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How Rising AR Adoption is Driving Snap’s Commerce Strategy

Retail TouchPoints

When Snapchat first hit the scene back in 2011 it was an instantaneous hit with younger audiences because it offered something that was almost impossible to find on the internet — transience. AR’s ubiquity can be attributed to the fact that the vast majority of people have a cell phone in their pocket and are social media users.

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Retail Innovation Conference & Expo 2024: The Latest News on Sessions, Speakers & Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

Senior leaders will have candid conversations about: The evolution of loyalty programs and branded communities; How brands are combining visual storytelling and experiential activations to drive store strategies ; Ways to better personalize and contextualize digital experiences for consumer needs and lifestyles. Read the article.

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Opinion: Yes, retailers need an app, but they also need a strategy

Inside Retail

In the era of direct-to-consumer, social commerce, performance marketing and marketplace plays, you’d be forgiven for thinking that apps belong in 2011. However, according to Accenture’s 9th wave of Covid consumer research, two in three consumers continue to use brand apps for ordering.

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Following $40 Million Funding Round, MeUndies Eyes Omnichannel Growth

Retail TouchPoints

When describing the essence of modern direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, words like “digitally native,” “quirky,” “edgy” and “creative” are often used. Founded in 2011, MeUndies initially stood out with its bold, colorful and pop culture-infused prints as it acquired a loyal customer base through social media.

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