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Putting Subscriptions On The Menu At Restaurants And QSRs
Putting Subscriptions On The Menu At Restaurants And QSRs
November 24, 2020  |  Subscription Commerce

The pandemic has been bad news for just about everyone over the past several months, but that doesn’t mean it’s been equally bad all around. Restaurants...

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NRF: Online Holiday Sales To Jump 30 Pct As Consumer Spending Rises
NRF: Online Holiday Sales To Jump 30 Pct As Consumer Spending Rises
November 23, 2020  |  Retail

The National Retail Federation (NRF) said it predicts retail sales across the U.S. will rise between 3.6 percent and 5.2 percent over what they were...

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Retailers Push Back Against ‘Non-Essential’ Label Ahead Of Black Friday
Retailers Push Back Against ‘Non-Essential’ Label Ahead Of Black Friday
November 22, 2020  |  Retail

Despite a recent surge in coronavirus cases, retailers are fighting for a rework and loosening of shopping restrictions before Black Friday and the holiday season....

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Why Digital-First Economy Means Digital-Only (For Now)
Why Digital-First Economy Means Digital-Only (For Now)
November 13, 2020  |  eCommerce

As COVID-19 rages on and lockdowns become a part of everyday life in many countries, we may be making the shift from the digital-first economy...

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Shopify Exchange Lets People Gift A Business To Aspiring Merchants
Shopify Exchange Lets People Gift A Business To Aspiring Merchants
November 13, 2020  |  eCommerce

Small business eCommerce platform Shopify’s new marketplace connects businesses for sale with entrepreneurs and offers a feature to let people Gift A Business to an...

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New Klarna iOS Widget Monitors Prices For Best Deals
New Klarna iOS Widget Monitors Prices For Best Deals
November 12, 2020  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Global payments solutions provider Klarna is launching a new iOS widget that lets people monitor prices for the best deals, sales, and promotions. “With online...

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Retailer Gap Partners With BNPL Platform Afterpay To Boost Holiday Shopping
Retailer Gap Partners With BNPL Platform Afterpay To Boost Holiday Shopping
November 11, 2020  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) payments platform Afterpay is teaming up with retailer Gap to offer flexible spending options as the holiday shopping season gears...

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China’s Singles’ Day Post-Pandemic Sales For Alibaba Hit $56B
China’s Singles’ Day Post-Pandemic Sales For Alibaba Hit $56B
November 11, 2020  |  eCommerce

Singles’ Day in China is exceeding expectations, with Alibaba posting $56 billion in sales by Wednesday morning (Nov. 11), according to a Reuters report. “Because...

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Shipt, Mastercard Collaborate On Delivery Promotion
Shipt, Mastercard Collaborate On Delivery Promotion
November 02, 2020  |  Retail

Shipt and Mastercard are joining forces to offer a delivery promotion to consumers during the holiday season. Shipt said that anyone who pays for a...

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