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From China to India, how the world’s retail markets stack up: report

Inside Retail

China is the world’s largest retail market, accounting for almost 50 per cent of global retail transactions. Despite sales remaining below the pre-pandemic level and weak consumer sentiment, retail growth is expected to reach 5 per cent from 2022 to 2027. China’s e-commerce market, worth $1.9

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3 Ways Livestreaming is Shaking Up the Retail Marketing Playbook

Retail TouchPoints

Cutting-edge brands and retailers are embracing the authentic, real-time nature of livestreaming to: Amplify and capitalize on influencer partnerships; Position business leaders and associates as trusted experts; and Replicate the magic of in-person fashion shows and product drops. Livestream events create intimate shopping moments at scale.

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5 Tips for Singles’ Day Success

Retail TouchPoints

November might seem far away, but the fact is, brands and retailers in China have already been preparing for the world’s biggest shopping event — known interchangeably as Singles’ Day, Double 11 or 11.11 — for months. accounted for $5 billion of Alibaba’s total $74.1 of all social commerce sales this year.

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The future is now: 3 emerging technologies retailers should know

Inside Retail

Pre-Covid, augmented reality, the metaverse and livestream shopping were distant concepts for many mainstream retailers. We are at the forefront of innovation with social commerce, enhanced retailing and emerging retailing. Interestingly, the 65+ demographic is particularly active on YouTube.

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Squad shopping and self-improvement: Five consumer trends to watch in 2023

Inside Retail

This shift will see shoppers engaging more with brands that have strong environmental and social credentials. While these consumer behaviours are wide and varied, we can expect marked growth in rental, re-commerce and subscription retail markets and a decrease in people buying ‘brand new’ products.

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Webinar Recap: Taking The Pulse Of Marketers And Consumers To Navigate The Shift To Digital

Retail TouchPoints

Understanding consumer behaviors will be key to building (or rebuilding) a successful retail business in a post-pandemic world. However, retail marketers often lack the data they need to develop and execute more empathetic messaging. AI Leading The Transformation. “In In Q2, we saw a 71% year-over-year growth.”.

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How Social Commerce Will Reshape Retail: From Content Creation & Partnerships to In-Store Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

Social commerce is a relatively new medium, but as retailers and social media platforms alike explore possible use cases and applications, it will significantly shape how both shoppers and businesses spend their time and money. The Physical Store and Social Commerce Can Enhance Each Other.