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Is China Taking Over the (Cyber) World?

Western countries have long dominated ecommerce and digital marketing, yet China’s influence in these areas has been growing…

Executive Viewpoints February 19
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TikTok Shop has introduced a Most Loved badge on top products.

TikTok Introduces New ‘Most Loved’ Badge to Bolster Shoppers’ Confidence

As TikTok returns to the Google and Apple app stores, the social media platform’s shopping segment has introduced…

News February 14
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Social Commerce Revolution: How Payments Innovation Transformed the Digital Shopping Experience

The power of social media in ecommerce is palpable. Shares, recommendations and actual transactions on channels like Instagram…

Executive Viewpoints February 6
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Alo Yoga Gets Physical in Roblox with In-Store Integration

Activewear brand Alo Yoga has given its Roblox experience a glow-up and introduced a new phygital integration that…

News January 31
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Why Brands Need to Get (More) Serious About Battling Counterfeit Products

The problem of counterfeit products remains, paradoxically, both enormous and under the radar. One big reason: given how…

Features January 29
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2025 Trends: AI Continues its Rise, Tariffs’ Uncertain Impact, Circular Commerce Blossoms

[Editor’s note: I sat down with the folks at PAN, our co-host for an exclusive event that will…

Editor's Perspective January 9
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Want to See Success in 2025? Answer These 5 Questions

If the events of 2024 taught us anything, it’s that “value” can mean many different things depending on…

Features January 7
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4 Ways Retailers can Connect with Gen Z

Retailers have to start understanding Gen Z. They’re in their late teens to mid-20s and have far more…

Executive Viewpoints December 27
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How Retailers can Reduce Tax Complexities and Make the Nice List this Holiday Season

Festive decorations line the aisles and holiday classics start playing in every store you enter. The holiday shopping…

Executive Viewpoints December 11
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