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High-Tech is the new High-Touch
Wow! Nearly 50% of consumers say they will not shop at a store that doesn’t offer a contactless way to pay! Amazing. Right?! The facts are that COVID – 19 changed many things. Other than wearing masks, probably no other aspect of daily life has been changed more than a preference for touch-free payments. Tap and…
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Consumers Want Contactless Payments – adding, “Don’t Waste My Time”
Perhaps you missed this. In a great article, “Why Contactless Payments Are Key To Delivering Memorable In-Location Experiences,” Forbes outlined more of the ongoing, developing story about contactless payments. They are here to stay. But why is consumer movement to contactless payments such great news?.. Here’s why. Because it isn’t very often that an overwhelming percentage of…
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Low Inventory, Long Lead Times
Why You Should Order Parts Now The COVID-19 pandemic certainly threw everyone for a loop, but electronics manufacturers especially suffered thanks to supply chain disruptions and component shortages. The pandemic shut down a lot of avenues for raw materials and bulk electronic components, leaving manufacturers with half-finished products and idle capacity. Many components come from…
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Why September?
Why September is the most important month of your year. I have long held the belief that Labor Day is the most important date to have highlighted on the promotional calendar of any brick-and-mortar retail business. Why? Simple. Before Labor Day everyone is making right-hand turns, and after Labor Day they are making left-hand turns.…
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Responsible Water Usage
Car Washes are Good for our Environment You have probably noticed that a good portion of the country is experiencing much dryer weather than usual this year. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the Midwest and the western parts of the US are experiencing severe to exceptional drought conditions. Wildfires are running rampant, crops are struggling,…