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Opportunity Markets: The Rising E-commerce Countries and Industries in 2022


By: Ian Wright | Last Updated: April 25, 2025

Last year global retail e-commerce sales reached approximately 4.9 trillion USD, and Statista predicts this figure will grow by 50% over the following four years, reaching around 7.4 trillion USD by 2025.  In light of these figures, it’s safe to say that the e-commerce market’s projected growth will create plenty of exciting opportunities for new […]

The Countries Most Reliant on Cash In 2022


By: Ian Wright | Last Updated: April 25, 2025

The prevalence of cash has been steadily declining for years, with the pandemic only serving to accelerate the process as society sought to avoid cash transactions and prioritise card payments and digital wallets.    Since Merchant Machine’s analysis of the countries most reliant on cash in 2021, countries around the world have seen further changes […]

The Rise of Savvy Spenders


By: Ian Wright | Last Updated: April 25, 2025

When it comes to saving money, behaviour varies among nations – but it’s a universal truth that we all love a good bargain. Whether it be a voucher or a discount code, most of us will try to save money where we can. But which cities around the world have seen the highest increase in […]

The 10 Best & Worst Cities in the World for a Night Out


By: Ian Wright | Last Updated: April 25, 2025

With travel and nightlife finally opening up again after a long period of lockdown, the opportunity to have incredible nights out abroad is back on the table.  Whether it’s your hen weekend or you’re simply a traveller looking to make memories, exploring local nightlife will guarantee a great time. However, between the cost of travelling […]

The Global Adoption of Crypto Payments


By: Ian Wright | Last Updated: April 25, 2025

Cryptocurrency has grown massively in popularity over the past few years, with more and more people choosing to invest in the digital currency. As of 2021, there were an estimated 300 million crypto users around the world. And not just individual users, either – in fact, many businesses are starting to integrate cryptocurrencies into their […]

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