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Shopify Launched its First eCommerce Report

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Shopify Launched its First eCommerce Report

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Shopify Inc, the leading multi-channel commerce platform released its first global State of Commerce report with insights on what's driving direct-to-consumer (DTC) commerce and buying behavior. Over the last year, the retail industry has experienced tremendous disruption, and within this changed retail landscape, customers and merchants have found new opportunities to buy and sell goods. “It’s our mission to make commerce better for everyone, and we developed this report to share global insights that can help merchants better understand the needs of their customers,” said Harley Finkelstein, Chief Operating Officer, Shopify. “At Shopify, we’re inspiring the next wave of independent business owners with the tools and insights they need to succeed. We'll cont...

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