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Shoppers’ expectations shift since the start of the pandemic

According to Appnovation’s latest consumer research, Digital Innovation for the Experience Economy: Retail, over 70% of North American consumers agree that digital technologies have made their shopping experiences more convenient, but only 1 in 5 rate... more »

Retailers prepare for staffing shortages this holiday season

In June, the National Retail Federation (NRF) issued a revised annual forecast for 2021 that expects retail sales will increase to more than $4.44 trillion as a recovery continues from the pandemic. Even with this... more »

An Uptick in Digital Payments

Although digital payments started to become popular before 2020, once the pandemic hit, this was a must-have option for any retailer doing business online, in-person or both. In the report, “The State of Retail Payments... more »

Gift and Home Trade Association secures Will Bowen as keynote speaker for annual conference

The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA) announced the keynote speakers for its Annual Conference to be held online Nov. 3-4, 2021. Keynote Speaker Will Bowen will be the keynote speaker at the virtual Annual... more »

Decency

FIRST AMENDMENT The First Amendment is a cornerstone of American law and jurisprudence. It is most certainly one of the laws that distinguishes our country from others. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of expression, among... more »

Retail professionals say tech product launches accelerated during pandemic

Approximately 58% of retail professionals say the pandemic accelerated new technology-related product launches at their company, according to the new report, Using Retail Tech Innovation to Enhance the Customer Experience, released by global market research company... more »

Tiqets offers Work from MoMA contest

Tiqets Ups the Ante in Remote Work With Work From MoMA Contest Tiqets, an online ticketing platform for museums and attractions, is turning the biggest cliché from the last year into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity this... more »

Nextrade offers dropshipping options for retailers

The Corona pandemic is greatly changing the landscape of retail. More and more consumers are ordering product online, and customer demands are also increasing. On Nextrade, dropshipping offers retailers an optimal service: The brands take... more »