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How scammers impersonate brands to steal from online shoppers

Inside Retail

The Iconic is the latest victim of ‘credential stuffing,’ a scam that resulted in customer accounts being used to place fraudulent orders, some totaling thousands of dollars, dating back to November last year. If customers are lucky, they may receive an unrelated item in the mail.

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Livestreaming in the U.S. isn’t Dead, it’s Just Happening in the Wrong Place 

Retail TouchPoints

Unfortunately that ancient (1989) bit of cinematic wisdom hasn’t exactly held true in the modern field of social media, where platforms including TikTok , Facebook and Instagram are increasingly pulling back on social commerce initiatives that have failed to attract enough of the right players. is livestream shopping.

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How Pinterest is Monetizing its Positive Corner of the Internet

Retail TouchPoints

The power lies in creating a content and advertising ecosystem that helps consumers instantly turn their inspiration into action — something that very few platforms have been able to monetize successfully. As a result, while many advertising platforms have seen their performance shrink, Pinterest’s ad business has grown.

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Back-To-School Spending Poised To Top $100 Billion Even Amid Disruption

Retail TouchPoints

Heightened competition inspiring hyperlocal, omnichannel advertising. Although brick-and-mortar stores will account for most back-to-school sales, the gap between physical and digital has narrowed significantly. If I were an apparel brand, I would leverage the digital community I have to give students an area to express themselves.

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Don’t Fall Victim to a Cyber Attack: A Shopper’s Guide to Cybersecurity

Retail TouchPoints

Scammers can use this to launch Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks, where attackers interrupt an existing conversation or data transfer to steal login credentials, account details and credit card numbers. For example, using a public hotspot without protection makes it easy for attackers to sneak malicious software (malware) into your device.

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Retail Statistics You Should Know

Small Biz Trends

The retail industry in the US accounts for 18.7 % of total gross domestic product (GDP). Following data from SCORE research prove the point: Small retailers account for 98.6% The same Retail Dive survey also notes that 49% of customers like to buy from physical stores because they want to buy now and fast.

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Olivela CXO: Content, Charitable Giving Keep Luxury Consumers Engaged

Retail TouchPoints

The essence of the IRL experience is extended across channels — from the Olivela e-Commerce site to branded social accounts and digital advertising campaigns. “It was created as a one-stop destination for all things beauty, fashion, education and fun,” he added.

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