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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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Beyond the Hype, a Compelling Business Case for Moving to the Metaverse

The consumer product titan Nike ushered in the 2022 peak holiday shopping season with a fascinating twist, announcing…

Executive Viewpoints January 13
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NRF Big Show to Spotlight Innovative Consumer Products and Workforce Solutions

Everyone in the retail industry knows January means two things: lots of holiday returns and the venerable NRF…

Features January 12
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H&M has debuted a new Roblox experience inspired by circular fashion.

H&M Debuts Sustainability-Focused Experience on Roblox

H&M has launched a new immersive experience in Roblox called Loooptopia that lets players experiment with materials and…

News January 5
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Youthforia's rapid rise offers a lesson in harnessing the power of social media.

How Youthforia Went from Instagram to Ulta in Less than 18 Months

“Direct to consumer” is so 2022. This year, DTC has a new meaning, or at least an alternate…

Features January 4
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Build-A-Bear Expands Metaverse Pawprint with Tycoon Game Launch

The lockdowns and store closures necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic were particularly hard on experiential retailers like Build-A-Bear,…

News December 19
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Amazon is taking a page out of social media's playbook with the new Inspire content feed.

Amazon Aims to Create an ‘Immersive Shopping Experience’ with New In-App Content Feed

Amazon has launched a new in-app shopping experience, designed to give customers a fresh way to both discover…

News December 8
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Kohl's has rolled out a series of new shopping experiences on Pinterest.

Kohl’s Leans into Pinterest Collab for the Holidays, Focuses on ‘Agile Content’

Kohl’s and Pinterest have developed a series of online experiences as part of their long-term collaboration, leveraging the…

News December 6
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L'Oreal's North American president shares the beauty trends that will shape 2023.

L’Oréal Exec: Retailers Need to Create ‘Beauty Destinations’

There was a time not too long ago (during those horrible pandemic years we’re all trying to forget)…

Features December 6
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