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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. which Yan said should enable faster shipping times on those products for North American customers.

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Top Wish Execs Share Plan for Winning Back Consumers, Beginning with ‘Wishmas’

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When Wish debuted in 2010 it took the U.S. Wish has been in the midst of a massive turnaround effort for more than a year now, and in summer 2022, the app reintroduced itself to consumers with a rebrand and major marketing blitz. Now the platform is launching its first major sales event , dubbed “330” or “Wishmas.”

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

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The e-Commerce alcohol market has seen a surge in growth as a result of COVID-19. 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. RTP: The alcohol delivery market is clearly reaching a new point of adoption.

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Interview: How Wish aims to compete with rivals Shein and Temu

Retail Gazette

Wish now sits in a highly saturated market – not forgetting about the biggest Chinese giant Alibaba – but its not looking to do “same thing, just a little bit better”, explains Monico. When it launched in 2010, Wish.com was the only manufacturer-direct discount shopping app on the market.

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The challenge of continually improving: Why Tinyme’s Ben Hare loves his job

Inside Retail

Our 2023 report features C-level executives with decades of leadership experience, alongside start-up founders and digital specialists with a wide range of skills, from marketing to logistics. Hare is optimistic about what the new factory means for the brand’s growth potential in the UK, which is its second-biggest market after Australia.

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Nine Tips to Create Recurring Revenue with Subscriptions

Retail TouchPoints

However, taking advantage of this growing market isn’t easy, with higher churn rates making it difficult for brands to cover acquisition costs and scale revenues. Free shipping has become expected by many shoppers. This can ensure a closer bond with shoppers and better insights for marketing. Driving Better Business Decisions.

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Selfridges: Why the best department store in the world is up for sale

Inside Retail

Its investment in highly creative and constantly changing store concepts and brand collaborations has enabled it to buck the industry trend and drive foot traffic in an era of online shopping, helping it earn the title of Best Department Store in the World four times between 2010 and 2018 at the Global Department Store Summit.