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Capitalizing on Livestreaming’s Growth Potential: Expert Advice for Newbies

Livestreaming, also known as live commerce, is still emerging in Western markets, particularly when compared to the booming…

Features January 19
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Subscription Commerce Snapshot: Discounts are Out, Content and Community Are In

“Subscription commerce” was all the rage as companies like Stitch Fix and Blue Apron were riding their rocket…

Features June 24
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3 Ways Livestreaming is Shaking Up the Retail Marketing Playbook

As retailers shift more of their attention and dollars to digital content and community-building activities, livestreaming has moved…

Features March 9
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Retail Private Label Challenges: Growth Creates A More Crowded Playing Field

Private label has often been a go-to strategy for retailers seeking to improve their margins while still offering…

Features February 13
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4 Last-Minute Tips To Mitigate Holiday Returns Challenges

For retailers, the morning-after New Year’s hangover has nothing to do with alcohol and almost everything to do…

Features January 2
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Shoppers Don’t See ‘Black Friday’ Or ‘Cyber Monday’ — They See A Weekend Of Deals

Cyber Monday sales hit $9.4 billion this year, up 19.7% from 2018, topping the $7.4 billion sold on…

Features December 4
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As Singles Day Becomes Multi-Week Event, Can U.S. Retailers Attract Chinese Shoppers?

Source. Alizila.com Although Alibaba anticipates sales of $37 billion in goods across its marketplaces during the 11.11 Global…

Features November 8
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With Both VC And PE Firms, Retailers Must Balance Investment Risks And Rewards

Attendees at any retail conference in 2019 are likely to see numerous panels and keynotes that include venture…

Features November 5
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Moving Toward Inclusion: More Retailers Appoint C-Level Diversity Officers

Retailers, like any other business, can make mistakes that alienate their audience or even their own employees. In…

Features September 26
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