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Don’t be Fooled, Meta isn’t Abandoning Social Commerce — and Here’s Why

Retail TouchPoints

Recent headlines about Meta ’s Instagram and Facebook doing away with shopping features on their platforms might appear to be a retreat in the social commerce wars. Social commerce sales in the U.S. Social commerce sales in the U.S. social network ad spending forecast by $16.21

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BNPL Provider Klarna Expands Further into Social Commerce with Two Acquisitions

Retail TouchPoints

Klarna is continuing to build out its solution suite with two new acquisitions, moving beyond the buy now, pay later space with the goal of becoming a “retail bank, payments and shopping service,” according to the company. Social commerce is expected to account for $84 billion in U.S.

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Omnichannel Fulfillment, BNPL and Social Commerce Contributed to Holiday 2021’s Digital Success

Retail TouchPoints

BNPL and Social Commerce Were Holiday Standouts. Shoppers have been embracing modern technology and services throughout the pandemic, and this trend continued during the holidays. But when it came to alternative payments, BNPL was the star. Social commerce played a small but significant role in terms of mobile sales.

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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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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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How Online Sellers Can Capitalize on Social Commerce Trends

Independent Retailer

by PingPong Payments. trillion in 2022. Social commerce is a subset of ecommerce, and harnesses the purchasing power of young customers on innovative new retail platforms. With this in mind, how do online sellers capitalize on social commerce trends, and what preparation must be made to ensure success in 2022?

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#RSP22: Everything You Need to Know About Holiday 2022

Retail TouchPoints

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.