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October 17, 2023

For years, a common refrain has been that e-commerce is the wave of the future, with most, if not all, retail activity moving toward an online-only environment. While there can be no argum ent that internet-based selling is here to stay and will continue to flourish, it would be a mistake to assume that physical stores will disappear or have little to offer businesses and consumers.

Shopify, a leading eCommerce platform, has announced its integration with Apple’s iOS 17 Object Capture, allowing online stores to create augmented reality (AR) 3D digital assets. This integration enables shops to upload items from the physical to the virtual world using an iPhone Pro with a LiDAR scanner.

Not so long ago, companies like Meta and Google launched the adtech industry into the stratosphere. In the process, they’ve become almost synonymous with the industry. However, in recent years, it’s possible—and perhaps even likely—they’ve become the very thing bringing it back down to Earth.

Amid a crowded digital ad space, brands are embracing an analog marketing tactic: free samples.

The competition in the payment processor market is fierce because of the success of incumbent leaders, as the majority of Main Street small to midsized business (SMB) retailers are satisfied with their current processors. However, there are opportunities to make a mark with lower transaction fees and differentiated services.

Intuit, the financial technology platform, has announced the launch of QuickBooks Bill Pay, which aims to transform bill pay for businesses while delivering accounts payable (AP) automation.

This integration within the QuickBooks platform allows businesses to seamlessly track and pay bills, eliminating the need for disparate solutions and reducing the risk of late or missed payments, according to a Monday (Oct. 16) press release.

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The company is floating the no-ad offering in Europe to comply with new regulations, the report said. EU users would pay about 13 euros ($14) a month for Facebook and about $6 a month for Instagram.

Installment plans have emerged as a popular payment method, offering consumers the flexibility to pay for their purchases over time, rather than upfront. This enables them to manage their finances more effectively and avoid accumulating credit card debt.

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