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Social commerce: The future of online retail

A1 Retail

Enter social commerce. Social commerce isn’t new. Instagram trialled new tools for in-app shopping back in 2016, which in technology terms was lightyears ago, and there were others who even came before that. Back then, it was essentially online shopping but through social channels. Experience is key.

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Retail Statistics You Should Know

Small Biz Trends

We have assembled all the numbers you need, including store operations, shopper behaviors, how retailers market their businesses, and much more. The retail market size is continuously growing. According to a report , small specialty retail stores have a market size of $33.4bn in the US. per year on average between 2016-2021.

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4 Practical Tips for TikTok Success

Retail TouchPoints

The social platform debuted in the U.S. in late 2016, and a little over five years on TikTok now sees 1 billion global users monthly. Whether it’s organic or promoted, all content shows up in the same feed, so in order for it to resonate, it should look and feel the same way that other users’ content looks and feels.”.

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How luxury brands leverage culture and digital platforms to drive engagement

Inside Retail

As Chinese consumer spending on personal luxury goods continues to surge, luxury brands are turning to cultural events like Lunar New Year to enhance their appeal and captivate a growing market. According to the latest toys and games data from Euromonitor, China is the fifth biggest global market for Pokémon Go.

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For Online Impulse Buys, Personalization is the Sixth Sense

Retail TouchPoints

A 2016 survey found that nearly 80% of impulse buys happen in-store. These trends have put a renewed spotlight on impulse buying and how marketers can trigger those spontaneous purchases that drive sales and profits. With in-store and online order histories, they can customize online promotions to grab shoppers’ attention.

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Group buying, quick commerce and DTC: 5 e-commerce trends in Southeast Asia

Inside Retail

Government efforts to promote digital transformation, including investment in wireless networks, have provided an added boost to e-commerce growth. Market research by Ipsos and Sixth Factor has found they are also more willing to pay up to a 20 per cent premium for direct purchases from brand websites, making DTC a feasible model.

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Why Ecommerce Retailers Should Prioritize Link-Building

Retail TouchPoints

Create high-quality, sharable content: One of the best ways to earn backlinks is by creating interesting content that people want to share and promote on their own websites or social media platforms. To help you get the most out of your link-building efforts, here are some of the best ways to get it done: 1.

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