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For today’s modern shopper, it’s hard to imagine a world without credit cards. You can use your credit card to get points for everyday purchases like gas and groceries. Credit cards are also popular for big-ticket items that you’re not ready to pay for right away. Not to mention, having a credit card is essential if you want to make purchases online, with the majority of retailers accepting major credit cards such as Mastercard, Visa,...
In the past twenty years, the number of people who use cash or checks to pay for retail transactions has been steadily increasing. In fact, many retail outlets no longer take checks as a form of payment. Debit cards are the digital answer to both checks and cash; a debit card is linked to your bank account and money is withdrawn at the exact time that you make a purchase. Credit, on the other hand, is a popular form of payment that involves borrowing...
Online shopping is here to stay. Just ask Amazon, the largest Internet-based retailer in the United States, which celebrated its twentieth anniversary in 2014. These days, online shopping may even be close to replacing shopping in stores. Mobile devices such as phones and tablets have revolutionized this industry, making purchasing any item online as simple as the click of a button. Read on to find out how the online marketplace is changing the future of...
Almost two decades ago, eBay changed the way that Americans shopped. While shopping for goods online was still a new idea back then, eBay took the concept even further by introducing a large-scale online auction site, where members could come together to buy, sell, and trade goods. Although other websites followed suit, eBay remained a force to be reckoned with, leaving its mark on the e-commerce world. But today, online auctions have dipped in...
Gift cards, also referred to as store credit or gift certificates, have long been a popular option for holidays and birthdays. In 2012, Americans spent approximately $100 billion on gift cards. As the name suggests, gift cards are often given as presents. They present a flexible and practical option for gift-giving when it comes to acquaintances such as co-workers, teachers, and extended family members. With a gift card, you never have to worry whether...
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For today’s modern shopper, it’s hard to imagine a world without credit cards. You can use your credit card to get points for everyday purchases like gas and groceries. Credit cards are also popular for big-ticket items that you’re not ready to pay for right away. Not to mention, having a credit card is essential if you want to make purchases online, with the majority of retailers accepting major credit cards such as Mastercard, Visa,...Debit To Credit Transactions
In the past twenty years, the number of people who use cash or checks to pay for retail transactions has been steadily increasing. In fact, many retail outlets no longer take checks as a form of payment. Debit cards are the digital answer to both checks and cash; a debit card is linked to your bank account and money is withdrawn at the exact time that you make a purchase. Credit, on the other hand, is a popular form of payment that involves borrowing...Online Shopping
Online shopping is here to stay. Just ask Amazon, the largest Internet-based retailer in the United States, which celebrated its twentieth anniversary in 2014. These days, online shopping may even be close to replacing shopping in stores. Mobile devices such as phones and tablets have revolutionized this industry, making purchasing any item online as simple as the click of a button. Read on to find out how the online marketplace is changing the future of...Seller to Seller Online
Almost two decades ago, eBay changed the way that Americans shopped. While shopping for goods online was still a new idea back then, eBay took the concept even further by introducing a large-scale online auction site, where members could come together to buy, sell, and trade goods. Although other websites followed suit, eBay remained a force to be reckoned with, leaving its mark on the e-commerce world. But today, online auctions have dipped in...Store Credit
Gift cards, also referred to as store credit or gift certificates, have long been a popular option for holidays and birthdays. In 2012, Americans spent approximately $100 billion on gift cards. As the name suggests, gift cards are often given as presents. They present a flexible and practical option for gift-giving when it comes to acquaintances such as co-workers, teachers, and extended family members. With a gift card, you never have to worry whether...The Future of Shopping
The retail industry has changed drastically in the past twenty years. Online shopping, which was introduced in the 1990s, has surged in popularity. Today, most demographics make regular purchases online. Large retailers and online auction sites such as Amazon and eBay continue to grow, offering customers convenience and flexibility as they shop. Finally, when it comes to paying for transactions both in-store, gift cards are becoming more and more prevalent, while use of credit and debit cards remains stable. Online, debit and gift cards are increasingly used to pay for purchases.