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Frictionless commerce faces scrutiny amid consumer hesitation and retailer affordability

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Frictionless commerce, once heralded as the future of retail, faces scrutiny amid lukewarm consumer response, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Despite its touted convenience, barriers to entry persist, hindering growth in this sector. With a market worth a modest $375.4m in…

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