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The Connected Economy’s 10 Biggest US IPOs Of 2020

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market for initial public offerings (IPOs) had a banner year in 2020 despite the pandemic — or perhaps because of it. COVID-19 was actually great news for DoorDash , as government shutdowns and consumer virus fears forced restaurants almost everywhere to eliminate dining in and switch to pickup and delivery. DoorDash ($39 billion).

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Digital-First Economy Redefines Retail And Consumer Behavior

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eCommerce spiked because consumers demanded it and drove it. One was driven by demand; the other was driven by necessity. When it’s said and done there was only one story that mattered in the retail universe this year and it was the rise of the digital-first economy. The numbers speak for themselves. D2C Explodes.

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Retailing 2020: Five Things To Watch

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The balance of 2020 will be notable for what Amazon does not do. The stark fact is that retailers that can stay in business through what is basically a 90-day shutdown have access to a line of credit or receive substantial eCommerce business. Nike will end 2020 as a consistent retail force, commanding respect for more than the shoes.

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Pandemic Has Consumers Embracing QR Codes And Contactless Payments

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While the global pandemic has taken a toll on almost every business, consumer demand for all things touchless is surging — and has even been a driver of growth for QR codes. Although the 20-year-old technology has long enjoyed strong adoption in Asia (especially China), 2020 could go down as the year that U.S.

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Digital Shift Gives Rise To DTC Brands

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billion , with that figure expected to grow more than 24 percent in 2020. As Labor Day is the gateway to the all-important fourth quarter, it’s a good time to look at where the DTC category will end up when the dust has finally cleared on 2020: How COVID-19 Boosted DTC. eCommerce spiked because consumers demanded it and drove it.

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What Payments Players Had To Say About Innovating Payments In A Pandemic

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Take a look (and have a listen) at our 10 favorite podcasts from 2020. Is 2020 Healthcare’s Year To #KillTheCheck? With unemployment soaring and the economy in a free fall, Gerber noted the inevitable reality that companies would be inundated with disputes, cancellations and demands for refunds from consumers.

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While Car Sales Decline, Prices Are Higher Than Ever

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The difference is in the way the shutdowns earlier this year spurred demands for trucks that could withstand rougher terrains as Americans turned more to vehicles ready for road trips to get out of the house. A new vehicle, on average for August, costs around $35,420, according to research by the firm J.D. Car sales are down 19.8