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From Line to TikTok: Exploring APAC’s US$1 trillion social commerce market

Inside Retail

When it comes to social commerce or ‘shopper-tainment’, the valuations of this burgeoning space can fluctuate wildly. One report claimed that social experiences will directly influence US$42 billion of e-commerce sales in Southeast Asia by the end of 2022. A refresher. Live shopping. Best practices from China.

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One to watch: APAC goes all in on social commerce

Inside Retail

During periods of lockdown, social media emerged as a key form of communication, opening an opportunity for retailers to accelerate the development of social commerce in the APAC region. China continues to lead the world in social commerce. This growth was largely driven by Covid-19.

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Inside Natori’s Transformation from High-End Wholesaler to Omnichannel Brand

Retail TouchPoints

The company’s wholesale business is still thriving, but now it’s only part of an omnichannel strategy that includes ecommerce , social commerce and marketplaces. Introducing DTC Without Damaging Wholesale. The key in the end was to ensure that Natori.com wasn’t really competing with the brand’s wholesale partners.

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Homedics CMO Reveals 6 Major Truths About Modern Marketing 

Retail TouchPoints

Over the course of her expansive career in marketing, Kristen D’Arcy has worked for household names like American Eagle , PacSun , Ralph Lauren and Oscar de la Renta. But she believes that successful marketing revolves around one key thing: understanding your customer and creating the value they expect.

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Retail Innovation Conference & Expo 2024: The Latest News on Sessions, Speakers & Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

Content Marketing, advertising and digital practitioners can expect candid conversations on new channels and tactics that drive acquisition and retention. Pinterest Puts Joy Back into the Purchase Journey Pinterest has carved its own distinct space in the social commerce landscape, zeroing in on its ability to bring joy to users.

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From Direct-to-Consumer to Direct-to-Community: How DTC Brands Can Build a Sustainable Model for Growth

Retail TouchPoints

“Acquisition for DTC can be expensive depending on the product category, so more than ever brands should use owned channels like email and SMS, especially with Apple’s iOS 15 release in the fall,” said Courtney Hedges, AVP of Digital Marketing for LiveArea , a global customer experience and commerce agency.

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Walmart-Owned Flipkart Raises $3.6B to Fund Next Stage of Growth in India

Retail TouchPoints

The Flipkart Group includes ecommerce marketplace Flipkart , digital fashion destination Myantra , Flipkart Wholesale , online travel company Cleartrip and a majority stake in the payments app PhonePe. The new funding is a major vote of confidence in the potential of digital commerce in India, still a relatively nascent market.

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