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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. consumers have tuned into a livestreaming event.

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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.

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The future is now: 3 emerging technologies retailers should know

Inside Retail

We are at the forefront of innovation with social commerce, enhanced retailing and emerging retailing. In the last 12 months alone, that customer base’s social commerce spending has risen 50 per cent, from $10/month to $15/month. Interestingly, the 65+ demographic is particularly active on YouTube.

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5 Tips for Singles’ Day Success

Retail TouchPoints

accounted for $5 billion of Alibaba’s total $74.1 products, combined with the sheer size of the Chinese market, make the potential hard to ignore : “It’s an opportunity for Western brands to find a faster-growing market than the one they’re currently operating in. of all social commerce sales this year.

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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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Keeping up with Current Trends to Win Retail Success

Retail Smart Guys

The pandemic has significantly impacted the world, especially in the retail landscape. It has brought eCommerce and omnichannel to the front seat fostering a digital-driven retail market at present and in the future. As a retailer, you may be panicking about how to keep up with these constant changes.