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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 Chinese livestreaming market. But…

5 Tips for Maintaining Subscription Momentum

Despite rumblings of consumer fatigue, Insider Intelligence research indicates that U.S. subscription ecommerce sales will continue to see double-digit growth over the…

The Rise of the Branded Podcast: How and Why Retailers are Creating Their Own Shows

Nearly 125 million Americans now listen to podcasts monthly, according to eMarketer. Perhaps more importantly, Insider Intelligence estimates that the time this…

How One UK Publication Captures Shoppers at the Point of Inspiration

British newspaper The Independent has always been a bit of a rebel. Founded in 1986 despite skepticism about whether the UK needed…

Gen Z, in Their Own Words: What They Really Want from Brands and Retailers

Gen Z is arguably one of the most in-demand, and yet most elusive, generations of our time. While some brands claim to…

5 Must-Know Predictions for Holiday 2022

Many households may be heading back to school, but the holiday season is on the minds of many retail executives. That’s why…

BNPL: Multiple Growth Opportunities Despite Rumblings About Regulation

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) was the trendiest way to pay for all those lockdown purchases back in 2020. But now, as…

Going Global and Acting Local in the Ecommerce Era

“Go global, act local.” It’s a phrase commonly used among executive leadership teams wanting to strike the perfect balance between personalized experiences…

The New Toolkit for Supply Chain Agility

Global conflicts, economic uncertainty and volatile demand patterns have thrown supply chains (and the retailers that rely on them) for a loop….

4 Ways Brands are Tackling the CSR Imperative

As a result of new regulations and reporting requirements, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a top-line concern for consumer brands and…