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Have Temu and Shein Thwarted Wish’s Hopes of a Comeback?

Retail TouchPoints

When it debuted back in 2010, Wish was the only game in town as far as manufacturer-direct discount shopping apps went. The trade-off is long shipping times, another thing Wish is working hard to improve. Temu also operates as a manufacturer-to-consumer marketplace and offers a wide range of merchandise, from homewares to apparel.

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Nine Tips to Create Recurring Revenue with Subscriptions

Retail TouchPoints

So how can merchants get a piece of the pie? But by employing nine key strategies, merchants of all sizes can run successful subscription programs. To help build this awareness, a merchant should promote its subscription service throughout its site. Free shipping has become expected by many shoppers.

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Wish’s New CEO has his Sights Set on a Comeback — Here’s How He Plans to Do it

Retail TouchPoints

“People love a comeback story, and I really believe there is something here [at Wish] — there is a value proposition and [an opportunity] to align with consumers. Most consumers have no idea that they were going to buy the item that they actually bought [on Wish]. In my mind there is also a limited amount of competition.

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The Top 10 Predictions for Holiday 2021

Retail TouchPoints

Flexible Payments Will Gain Further Ground. Flexible payments are continuing to gain steam, particularly among younger generations. A survey by Klarna found that 75% of Gen Z, 76% of millennials and 60% of Gen X are looking for more flexible payment options. Let the countdown begin…. 2 (Super Saturday, Dec. 18) and No.

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COVID-19 Has Transformed Wine Shopping. Here’s How Vivino Is Adapting

Retail TouchPoints

Vivino , an online wine marketplace and app, is capitalizing on this growth by doubling down on its user-driven ratings process and personalized tools and features. Below, Zachariassen reflects on the evolution of the online wine market, how consumer needs and behaviors are changing, and how Vivino plans to maintain competitive momentum.

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Alibaba’s Business Model – How the eCommerce Giant Makes Money

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It is a consumer-to-consumer platform where small businesses and individuals sell items to consumers. It launched in 2003 and provided an opportunity for China’s entrepreneurial class to reach China’s increasingly affluent consumer market. Alibaba does not charge merchants on Taobao listing or transactions fees.

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Recall Roundup: July

Hunton Andrews Kurth

Amazon”) seeking to force the characterization of Amazon as a “distributor” of products under the Consumer Product Safety Act. Under the CPSA, a “distributor” is “a person to whom a consumer product is delivered or sold for purposes of distribution in commerce.” 2052(a)(8). 2052(a)(8). Total Recalls: 22.