Inside Retail

MAY 4, 2022

Enter the acceleration of social commerce. The role of social media is changing. It is the new search, the new storefront and the new helpdesk,” observes Etienne Mérineau, senior director of marketing at Hootsuite. Here, we break down three of the latest trends that are taking place in social commerce right now.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 23, 2020

billion people, engage them with relevant content and lead them quickly down the marketing funnel to purchase at an unparalleled scale. By adding a real social commerce component to the platform, Facebook now has much better information about real purchase intent. The potential is enormous. from 2019.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The global social commerce market is expected to reach $2.9 trillion by 2026, and B2C brands are poised to make up nearly all of that revenue, according to Research and Markets analysis. As a result, brands and retailers across categories are focused on bolstering their social commerce capabilities.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 16, 2024

According to eMarketer, social commerce sales hit US$67 billion in 2023 and are expected to reach up to US$144.5 To put that into perspective, social commerce sales were barely US$27 billion in 2020. A major player in the social commerce field that has been picking up traction as of late is TikTok.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 14, 2022

When it comes to social commerce or ‘shopper-tainment’, the valuations of this burgeoning space can fluctuate wildly. One report claimed that social experiences will directly influence US$42 billion of e-commerce sales in Southeast Asia by the end of 2022. A refresher. Live shopping. Best practices from China.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2021

Social commerce is a relatively new medium, but as retailers and social media platforms alike explore possible use cases and applications, it will significantly shape how both shoppers and businesses spend their time and money. The Physical Store and Social Commerce Can Enhance Each Other.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 28, 2021

The APPRL acquisition expands Klarna’s roster of marketing services by allowing retailers to connect directly to relevant content creators in order to create social shopping content and track campaign results through Klarna. “As Social commerce is expected to account for $84 billion in U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

but will expand to additional markets into 2023. Snap joins the BigCommerce ecosystem of direct integration partners, which also includes Amazon , Facebook , Google and TikTok. Snapchat for BigCommerce is currently only available in the U.S.

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RIS News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

TikTok is reshaping the world of social commerce, introducing shoppable content to its platform and leveraging the power of influencer marketing.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2022

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. This growth was largely driven by Covid-19. Live shopping emerges.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 29, 2022

Social commerce, or purchasing products and services within social platforms, represented just 4 per cent of the US retail e-commerce market in 2021. Millennials’ and Gen Z’s reliance on social media and willingness to make in-app purchases are fuelling wider adoption – and a sort of transformation.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 10, 2022

The market could reach $783.3 Recognizing the similarities with earlier adoption patterns for tech like smartphones and social commerce can help retailers design their initial metaverse offerings. These eager users are going to be the trendsetters that set expectations for wider acceptance of metaverse commerce.

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Retail Times

JUNE 27, 2024

The social commerce industry in the UK is predicted to more than double in the next four years, rising from £7.4 This means that social commerce would become 10% of the total online commerce market, up […] If you want more information Retail Times get in touch!

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 20, 2024

To become a household name, Temple & Webster is focussing its social commerce efforts on Instagram while keeping an eye on the up-and-coming markets that TikTok could help it unlock. Social commerce is only going to become bigger and a more important part of the [marketing] mix.”

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365 Retail

MARCH 5, 2024

Social commerce – purchases made directly on social networks – may seem anecdotal to some, but it’s taking off and is expected to grow three times faster than traditional e-commerce, reaching $1.2 trillion by 2025. Fourteen years later, however, 7 out of 10 do so, according to a study by Klarna.

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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

JUNE 7, 2021

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.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 14, 2024

Despite launching in select markets less than a year ago, in September 2023, TikTok Shop aims to grow its US e-commerce sales to US$17.5 Social commerce vs e-commerce The shareable short-form content app has taken e-commerce to new heights and accelerated what marketing experts refer to as social commerce.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

“The success of #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt and commerce on TikTok as a whole has to do with the fact that marketing on TikTok goes beyond the traditional funnel ,” Tao Baecklund, Director of Product Management at TikTok during the TikTok World virtual event for businesses and marketers. Thinking Long Term. UK and Indonesia.

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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

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Amazon’s summer Prime Day sales event now serves to kickstart many retailers’ summertime sales and back-to-school marketing efforts, and is generally pivoting marketers’ planning calendars. And now, brand marketing teams wonder if the holiday marketing calendar has been elongated too.

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Independent Retailer

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Social commerce is a subset of ecommerce, and harnesses the purchasing power of young customers on innovative new retail platforms. In 2021, social commerce sales increased by over 35 percent, totaling a spend of over $36 billion, still only 10 percent of what the Chinese market will spend. . trillion in 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

Social commerce value will keep on growing. The value of social commerce continues to grow rapidly and is shaping the future of online retail. According to research from Accenture , social commerce is expected to outpace traditional ecommerce, growing 3X faster and reaching an impressive $2.9

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Traditional outbound marketing to consumers, such as email campaigns, SMS text messaging, display ads, retargeting and other forms of “push marketing,” will in the future see even less engagement from consumers. There are two primary areas of marketing innovation underway: shopping rewards and social commerce.

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Inside Retail

JULY 26, 2021

A recent KPMG report has predicted Hainan to become the world’s biggest duty-free market in the next two years. Notably, many of the tactics – be it hype drops, IP collaborations, or time-bound live-broadcasts are all utilised to dominate social media feeds and algorithm recommendations to similar audience types and potential customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Target is tapping into the $250 billion creator economy through a new partnership with Linktree, a tool that allows influencers and independent creators to seamlessly connect their social content to product revenue. For example, @targetdoesitagain, a “source for all things cool found at Target,” has 1.3 million followers on Instagram alone.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 7, 2022

Everyday influencer engagement is, on average, about 10X that of a professional influencer, and [they have] nearly 2X the conversion rate,” said Evan Wray, CEO of social commerce platform Mavely. For many brands, everyday content creators represent just one element of their influencer marketing programs.

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Retail Assist

MARCH 1, 2023

Social commerce has revolutionised the way retailers interact with their customers. Creating direct connections, building relationships, increasing engagement, and ultimately facilitating sales, social media is the place that many consumers are choosing to place their transactions. Here’s why.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

It’s no secret performance marketing on social media platforms isn’t what it used to be but it’s where consumers reside. A new guard of social media apps is entering the marketplace giving retailers and brands a new opportunity to connect with potential consumers. Xcel Brands Inc. per cent per annum.”

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A1 Retail

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Enter social commerce. Social commerce isn’t new. Back then, it was essentially online shopping but through social channels. Social commerce today is more about the experience. But how can brands get social commerce right? Social commerce is here to stay. Experience is key.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2024

Despite expectations of a modest economic downturn, this period presents an opportunity for businesses to optimize their operations, improve marketing strategies and enhance their technological infrastructure. Influx of AI and Hyper-Personalization AI and hyper-personalization will be a driving force in B2B ecommerce in 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 12, 2022

Tech giants like Facebook and Microsoft have gone all-in on the metaverse, based on the idea that it’s the future of digital experiences like gaming, collaboration and marketing. In fact, the parent company of the social media platform renamed itself to Meta — a sign of its confidence in the metaverse. Embrace multichannel marketing.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Over the course of her expansive career in marketing, Kristen D’Arcy has worked for household names like American Eagle , PacSun , Ralph Lauren and Oscar de la Renta. But she believes that successful marketing revolves around one key thing: understanding your customer and creating the value they expect.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 20, 2024

Kearney, a renowned global consultancy firm, recently unveiled its latest findings in the 2023 Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) report , shedding light on emerging market potentials and strategic pathways for retail expansion. China is the world’s largest retail market, accounting for almost 50 per cent of global retail transactions.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 30, 2022

Reducing user flow and overall friction has been key in acquiring new customers and maintaining positive engagement for social commerce brands. Understanding Each Platform’s Role in Social Commerce. Social usage is not equal across platforms. Investing in a Consistent and Human Social Brand.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 20, 2024

million views in over 29,800 posts on TikTok, which is proof of the social media trend of documenting the aesthetics of everyday items. Globally, the sneaker market is projected to have a revenue of US$80.19 This is precisely why retailers like The Sneaker Laundry have carved out a place in the market.

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Inside Retail

JULY 23, 2024

Panellists discussed digital innovations ranging from leveraging new technologies and tailoring digital marketing solutions to optimising supply chains. Second, social media has now evolved into social commerce, with upwards of 80 per cent of social media users engaging in shopping-related activities.

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