Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

That’s a lot of money to walk away from, and Meta isn’t, especially as it (like everyone else) is being hit hard by declines in digital advertising spend. billion in quarterly revenue representing an almost 8% decline from Q4 2021. But Social Commerce is Still All About Advertising Why does all this matter to social commerce?

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2023

In the US, social commerce is anticipated to double to US$80 billion in annual sales between 2021 and 2025, putting the US second only to China in social commerce, although China outsells the US by a factor of 10. Twitter Shops enables merchants to showcase up to 50 products on their Twitter profile. Consumers are ahead of brands.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 11, 2022

Retail TouchPoints recently partnered with Amazon Web Services on a survey of 500 retail and brand executives and found that the vast majority ( 84% ) have incorporated CSR in some way into their business strategies, largely because they think it is the right thing to do ( 72% ).

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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 17, 2022

Amazon did not disclose third party sales for Prime Day in 2021. We are significantly accelerating our investments in brand marketing, and we're projecting accelerated growth with Amazon for the balance of 2021 and beyond.” But what happens if Amazon changes its algorithm or advertising on the platform becomes cost prohibitive?

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Retail Geek

APRIL 30, 2021

Episode 262 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Thursday April 30, 2021. That likely would slow down the rate of growth of advertising related to these mobile apps and this this change that Apple was doing actually took effect in the. [3:25] We recap Amazon, EBay, and Shopify Q1 earnings reports. Transcript. 3:25] The iOS 14.5

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Retail Geek

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Episode 279 is breakdown of Amazon, eBay, Shopify, and Snap Q3 2021 earnings, and a discussion of Rent the Runway’s IPO. October 28th, 2021. It was a rigorous process. While snap was clear that changes have not impacted the efficacy of their advertising iOS 14.5 We also discuss the Rent the Runway IPO. Transcript.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 2, 2021

Executives from a who’s who of retailers, social networks and even advocacy groups shared their visions of retail’s future at NRF Converge 2021 , held June 21-25. We’ve been on a multi-year quest to help people buy nearly everything that they find on Pinterest and to give merchants the tools to connect with those eager Pinners.

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Store Growers

MAY 4, 2023

For example, GTINs can be added as a product attribute in Google Shopping – this improves many Google services, including: Providing more relevant matches for product queries; Quickly identifying counterfeit products or otherwise illegitimate offers, etc. You can use the GS1 service known as GEPIR to find out who is the original GTIN holder.

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Retail Geek

AUGUST 29, 2023

Jason: [8:04] No I was just I was just thinking that they I assume they left it blank because the underwriters were out of practice. There’s also the others you can think of Jason there’s this one.

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Store Growers

JUNE 14, 2023

Last Updated on June 14, 2023 If you’re working with Google Merchant Center and Google Shopping , you’re probably already aware of the existence of Performance Max, but if you’re wondering what all the hype is about surrounding it, read on. Launched in late 2021, Performance Max is one of Google’s latest innovative assets.

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Store Growers

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

pMax campaigns were only announced a few months ago, but right now they are on top of the to-do list for many businesses and services providers. Google only announced Performance Max in November of 2021. All this results in a scary situation for advertisers. Can you guess when this advertiser launched a Performance Max campaign?

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Retail Geek

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Episode 286 is a hot take on Amazon Q4 2021 earnings. Amazon released their Q4 (and full year) earnings for 2021 on Thursday February 3rd. in 2021, which was just above the industry average of 17.9% In 2021 total revenue was $31.16B growing at 32% Year over Year. In this episode we do a deep dive into all the details.

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Retail Geek

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The discussion then turns to Amazon’s innovative advertising approach during a Friday NFL game, where shoppable ads were displayed via QR codes. So that’s 17.5 thousand new merchants. [4:58] Jason believes this strategy will benefit Amazon, as it monetizes viewership and reinforces the brand.

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 20, 2023

At his mother’s request, he applied to a local newspaper advertisement for Eckerd Corp.’s where he led the operations teams and later served as a merchant. In 2008, these departments accounted for 12 to 16 feet of devoted shelf space. Vasos’ career in retail began in a manner as humble as the man himself.

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Retail Geek

JANUARY 7, 2022

Episode 284 is our annual predictions episode for 2021 and a recap of our 2021 predictions. 2021 Predictions Recap. Bonus – More store closures in 2021 than 2020. commerce penetration says at 16% or better in 2021. commerce penetration says at 16% or better in 2021. Jason Total Score: 3 of 5.

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Retail Geek

APRIL 29, 2022

Key Topics: Declining macro economics First quarter 1P sales were down year-over-year for the first time in two decades, as it had to comp against a very strong Q1 2021 which was elevated by the pandemic. Jason: [2:34] I think if you’re a traditional Advertiser that has for what like. That kind of losing my mind.

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Retail Geek

JULY 9, 2021

Shopify Unite 2021 Instagram leans into commerce Nike earnings Warby Parker IPO. Episode 269 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Thursday July 8, 2021. Advertising products could stand for some. Make those products more mature and friendly to advertisers. Other News. Transcript.

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Retail Geek

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Scot: [8:17] Cool so you you were a e-commerce entrepreneur so you’ve done that then you did software-as-a-service so you get the check that off the box and then I saw on LinkedIn you’ve also been working with a turbo host so that’s actually getting into my world of cars now tell me tell me how you got into that one.

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Retail Geek

MARCH 18, 2021

Apple Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) – Goes from Opt Out to Opt In Q1 2021 Google Play Services ID for Android (GPS ADID) – Still Opt Out. Advertising rates go down which depreciates ad based business models (content sites and games). Mobile Tracking (Digital License Plates for Mobile Users). Conclusion.

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Retail Geek

AUGUST 1, 2022

Very profitable, doing really well you’ve got a smaller ad business super profitable doing really well growing rapidly AWS the cloud component now merchant services which is essentially the monetization of the, Center asset you had to build for the first piece. And as I mentioned at the top third-party one today.

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Retail Geek

MAY 28, 2021

Episode 265 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Thursday May 27, 2021. Jason: [0:24] Welcome to the Jason and Scot show this is episode 265 being recorded on Thursday May 27th 2021 I’m your host Jason retailgeek Goldberg and as usual I’m here with your co-host Scot Wingo. Digital up 82% vs 2 YA. Transcript.

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Retail Geek

JUNE 11, 2021

Episode 266 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Thursday June 11, 2021. Jason: [0:24] Welcome to the Jason and Scot show this is episode 266 being recorded on Thursday June 10th 2021 I’m your host Jason retailgeek Goldberg and as usual I’m here with your co-host Scot Wingo. Transcript.

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Retail Geek

JANUARY 28, 2021

By some accounts, these firms have cumulatively raised over $1B in capitol, and are rapidly acquiring brands. While traditional CPGs may review their pricing quarterly, and set marketing strategies annual, Perch adjusts pricing strategy hourly, and advertising strategies daily. ” Chris Bell, CEO of Perch. Transcript.

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Retail Geek

MARCH 11, 2022

your Share account so when your chair count goes up it puts a natural pressure downward pressure on your EPS number. [5:44] what happens is in many brokerage accounts you can’t buy a fractional shares so. Scot: [5:08] Yes so one of the things it’s been a busy week for Amazon so.

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Retail Geek

APRIL 9, 2021

Ted: will headless commerce take off in 2021? RetailRazor: Amazon has been getting hit w/an endless series of media articles about their private label development at the expense of other merchants on the platform. Episode 259 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded live on Thursday April 8, 2021. Listener Questions.

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Retail Geek

MARCH 31, 2021

Episode 258 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded live on Monday March 29, 2021. Jason: [0:24] Welcome to the Jason and Scott show this is episode 258 being recorded on Monday March 29th 2021 I’m your host Jason retailgeek Goldberg and as usual I’m here with your co-host Scot Wingo. Transcript.

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Retail Geek

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Episode 281 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Thursday, November 18th, 2021. Their goods and services to so I just I don’t think. We also discuss what’s next for Amazon, and where the best investments of the future might be. Transcript. It would just be a phenomenal pivot it would be you know.

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