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Will convenience triumph over brand loyalty?      Global payment trends and insights: Commerce around the world                The way we shop for goods and services around the world continues to evolve. Is your business keeping up with the latest global payment trends?      Digital payments move ahead of face-to-faceE-commerce has been a frontier of possibility that few have mastered. As Google works toward taking market share from Amazon, it will inevitably demand new conveniences for customers. Odds are good that Google Wallet and Google Shopping will play key roles in the new service. As more consumers become comfortable with different types of payment the rulebook is out the window.Much of the buzz is still speculation, but it could mean a new, dominant competitor in the online-to-offline retail market, according to the full story at TechCrunch.      Direct to consumer selling will save brands                Brand loyalty is not what it used to be, but direct to consumer selling can bring it back.      E-commerce is winner take all with the right CXFaster shipping, lower fees, and diverse inventory are just the start as consumers set the bar high for what they want from online retailers.Companies that meet customers willingly have the upper hand and headstart on customer loyalty.  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