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Saving Main Street From Its Downward Pandemic Spiral

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It’s why recommendations are consistently ranked by consumers as one of the most important features a merchant can offer an online shopper, why merchants gladly oblige and why brands strive to make products that are consistently ranked high by consumers. Saving Main Street. Living By The Social Proof. In the U.S.

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New Report: SMS-Based Outreach Helps Merchants Authenticate Consumers, Boost Online Sales

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Businesses and financial institutions (FIs) are constantly examining ways to make their customers’ accounts more secure, especially as more consumers go online to make purchases and transact during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. About The Tracker.

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New Report: The Power Of Instant On SMBs' Financial Health

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The year started out looking pretty promising to Loic Le Garrec , owner of Boston’s Petit Robert Bistro. Mild winter weather in Boston had led to stronger-than-average performances in January and February, and Le Garrec told Karen Webster in a digital discussion that as March approached, he had every reason for optimism. “I

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Many Unemployed Still Waiting For Their First Check

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But in Maine, at least, the benefits have yet to flow, according to the report. Charlie Baker said the payment system is completely online, and its success stems from the fact that the unemployment service was moved to a cloud-based system years ago. Massachusetts may be one of the rare exceptions.

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Future Tech Comes To eCommerce

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Innovations in 3D and augmented reality (AR) eCommerce are leveling the playing field and bringing conversion-centered visual technology to any online retailer. It’s generally agreed that Warby Parker’s usage of online frame fitting is one of the first scalable usages for 3D visual technology.

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23 VC-Backed Brick & Mortar Startups Changing The Face Of Main Street

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MiniLuxe is a nail and beauty lifestyle lounge with locations in Dallas, Rhode Island, Los Angeles, and Boston. The company says it is improving on the nail salon model by offering online booking tools, ethical business practices, and high-quality services at reasonable prices. Oh My Cream! Total Disclosed Funding: $6.6M.

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How technology improves valuation practice productivity

Abrigo

Have you purchased anything online recently? One study by The Boston Consulting Group estimated that small and midsize U.S. If you’re like most Americans , you have, and you likely were grateful for the time saved in traffic and at the store, or for the time or money saved in booking a trip. Reducing the IT burden.