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Opinion: The clock is TikToking for supply chains

Inside Retail

This year, over 102 million people will buy via social platforms in the US alone and by 2025, global sales via social commerce will exceed US$1.2 Among consumers – and not just Millennials – social commerce is gaining significant traction, growing three times as fast as overall e-commerce.

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How retailers can maximise returns during the upcoming sales season

Inside Retail

James Johnson, director of technology services & strategic accounts, APAC at Shopify, says it is critical for Australian retailers to optimise their product offers and sales channels to make the most of the sales season and seize the opportunity to end a difficult year on a high.

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Mirvac finds a good fit with social fashion app Mys Tyler

Inside Retail

The social-commerce app matches women with a contributor sharing a similar body type who can guide them on the best styles to suit their physical characteristics. More than 83,000 women from over 100 countries have downloaded the app, with the US, Australia, and the UK accounting for 70 per cent of users.

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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. Indeed, AR and VR have the ability to potentially reduce returns by 31 per cent.

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5 Tips for Singles’ Day Success

Retail TouchPoints

accounted for $5 billion of Alibaba’s total $74.1 of all social commerce sales this year. The return rates on product are in the single digits. Account for the Scale and ‘Flash Sale’ Vibe of 11.11 And while you can’t just set up a Tmall account like you can an Amazon one, the platform is no longer invite-only.

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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. However, this doesn’t mean that the existing social media playbook needs to be completely rewritten.

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

Retail TouchPoints

And in today’s day and age, shopping online has never been easier — with targeted ads, free shipping, free returns, stores built into Instagram or TikTok, logins saved on your browser and payment information saved on your devices. It’s a way to treat ourselves, and to indulge in a little luxury.

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