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Live Selling: the Solution for Deepening Consumer Relationships in a Rapidly Evolving Retail Landscape

Brick-and-mortar retailers have historically built deep relationships with customers locally, on a one-to-one basis. Though they’ve seen success,…

Executive Viewpoints September 26
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Shin hosting a Calpak livestream.

How Calpak’s Test-and-Learn Approach is Helping the Travel Brand Conquer Livestreaming

[Editor’s Note: For a deeper dive into the current state of livestream shopping in the U.S., check out…

Features September 14
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Livestreaming in the U.S. has failed to take off the problem is platform, not the format.

Livestreaming in the U.S. isn’t Dead, it’s Just Happening in the Wrong Place 

[Editor’s Note: Check out this feature on travel brand Calpak for an inside look at one brand that…

Features September 13
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Qurate Retail Group has appointed new execs to lead livestreaming and merchandising.

Qurate Snags Amazon, Macy’s Execs to Accelerate Video Commerce Growth

Qurate Retail Group — parent company of QVC and HSN — has made two new executive appointments as…

News September 7
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YouTube has partnered with Shopify to make it easier for creators to offer shopping features.

YouTube Teams with Shopify to Offer In-Platform Shopping

YouTube has announced a series of new enhancements to make shopping more integrated on its platform, including a…

News July 19
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Amazon Prime Day 2022 will take place July 12 and 13 with a host of member deals

Amazon Prime Day Set for July 12-13, Will Spotlight Small Businesses

This year’s annual Amazon Prime Day event will officially take place July 12 and 13, but the online…

News June 16
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Eyezon Expands Live Shopping Services to South America

On-demand social shopping platform eyezon has expanded into Latin America. The solution provider connects shoppers with retail agents,…

News May 19
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Representation, ‘Nanocommunities’ and Convenience: How Retailers Can Build Real Relationships on Social Media

Just how much did the COVID-19 pandemic change people’s worldview? The short answer is a lot: 37% of…

Features March 14
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The Social Commerce Lowdown: the Latest from Pinterest, Meta, Twitter and YouTube (and Why it Matters)

The ever-evolving roster of social commerce capabilities on the world’s top platforms can be dizzying, with vast disparities…

Features March 11
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