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FinTech Innovation Eases B2C Sellers’ Entrance Into The B2B World

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When Home Depot announced last month its plans to acquire HD Supply Holdings , it wasn’t just a sign of expansion for the home improvement retailer. The takeover signaled an evolution of the company's business model from a traditionally business-to-consumer (B2C) seller, to one that includes business-to-business (B2B) operations.

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Market Volatility Gives B2C Sellers’ The Chance To Go B2B

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In a recent conversation with Karen Webster, he discussed why big-box retailers that have struggled to compete in an eCommerce ecosystem found an unexpected leg-up as they stepped into the B2B business model. B2C Sellers’ B2B Incentive. The Playbook offers the example of a hotel with several broken television sets.

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Gaming Platform DraftKings Partners With InComm Payments For Retail Gift Cards

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Digital sports entertainment and gaming industry platform DraftKings — known for its top-rated daily fantasy sports and mobile sports betting apps — today announced an agreement with InComm Payments , a global leading payments technology company, to launch an industry-first retail gift card. . DraftKings reported on Friday (Nov.

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Deep Dive: How Payment Experiences Help B2C Companies Recruit And Retain Subscribers

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B2C businesses rely on attaining high volumes of low-value transactions and thus need tools to help them quickly onboard new customers and retain existing ones. B2C companies must ensure a complementary payment experience is in place as they work to cater to the increasingly popular subscription sales model.

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Optimizing B2B Payments Decisions Via B2C Payments Data

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The companies that have disrupted small businesses’ front office by developing technology at the point of sale have more opportunities than with just B2C transacting. But taking advantage of B2C transactions at the front can lead to more insight than simply cash-in, cash-out, Marhamat explained.

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Crafting An (Online) B2B Market For Retailers

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The digital shift may transform retail storefronts in Europe. To that end, in Europe, Czech firm Nulisec has debuted an online B2B marketplace focused on European retailers — geared toward improving sales and procurement processes. At the moment, retailers are hostages of their local suppliers,” he said.

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Microsoft AI Tool Lets Retailers Track Shoppers’ Actions

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Microsoft announced that it is launching two new software solutions to give traditional retailers the ability to track customers and improve service. The two new solutions — Dynamics 365 Connected Store and Dynamics 365 Commerce — were created to help businesses transform the retail experience.

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