2015 UPS Global Pulse of the Online Study White Paper

February 14, 2017

UPS commissioned this Global Study with comScore for the second year to provide perspective for retailers on consumer behavior in today’s fluid shopping culture. Global e-commerce growth, which continues to fuel retail expansion, is estimated to reach 16% in 2015, moving from $1.47 trillion in 2014 to $1.7 trillion. Growth in the market is expected from expanding online and mobile user bases in emerging markets, increased m-commerce sales, and growth in new international markets.

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The Tile Shop

Founded in 1985, The Tile Shop is a specialty retailer of manufactured and natural stone tiles, setting and maintenance materials, and related accessories in the United States with 140 stores nationwide. The Company offers a wide selection of high-quality products, exclusive designs, knowledgeable staff and exceptional customer service, in an extensive showroom environment with up to 50 full-room tiled displays. In-store and online, the complimentary Design Studio offers a collaborative platform to create customized 3D design renderings to scale, allowing customers to bring their design ideas to life by creating custom looks unique to their room dimensions and tile and stone preferences.

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Real-Time Payments Systems & Third Party Access

whitePaper | January 27, 2020

Just as digital technologies have transformed so much of our lives, from access to information to communicating, the adoption of digital payments is fundamentally transforming banking systems, commerce, and societies around the world. Digital payments are full of promise. They can bring new levels of convenience and efficiencies, security and transparency, access and growth. Countries that have rolled out payment systems are already reaping the benefits. However, due to the inherent complexities of financial systems and of deploying digital technology, there is no one-size-fits-all model.

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White Paper - Why tablets are the future of POS technology?

whitePaper | January 31, 2022

Convergence of technology based robust, fast, secure business process solutions and ubiquitous tablet devices are the major driving forces for mobile POS Terminal adoption. One of the biggest challenge faced by the businesses today is making a concise and cost-efficient payment system, especially in the retail sector. Low installation cost and speedier checkout offered by Tablet POS Terminal has considerably increased their adoption. Tablets are not only improving Return on Investment (ROI) but it helps to meet the targeted sales as well as labour efficiency.

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How API-led commerce is driving next-gen digital experiences

whitePaper | April 14, 2021

Brands and merchandisers need to deliver inspiring digital experiences across multiple touchpoints to be successful in today’s fast-paced world of commerce. To quickly respond to customers’ needs and stay ahead of the competition, many organizations have adopted an API-powered commerce platform. Learn about API’s and their increasingly important role in delivering next-gen digital experiences, in this white paper.

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The Official Guide to Choosing Your Point of Sale

whitePaper | July 16, 2022

A point of sale handles everything from sales transactions to business insights. Use this guide to determine the best platform for your business.

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A white paper about: Consumer-driven logistics

whitePaper | February 5, 2020

The pace of digitalization is increasing rapidly, thus reinforcing consumer power. One key aspect of this is that logistics must be based on consumer needs, given that it constitutes a key part of the purchase process. Accommodating consumer preferences with regard to freedom of choice and convenience is therefore a missioncritical issue for e-retailers and conventional retailers who are looking to be successful.

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4 Ways Innovative Wholesale Distributors Are Transforming Their Business

whitePaper | January 1, 2020

Rapidly evolving market realities are driving fundamental transformations in business practices in virtually every industry, including wholesale distribution. These transformations are moving rapidly through the wholesale distribution industry as they are viewed as critical for maximizing supply chain performance and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

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Spotlight

The Tile Shop

Founded in 1985, The Tile Shop is a specialty retailer of manufactured and natural stone tiles, setting and maintenance materials, and related accessories in the United States with 140 stores nationwide. The Company offers a wide selection of high-quality products, exclusive designs, knowledgeable staff and exceptional customer service, in an extensive showroom environment with up to 50 full-room tiled displays. In-store and online, the complimentary Design Studio offers a collaborative platform to create customized 3D design renderings to scale, allowing customers to bring their design ideas to life by creating custom looks unique to their room dimensions and tile and stone preferences.

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