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Retail Trends to Watch 2023

Retail Assist

Social Commerce. In 2021, US consumers spent $37bn on goods and services purchased through social-commerce channels, expected to hit $80bn and $2 trillion globally in 2025. Levelling up the social commerce space is live commerce. The post Retail Trends to Watch 2023 appeared first on Retail Assist.

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The ‘Social Proof’ is in the Pudding: Gartner Analyst Explains the Lure of Livestream Shopping

Retail TouchPoints

Social commerce and livestream shopping in particular continues to pick up steam in the U.S., with brands across various retail segments testing out this latest addition to their marketing playbooks. RTP: What components of a social commerce strategy do you believe are key to successful livestream shopping?

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Retail Statistics You Should Know

Small Biz Trends

The above small retail statistics indicate that small retailers are not at all small when it comes to contributing to the US economy. Specialty stores are often a part of small retail store businesses. Unlike department stores that sell a wide variety of items, specialty stores offer niche-specific products.