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The Social Commerce Lowdown: the Latest from Pinterest, Meta, Twitter and YouTube (and Why it Matters)

Retail TouchPoints

The ever-evolving roster of social commerce capabilities on the world’s top platforms can be dizzying, with vast disparities between what is possible from one app to another and each platform fighting to keep up — both with consumers’ expectations and each other. Meta Showcases Social Commerce Successes.

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Deep dive: What social commerce looks like around the world

Inside Retail

Social commerce – shopping on social media platforms – is expected to reach US$1.2 It is growing three times faster than traditional e-commerce. McKinsey & Co stated in mid-2022 that social commerce comprised more than 13 per cent of China’s total e-commerce sales. trillion ($1.9

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6 Paid Social Trends to Be Aware of in 2024

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

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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. Facebook and Instagram Lead the Way in Social Conversion. Brand Content is a Key Driver in Inspiring Social Purchases.

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Fred Segal Enters Metaverse With Launch of the Artcade In-Store Retail Experience

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The collaboration includes curated merchandise, collectibles, limited-edition apparel and gaming hardware, as well as virtual goods and digital skins that can be purchased in-store or in the Metaverse via cryptocurrency.

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How Xcel Brands’ CEO is Trying to Solve Social Commerce

Retail TouchPoints

There’s no shortage of companies trying to crack the code of social commerce in the U.S. from the biggest social media platforms to small start-ups. Video commerce is the delivery of content. It ties together the best of affiliate, the best of influencer and the best of digital into social commerce.

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Analysis: The many faces of social commerce in China

Inside Retail

With borders shut daigous and P2P accounts on Taobao have anchored into selling us everything from apparel to infant milk formula. China apparel brand Peacebird has mobilized employees to push out promotions to their social circles. They went on to contest leadership of general advertising companies.