Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Beginning on June 5, 2023, onboarding of any new Shops in the U.S. via both Meta’s Commerce Manager and Shopify will only be allowed if checkout on Facebook and Instagram is enabled. On August 10, 2023, this restriction will be extended to newly onboarded shops from all other platform partners. Outside of the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

TikTok Shop will now bring shoppable videos and livestreams directly to For You feeds across the country, and give brands, merchants and creators the tools to sell directly through shoppable content on the TikTok app.” and managed by the U.S. Digital Service (USDS). reads the company announcement. user data is stored in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

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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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 21, 2024

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. we were hiring these influencers and paying them so much money, so I asked my digital manager ‘Where is the ROI?’

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

With many brands seeking a more modular approach to their ecommerce presence and website, composable commerce offers interchangeable solutions to suit retailers’ unique and fast-changing business requirements, allowing retailers to respond quickly to unexpected changes by combining tech vendors. after deploying both of these tactics.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2025

Despite modestly positive expectations for 2024, the luxury retail market did not pan out as merchants had hoped. According to a 2024 report released by global management consulting firm Bain & Company, this market dropped two per cent from an all-time high of US$387 billion to US$381 billion.

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Independent Retailer

MARCH 29, 2022

The impact and growth of social media brands play a huge part in what we see on our newsfeeds — and with that, social commerce has flourished. Social apps that already allow for commerce include Instagram , Facebook , and Pinterest , but TikTok and Twitter are also experimenting with shopping features.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The new offering is powered by Bolt’s Checkout Everywhere solution (originally called Tipser until it was acquired by Bolt in late 2021), which allows websites of all kinds to add transaction capabilities and sell products from participating merchants. “We’re Social Commerce Meets Affiliate Marketing.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 8, 2023

And how are you giving them a value-added product or service for being loyal to you? Another opportunity is for field service technicians and reps that now have upsell opportunities that they [can complete] with customers in person. Retail TouchPoints (RTP): What can retailers do to deal with the challenge of slower online sales?

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 3, 2021

The pandemic has made omnichannel a business imperative for merchants of all sizes. During his session, Dornfeld noted that the convergence of marketplaces and advertising, along with the maturity of social commerce capabilities, have created new opportunities for omnichannel excellence. Access Now.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

This year, over 102 million people will buy via social platforms in the US alone and by 2025, global sales via social commerce will exceed US$1.2 Among consumers – and not just Millennials – social commerce is gaining significant traction, growing three times as fast as overall e-commerce.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

It’s the latest signal that a major opportunity is coming for retailers, reinforcing estimates that the cross-border e-commerce market will reach US$7.9 Currently, international revenue from Australian merchants amounts to roughly AD$18 billion, making up 29 per cent of transactions from the industry. trillion by 2030.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It will integrate directly with Square’s solution ecosystem, empowering sellers to organize their finances and manage cash flow from the same platform they use to run their business. Amex also has partnered with musical artist Chlöe Bailey to create a “Shop Small Soundtrack” that TikTok users can add to their content. small business owners.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 30, 2020

However, what was interesting is the amount of money that’s going to be spent on things like subscriptions for educational services. With COVID-19 cases still on the rise, Americans are preparing differently for this back-to-school season,” said Dave Fisch, General Manager of Shopkick in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Retail TouchPoints 2022 Retail Strategy & Planning (#RSP22) webinar series, now available on-demand, offered a wealth of tips and best practices across critical areas including pricing, location-based technology, inventory management and marketplaces. Mastercard Spending Data Reveals 4 Key Takeaways for Holiday 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 28, 2024

“The most impressive growth can be seen with TikTok , but most large social channels have increased their advertising shares at the expense of the search channels like Google or Bing ,” said Jacques van der Wilt, General Manager of Feed Marketing at DataFeedWatch in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2022

Pinterest ’s role in the world of social media is blurry — consumers use the platform very differently than they do Instagram or TikTok, for example. But following a series of major strategic moves, the role Pinterest hopes to play in the burgeoning realm of social commerce is crystal clear.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Pinterest also debuted services to make shopping more seamless across all its core “surfaces,” including: Mobile deep links and direct links: Pinterest managed advertisers already can use mobile deep links, and the platform is now adding direct links to take shoppers directly to the retailer’s website by clicking on a Pinterest shopping ad.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 30, 2021

festivities, but those wishing to take part should keep a few things in mind: Some brands spend a large part of the year prepping for 11.11, and for many, the biggest test is another festival — 6.18; Merchants must account for the unique nature of this market with a China-specific strategy; While still relatively nascent in the U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 15, 2021

From research to garment creation, fitting with body shape in mind, marketing, in-store and online customer service, size-inclusive representation needs to be present at a decision-making level within the fashion industry,” Marci added. If you look at this process, there’s a lack of relatability,” Orschell noted. Challenge 3: Pricing.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

According to a report from Shopify, merchants see a 250% increase in conversions when using 3D product image models instead of 2D images. The company completely overhauled its mobile app to offer better services, such as an active events calendar, retailer information and a real-time map with parking guidance. Want more proof?

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Star Miconics

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Part of this shift is the emergence of social commerce, a trend that’s setting the stage for this next retail revolution. Combining mobile shopping and social media, two of the most popular contemporary pastimes, retailers are finding more creative ways to engage consumers, drive sales, and enhance the shopping experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 24, 2023

Educational Insights first launched its shop in April 2023, and Lee Parkhurst, Senior Brand Manager at the company, said they’ve “been quadrupling our business month over month since.” He also said that TikTok “have been really great partners” throughout the process as he and his team encounter challenges or have feedback.

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365 Retail

AUGUST 4, 2024

As a result, over half (52%) of merchants say that they’re funnelling investment towards winning new customers, whilst 36% are allocating budget to help retain existing ones – with technology being a key enabler. For example, leveraging social commerce to capture more spend or running incentives to engage new customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 2, 2021

At Gap, training was a priority to ensure managers could “build their inclusive leadership muscle” and all employees could become better allies. – Dana Zumbo, Business Development Manager, Zappos, from the session: Design for All: Time to Amplify the Inclusion Agenda. “I I am inspired every single day by Gen Z.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2021

James Johnson, director of technology services & strategic accounts, APAC at Shopify, says it is critical for Australian retailers to optimise their product offers and sales channels to make the most of the sales season and seize the opportunity to end a difficult year on a high. Offer gift cards.

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365 Retail

JULY 19, 2022

Shopify and YouTube are today joining forces to give merchants and creators a powerful new way to connect to consumers, build their businesses, and share their stories. On-demand videos: Merchants can show a curated list of products in a product shelf below on-demand videos. billion globally. [2]

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

As Neil Saunders, managing director and retail analyst at GlobalData, noted, “Wish has been acquired for a fraction of its original valuation which shows that this is a company in deep trouble, not one that is on the front foot.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 6, 2022

China has the largest market for social commerce. Social commerce, which is eCommerce sales that are made on a social media platform, is a big business in China. It is estimated that social commerce sales in China reached $351.7 million in social commerce sales last year.

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Retail Minded

JANUARY 26, 2022

The following guest article has been written by Mark Hook , VP, Global Brand, Communications and PR at Brightpearl, a retail-tailored operating system for omnichannel merchants. The impact and growth of social media brands now play a huge part in what we see on our newsfeeds — and with that, social commerce has flourished.

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Retail Minded

JANUARY 25, 2022

The impact and growth of social media brands now play a huge part in what we see on our newsfeeds — and with that, social commerce has flourished. S ocial apps that already allow for commerce include Instagram , Facebook , and Pinterest. Social Commerce – Why You Should Care. Social commerce is a $89.4

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Retail Minded

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The Gen Z consumers who are used to engaging through an ever-increasing choice of social apps and digital services are going to keep growing in purchasing power. internet users in the 18-34 age range already made a purchase on social media last year. . Because these changes aren’t a fad or a short-term trend. 48% of U.S.

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Retail Minded

JANUARY 21, 2022

And, while the current retail industry all too often has frustrating experiences to manage – including empty store shelves, hiring instability, and rising inflation – I believe that with great challenges also come great opportunities and NRF 2022 certainly reinforced this sentiment for me this year. Live selling capabilities.

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Mass Relators

JULY 15, 2024

However, wanting to please their kids, retailers will likely have opportunities to harness the indulgences parents are willing to make,” said Stephen Rogers, managing director, Deloitte Insights Consumer Industry Center, Deloitte Services. Technology and apparel lead the charge among pre-owned products (both at 28%).

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Retail Geek

APRIL 7, 2023

We also briefly discuss e-commerce in Brazil, around Jason’s recent trip to São Paulo. So that was interesting and then the to me the most geeky coolest thing of all although controversial is during the pandemic, the Brazilian government launched a government-sponsored instant payment system so I got.

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Retail Geek

APRIL 8, 2022

Jason: [6:17] There was some version of that there was you know Uber instacart and doordash all talking about instant delivery well a lot of the, the tenuous VC funded ones were, we’re announcing their their shutdowns and for sure they’re there was I mentioned 650 exhibitors I think about 620 of them were payment providers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 14, 2022

And just as the metaverse will change the way that we shop, communicate and socialize, it will also change how customer service is delivered. Like the physical world, goods and services sold and consumed in the metaverse are not immune to issues that require customer service to solve. Here’s how….

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