Retail TouchPoints

JULY 24, 2023

TikTok has teamed up with buy now, pay later service Atome to offer installment payments on its ecommerce marketplace in Malaysia, CNBC reports. TikTok Shop has now quietly begun to roll out in the U.S. as well, while at the same time the company continues to trial new ecommerce offerings in Southeast Asia.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

Retailers will now be able to plug into Walmart Commerce Technologies’ Store Assist local fulfillment services and the Walmart GoLocal delivery solution through the Salesforce AppExchange. The same technology that powers Store Assist has enabled Walmart to fulfill over 830 million orders across over 4,700 Walmart stores.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Since moving to digital in 2016, we’re always looking for innovative ways to serve our readers,” said Campbell Price, Ecommerce Director at The Independent in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. When they close the checkout, they’re back on the article if they want to continue shopping or reading or doing something else.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

As 2024 advances, the importance and reach of paid social media advertising will only continue to grow. Recent data shows that online retailers are increasingly relying on social media advertising platforms to reach and engage with their target customers, while search-based channels such as Google Shopping and Bing are becoming less popular.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Whether it was inspiration from this “summer of sport” or keeping up with the ever-changing weather, the increasing unpredictability of consumers’ shopping habits was on display this summer. There is, however, a huge opportunity for retailers that have the right offer, on the right product, at the right time.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

When it debuted back in 2010, Wish was the only game in town as far as manufacturer-direct discount shopping apps went. But times have changed dramatically in the 13 intervening years: Temu , which debuted just last September, is now the top shopping app in the U.S., Doubling down on merchants outside of China.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 21, 2021

The pandemic accelerated not just ecommerce but also digital payment methods: digital wallets reached 29.3% The wallets are expected to unseat credit cards as the preferred online payment method in the coming years, according to the FIS Global Payments Report 2021. share of ecommerce payments. of ecommerce spend.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

In the world of ecommerce, Google is a bit of an anomaly: while a relatively minor player in the marketplace landscape compared to giants like Amazon and eBay , it is at the same time central to the shopping journeys of millions of consumers every day. We’re Not a Retailer, We’re Not a Marketplace’.

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A1 Retail

JUNE 15, 2021

New marketing service enables retailers to acquire more online shoppers cheaper. Klarna, a global retail bank, payments, and shopping service, today announced the launch of their new Comparison Shopping Service (CSS) in 21 markets. This is how Klarna Comparison Shopping Service works.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Pinterest unveiled a suite of new features for its users as well as new advertising formats at its Pinterest Presents event Sept. 13, all designed to make the platform even more interactive, personalized and, most important, shoppable. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 24, 2023

Now the company has become the first toy brand to test out the hottest new arena in digital selling — TikTok Shop. Now it’s here: first launched in the UK and several Asian markets, TikTok Shop was quietly made available in the U.S. in November 2022. in November 2022. We’re nimble and super entrepreneurial.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Meta also will highlight businesses from its Meta Business Leaders Network in the new 2022 Smalliday Showcase gift guide, and provide small businesses with advice on advertising effectively with its SMB Holiday Marketing Guide. Additionally, eligible SMBs will be able to earn a $100 TikTok advertising credit. small business owners.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Fortunately, not long into the crisis, search behemoth Google paid attention to these companies’ needs, announcing in April that merchants would be able to list products on its Google Shopping platform for free. Your business should certainly be looking to harness Google Shopping to its advantage. of all clicks. of all clicks.

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Retail Minded

APRIL 3, 2022

A new study revealed: Social media marketing (32%), e-commerce software (31%), email marketing (29%), retail operations (26%) and online payments (24%) score highly. Investment behind the ‘buy button’ into retail operations (26%) and online payments (24%) also score highly on merchants’ wish lists.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 17, 2022

Pinners) are auto enthusiasts and 18 million Pinners have at one time or another been in the market for a new vehicle. People come to Pinterest with a shopping mindset,” said Kim Blommer, Automotive Industry Lead at Pinterest in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. Healey, who started his career at General Motors.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 16, 2023

There’s been a lot of anticipation surrounding livestream shopping in the U.S., But so far that anticipation has yet to crystallize into livestreaming becoming the West’s next powerhouse shopping format, as many have predicted. based largely on its success in China. it made up just 2% of ecommerce last year.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Over three -plus years, I have had the honor of speaking with industry pros who have rich backgrounds in tech, marketing and advertising, operations, finance and so much more. With every conversation, my goal is simple: to have candid and at times challenging conversations around some of the industry’s hottest topics and trends.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Occasionally, brands will advertise special releases on items like sneakers or jackets, other times it can be furniture or a once-in-a-lifetime experience like VIP tickets to meet your favorite artist. This scenario has become common in recent years, with individuals getting creative to be first in line to resell at an inflated price.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

AWS CEO Andy Jassy in a statement touted the unit’s “continued long-term focus on customers and feature delivery,” citing efforts to incorporate generative AI into many of its services. In the fourth quarter, Amazon Web Services (AWS) posted revenue of $24.2 billion, largely in line with analysts’ expectations.

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Retail Minded

APRIL 18, 2024

Online shopping continues to grow as a significant part of modern commerce. The rise of online shopping has been advantageous but has also brought a host of challenges. Here’s a look at three of the most common in 2024. The process of taking down spoofed websites can also take significant time, possibly up to months.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Flexible Payments Will Gain Further Ground. Flexible payments are continuing to gain steam, particularly among younger generations. A survey by Klarna found that 75% of Gen Z, 76% of millennials and 60% of Gen X are looking for more flexible payment options. Let the countdown begin….

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 30, 2020

Only consumers only had 17% of their shopping done by early July, and 54% said they held off on spending because they didn’t know what they needed. Based on research and expert interviews, six new realities are having the biggest impacts on back-to-school shopping behaviors and preferences. in search) and “boy clothing” (+12.5%

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M19 Retail

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, November 22 , 2023 – Mi9 Retail, a leading provider of end-to-end retail software solutions, is pleased to announce that the latest release of their flagship merchandise management platform, Mi9 Merchant, supports out-of-the-box product inventory and price feed to Google Shopping Local Feeds Partnership.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Recent headlines about Meta ’s Instagram and Facebook doing away with shopping features on their platforms might appear to be a retreat in the social commerce wars. 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.

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Store Growers

JUNE 3, 2022

Advertisers use Google Merchant Center to connect their product feed to Google Ads. But Google Merchant Center offers a ton of other features on top of that. Advertisers can connect product reviews, and add their promotions with their Shopping Ads, among other things. What are Google Merchant Center Programs?

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Store Growers

JULY 6, 2022

When you’re configuring your Google Merchant Center account, one of the essential parts to get right is the shipping settings. Google needs this information to be able to show an accurate comparison between advertisers, both in terms of shipping time and cost! Why You Need to Set Up Shipping in Google Merchant Center.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 5, 2023

National Retail Federation CEO Matthew Shay put it best, saying “Retailers are providing great products and experiences at the right price levels to help stretch household budgets.”. Retailers can deliver the personalized experiences shoppers expect by leveraging the data in their loyalty programs and looking at members’ purchase history.

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Independent Retailer

JUNE 17, 2021

While this may seem like a good idea for some businesses, marketplace behemoths such as Amazon make it difficult for brands to expand their horizon with the fierce competition and the need for a big advertising budget. It offers a convenient shopping experience powered exclusively by thriving local businesses. How It Works.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

adults say they begin their online shopping search on Amazon. It’s not just possible but inevitable that retailers can thrive on Amazon and compete with it at the same time. Each time Amazon added a new feature or sped up delivery times, shoppers’ expectations for all online shopping experiences increased. grocery market.

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Store Growers

MAY 7, 2023

Last Updated on May 8, 2023 If you’re a beginner in online marketing and Google Shopping, you might not be aware of the importance of linking your Google Merchant Center account with Google Ads. Connecting these two accounts is essential for creating successful Shopping campaigns and using the data saved in Google Merchant Center.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2023

Social commerce – shopping on social media platforms – is expected to reach US$1.2 Apparel, beauty, health and wellness were the biggest beneficiaries at that time. Hootsuite contends that 81 per cent of shoppers research products on Instagram and Facebook, and that shopping is a top priority for 48 per cent of Pinterest users.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2023

The retail store, on the other hand, appeared further down the road in ancient Greece, where merchants sold goods in the Agora city center. And, some major publishing companies are closing shop on their NFT marketplaces. Advertisers have been buying digital products from Facebook and Google for years.

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Nvidia

JANUARY 18, 2022

Recommenders make shopping deeply personalized. But an industry challenge is that improved relevance requires more data and processing. digital advertising is expected to reach $191.1 It creates ad revenue from its social photo and video messaging service. “We Or suggestions can just appear. billion in 2021, up 25.5

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A1 Retail

AUGUST 9, 2021

Launch aims to raise awareness amongst influencers and consumers on advertising rules as Klarna data uncovers that 46% of consumers don’t know that #ad means that an influencer has been paid to promote a product or service.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

A host of new technologies are now available to make digital shopping more informative and interactive, and brands are seeing real results after employing them. Eyewear brand Bollé , for example, saw a 456% YoY increase in sales at one of its retailers following the launch of the augmented reality (AR) try-out tool for its winter line. “AR

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Wiser

JULY 27, 2017

Take a guess: what occasion is being advertised by the following promotions from various sources? ” If you said Amazon’s successful, self-generated shopping spree known as Prime Day, a mid-summer campaign now in its third year, you’re right. Keep in mind that monitoring should be a continual process.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Acquiring Pinterest would allow PayPal to capture more of that e-commerce growth and diversify its income though advertising revenue. The online payments provider hopes to successfully negotiate and announce a deal by the time it reports quarterly earnings on Nov. per cent to close at $258.36, while Pinterest shares jumped 12.8

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