It’s that time of year again. It’s a time to make sure that we’re watching the right things so that we can navigate our businesses in the right direction. Every year since 2013, I’ve been adding to and/or modifying a list of things that I’m keeping my eye on. Most … “45 Things to Watch in 2020 and Beyond”
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For years now, many experts have predicted the demise of cash. Those who make these predictions are encouraged when companies like Apple report increased usage of proximity mobile payments. In fact, Apple’s Q4 2018 earnings report and conference call reported: “Triple transaction volume year-over-year for Apply Pay.” But even with … “Cashless Stores: Ahead of Their Time or Just Bad for Business?”
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It has been over a decade since the iPhone was first introduced to the world. In that time, smartphone use has skyrocketed. In fact, Deloitte expects smartphone penetration to approach 90 percent in the United States, with much of the growth being fueled by increased smartphone usage among older Americans. … “How Smartphones Will Influence the Future of Visual Merchandising and Store Design”
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From the buzz on the Internet, it would be easy to guess that 2016 will be the year of mobile or the year of the Internet of Things. I’d argue that it is going to be the decade of mobile or the decade of the Internet of Things. I’d even … “Six More Things That Will Influence Business in 2016”
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For a few years now there have been experts recommending that businesses invest in the equipment that allows customers to use their smartphones to make point-of-sale payments for goods and services at restaurants and brick-and-mortar retail stores. However, given the many potential roadblocks, it is not surprising that many businesses … “Why Proximity Mobile Payments Are Good for Business (Part One)”
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