The latest technology has always played a huge role in the retail industry. From cash registers being used in the first department stores to the introduction of credit cards in the mid-20th century, retailers have always had to be aware of technology trends. So which ones are currently the most important?
Going Online Still Makes Sense
The idea of retail businesses going online to reach a wider audience has been around since the early 1980s. Innovations like e-wallets, advertising services, and smartphones have all helped to make this a constantly changing area with the chance to reach an ever-greater potential market.