Retail market commentary q1 2018

August 1, 2018

The Irish economy continues to exceed expectations, with GDP growth of 7.8% in 2017 making Ireland the fastest growing economy in the European Union for the fourth consecutive year. Personal consumption remains a key driver of growth, supported by favourable market dynamics, continued increases in disposable income and an upward trend in consumer confidence.

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UPS New Ecommerce Ecosphere white paper

whitePaper | November 3, 2019

We live in the age of the Platform Economy using Uber and Lyft to catch a ride, Airbnb to rent a room and OpenTable to get a reservation at the trendiest new restaurants. And those are just a few of the myriad companies that have succeeded in turning old-fashioned products and services into marketplaces with their own ecosystems. And so it is with online retail, where marketplaces like Amazon, Alibaba, Mircado Libre and Flipkart have become the first stop for many shoppers. Merchants can list their wares on the big marketplaces, reaching audiences far larger than they could themselves. At the same time, they can engage Shopify, Square, ShopRunner or the hundreds of discrete service providers that have emerged to set up or enhance their own market platforms.

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ERP SOFTWARE PRICING GUIDE

whitePaper | September 16, 2022

ERP pricing models can offer a daunting challenge whether it’s your first system purchase, an active operational upgrade, or a holistic migration from one platform to another. In order to ensure accurate cost calculations, not only do you require a strong comprehension of company scale, but you must also understand the intricacies of the multitude of ERP pricing plans

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A CFO GUIDE TO MODERN BILLING OPERATIONS

whitePaper | September 1, 2022

Organization leaders and companies of all sizes are leveraging digital transformation to overhaul their internal processes, their operations and their relationships with customers. While some companies are still in the early stages of applying digital technologies to finance-related processes, they will eventually create more efficiencies, insights and value over the long term.

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Building a Better Billing Solution for Franchise Relations

whitePaper | July 5, 2022

Navigating the complex billing relationship between corporate franchise ownership and individual franchisees requires an understanding of various challenges, including the need to accelerate scaling operations and provide transparency for all parties.

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A guide to transformation in the cloud

whitePaper | May 31, 2022

When innovative companies plan and perform digital business transformation initiatives, they rely on technology to realize breakthrough results that businesses have sought to accomplish for years:

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Buy Now, Pay Later

whitePaper | July 20, 2023

“Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) is an innovative credit product that has experienced rapid growth in the past few years. BNPL allows consumers to split up the cost of a retail transaction (usually between $50 and $1,000), traditionally into four interest-free installments repaid over the span of six weeks. Seamlessly integrated into the online shopping experience, the product is promoted as a fast, convenient means for consumers to manage their cash flow and avoid high-cost debt.

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