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50 Pct Of Amazon Holiday Sales Come From SMB Sellers

50 Pct Of Amazon Holiday Sales Come From SMB Sellers
50 Pct Of Amazon Holiday Sales Come From SMB Sellers
December 26, 2018  |  eCommerce

Amazon announced news on Wednesday (Dec. 26) that it had a record-breaking holiday season in 2018, with more items ordered around the globe than any...

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Crypto Scam Victims Unlikely To Get Their Money Back
Crypto Scam Victims Unlikely To Get Their Money Back
December 26, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and various state regulators have been investigating more than 90 cryptocurrency cases in which investors lost money. Get the...

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thredUp’s Remade And Resetting Its Consignment Brand
thredUp’s Remade And Resetting Its Consignment Brand
December 26, 2018  |  Retail

Christmas is over and the rush of holiday gift giving has ended. But retail will not be any less busy for it, as there is...

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The Year Of The Self-Driving Delivery Pilot
The Year Of The Self-Driving Delivery Pilot
December 26, 2018  |  Retail

Autonomous vehicles hit the road this year in the name of retail, with pilots of delivery services for groceries and takeout coming to U.S. cities....

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Out With The Old, In With The New
Out With The Old, In With The New
December 26, 2018  |  Today In Data

Five years is not a long time, but an awful lot can change in that time frame. Consumers these days expect to dip their card...

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2018 Recap: The Year That Retailers Evolved With Their Mobile Apps
2018 Recap: The Year That Retailers Evolved With Their Mobile Apps
December 26, 2018  |  Retail

It has been a busy year in the world of mobile commerce, particularly with retail apps. Merchants from grocers to quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and gas...

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Retailers Scoop Up Former Toys R Us Locations
Retailers Scoop Up Former Toys R Us Locations
December 26, 2018  |  Retail

Months after Toys R US liquidation its holdings in the United States, merchants have taken up space left behind by the toy retailer. The buildings...

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Brighterion CEO: 2018 Was The Year Of Artificial Intelligence
Brighterion CEO: 2018 Was The Year Of Artificial Intelligence
December 26, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Dr. Akli Adjaoute, CEO of Brighterion, wrote this AI-focused piece as part of our 2018 year-end eBook.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Retail Sales Jump By 5.1 Percent Over The Holidays
Retail Sales Jump By 5.1 Percent Over The Holidays
December 26, 2018  |  Retail

Amid the holiday season, total retail sales in the United States jumped by 5.1 percent from Nov. 1 to Dec. 24 compared to the prior...

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