| Dec 7 Payments NEXT newsletter: Amazon Go, Small Biz Saturday, record sales, GrooveKart review, holiday shopping security, more... |
| Busy, busy, busy. From holiday shopping news updates to global payments news, innovations, we’ve got what you need to stay ahead of the competition with the latest global payments news.
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| NFIB reports Small Business Saturday sales were a record
November 24 was a pretty good day for US Small Business Saturday, racking up a record $17.8 billion in sales at independent retailers and restaurants, according to the latest National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) data. The strong sales were up 27.5%, rebounding from $12.9 billion in 2017. Read more... |
| Walmart Dotcom Store raises the online shopping bar for competitors
Walmart keeps finding new ways to challenge Amazon’s dominance of online shopping. The company announced a new in-store app that gives Walmart store associates and in-store customers access to the entire Walmart.com inventory. Just grab a sales associate with a handheld device and they can order it for you on the spot, accept payment, and you can choose to have it delivered for pickup in-store or directly to your home. Read more…
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| GrooveKart Review: Taking e-commerce to the next level
It’s not often a new e-commerce platform launches but with its impressive features and cost savings for e-commerce, marketing, and other online sellers, we felt it was worth taking an inside look at GrooveKart. There’s a wide range of e-commerce platforms for everyone from small online sellers to experienced marketers with many online stores. Some, like Shopify, are well-established in the marketplace, delivering solid service for subscribers. GrooveKart is a new challenger. Read more... |
| Consumers looking for a cyber-secure holiday shopping season
New research from the University of Phoenix shows consumers have heightened concern for their online security during the busy holiday shopping season. Two-thirds (66%) of shoppers in a survey by the University of Phoenix conducted by the Harris Poll say the convenience of online shopping during the holidays outweighs the risk of a potential data breach. 60% of consumers said they prefer online shopping over in-store during the holiday season. Read more... |
| Payments NEXT – Dec 7: Global payments news roundup
Lots of new developments, more holiday shopping news and results, and innovations to keep you ahead of the payments pack in this week’s global payments news roundup. Learn about Amazon’s plans for cashierless checkout at large stores and airports, record Small Business Saturday sales, consumer concerns for security during holiday shopping, PayPal’s record mobile sales, and much more. Read more… |
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