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Study: Consumers Warm to Social Commerce, But Payment Mistrust Could Hamper Growth

Retail TouchPoints

The increase in social media usage, combined with a tandem increase in online purchasing, proved to be the push both consumers and brands needed to move into the burgeoning realm of social commerce. Brand Content is a Key Driver in Inspiring Social Purchases.

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The Evolution of E-commerce: Trends Shaping the Future of Online Retail

Retail Focus

Key Features of Mobile Commerce: Mobile-Optimized Websites : Businesses are designing websites with responsive designs to ensure that their online stores are easy to navigate on smartphones and tablets. Pros and Cons of Social Commerce: Pros : Direct access to a large, engaged audience. Increased brand visibility and engagement.

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6 Paid Social Trends to Be Aware of in 2024

Retail TouchPoints

As 2024 advances, the importance and reach of paid social media advertising will only continue to grow. Social commerce value will keep on growing. The value of social commerce continues to grow rapidly and is shaping the future of online retail. trillion by 2026, more than doubling its current value.

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One to watch: APAC goes all in on social commerce

Inside Retail

Covid-19 changed the way we purchase products and services. During periods of lockdown, social media emerged as a key form of communication, opening an opportunity for retailers to accelerate the development of social commerce in the APAC region. China continues to lead the world in social commerce.

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How scammers impersonate brands to steal from online shoppers

Inside Retail

The method by which scammers obtain profits from consumers is as alarming, as they skim and store personal and payment details at multiple steps of the supposed customer experience when people create an account or attempt to pay for the items they believe they will receive.

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Analysis: Luxury retail in the post-Covid landscape

Inside Retail

Many habits they developed during 2020 — such as shopping online through WeChat and making mobile payments — will become permanent. According to a 2019 study by McKinsey, young Chinese consumers will account for 65 per cent of the growth in luxury fashion and accessories globally heading into 2025. Retail the New Way.

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This Instagram Trick Will Generate Sales

Independent Retailer

Natural Language Processing mechanisms allows brands to be able to automatically answer generic questions about shipping policies, coupons, discounts, and loyalty programs, among others. Even though it is great that consumers are sending queries, brands need to respond, and automating an answer allows you to respond quickly.