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Shoppers Are Pulling Back From E-Commerce – Here’s Why

Chain Store Age

“Consumers are becoming less likely to engage with retailers online, with several economic and behavioral factors as key drivers. Daily online shopping frequency is dropping sharply, falling from 21% to 9% in the past year. The Salsify 2026 Consumer Research report also reveals that brick-and-mortar stores (60%) now outrank online marketplaces (57%) and social platforms (52%) among surveyed […]
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Agentic Commerce, mPOS Devices to Lead Hong Kong Retail in 2026

Retail Asia

“The top payment trends that will influence Hong Kong’s retail market in 2026 are the rise of agentic commerce, mobile payment (mPOS) devices, and embedded checkouts in e-commerce, according to Adyen. The city’s payments ecosystem will ensure every AI-driven purchase is secure and verifiable, but businesses must also maintain autonomy over payment methods and customer identity […]
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