Currency
April 09, 2021  |  Payment Methods

The term “gift card,” as of the year 2021, is becoming something of a misnomer, as a gift card may or may not be given...

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Blackhawk, Bakkt Team Up To Let Users Buy eGifts With Digital Assets
Blackhawk, Bakkt Team Up To Let Users Buy eGifts With Digital Assets
April 06, 2021  |  Digital Payments

Blackhawk Network and Bakkt have collaborated to let users buy eGifts using digital assets like bitcoin, supported loyalty points and cash, according to a Tuesday (April 6)...

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Mastercard: Digital-Shift Spurs $900B New eCommerce Spend
Mastercard: Digital-Shift Spurs $900B New eCommerce Spend
April 06, 2021  |  Digital Payments

The traction gained by the digital-first economy has seen its share of eye-popping data points. Case in point: PYMNTS’ most recent Global Shopping Index found...

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New COVID Variants Delay Consumers’ Return To In-Store Shopping
New COVID Variants Delay Consumers’ Return To In-Store Shopping
April 05, 2021  |  Coronavirus

Vaccinations are rolling along in the U.S. According to recent reports, over 100 million people in the U.S. — or 30.7 percent of the U.S....

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Grocery Supplier Launches eCommerce App For Shopify
Grocery Supplier Launches eCommerce App For Shopify
April 05, 2021  |  Retail

The events of the last year have enabled rapid growth for eCommerce platform Shopify, as stuck-at-home consumers turned to online shopping for purchases that would...

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Amazon Eyes Physical Stores While Walmart Doubles Down On Digital 
Amazon Eyes Physical Stores While Walmart Doubles Down On Digital 
April 02, 2021  |  Walmart Amazon whole paycheck

In “The Art of War,” Sun Tzu said, “If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained, you will also suffer a...

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Regional Grocer Takes Digital Journey Through The Pandemic
Regional Grocer Takes Digital Journey Through The Pandemic
March 31, 2021  |  Retail

It’s been a huge year for eCommerce innovation in the grocery industry. Digital-native online grocers have been expanding, while leading national and international supermarket chains...

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