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Moving into the Metaverse: Social Commerce Provides a Blueprint

Editor’s Note: Be sure to check out Part 2 of this series focusing on evolving consumer perceptions of the metaverse.…

Features June 10
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Influencers: A Secret Weapon for Tackling Supply Chain Challenges

As brands and retailers grapple with supply chain constraints, they can look to their creator partners to bridge…

Features June 9
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Twitter introduces new Product Drop feature to help be the first to get hot limited edition products

Twitter Solidifies its Role in ‘Drop Culture’ with New Reminder Feature

Twitter continues to beef up its shopping features, this time with functionality that supports the “drop culture” already…

News June 8
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Social Commerce: Why Content Matters in Modern Commerce

Remember what it was like to go shopping at the mall? You’d walk into a brick-and-mortar store, select…

Executive Viewpoints June 3
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Livestreaming platform Firework raises $150 million in Series B funding.

With U.S. Livestreaming on the Rise, Firework Raises $150M in Fresh Funding

Livestreaming platform Firework has secured $150 million in Series B financing led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, bringing its total funding…

News May 24
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How Retail Should Enter the Metaverse

Retail is just like any other business category — a buzzword symbolizing an abstract concept gains traction, and…

Executive Viewpoints May 24
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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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4 Major Trends Driving Success in Influencer Marketing

Influencer marketing is not a new concept, but it’s enjoying newfound reach. According to Collabstr, even after climbing…

Executive Viewpoints May 13
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RICE 2022: 5 Things Everyone in Retail Should Know About the Metaverse

The first thing Cathy Hackl, Chief Metaverse Officer at Future Intelligence Group, wants people to know about the…

Features May 12
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