social commerce

Merchants Move Streaming Commerce Off Social Media

Merchants Move Streaming Commerce Off Social Media
Merchants Move Streaming Commerce Off Social Media
November 18, 2021  |  Retail

As consumers flocked to social networks amid the pandemic to keep up with friends, many brands and retailers saw an opportunity to launch shoppable livestreams,...

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Poshmark Sales Hurt by Apple Privacy Changes
Poshmark Sales Hurt by Apple Privacy Changes
November 10, 2021  |  Retail

Resale marketplace Poshmark reported lower-than-expected sales in the third quarter as the company grapples with the impact of Apple’s privacy changes in its iOS system,...

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Brands Prepare to Take Competition Virtual as Metaverse Goes Mainstream
Brands Prepare to Take Competition Virtual as Metaverse Goes Mainstream
November 09, 2021  |  Retail

When Facebook announced its rebranding to Meta Platforms, many people were left wondering what the metaverse is, leading to a spike in Google searches for...

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Pinterest ‘Well-Positioned’ as Stand-Alone Business, CEO Says
Pinterest ‘Well-Positioned’ as Stand-Alone Business, CEO Says
November 05, 2021  |  Retail

Pinterest is continuing to invest in transitioning the photo-sharing social media site to a center of commerce even as monthly user growth continues to slow,...

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New Group Tools Revealed at Facebook Communities Summit Include Money-Making Solutions
New Group Tools Revealed at Facebook Communities Summit Include Money-Making Solutions
November 04, 2021  |  Facebook

The Facebook Communities Summit, which took place Thursday (Nov. 4), was focused on advancing group tools to enable money-making, personalization and chat solutions, according to...

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Facebook Bolsters Live Shopping Platform
Facebook Bolsters Live Shopping Platform
November 04, 2021  |  Social Commerce

Facebook this week is expanding its live shopping opportunities, building on its Live Shopping Fridays that debuted this summer, per a Thursday (Nov. 4) report...

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Express Expands Social Commerce Offering Nationwide
Express Expands Social Commerce Offering Nationwide
November 04, 2021  |  Retail

Fashion apparel retailer Express, Inc. on Thursday (Nov. 4) expanded its Community Commerce program across the U.S. and added fashion designer Rachel Zoe as lead...

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Facebook Allows Pay Links for App Creators Outside of Apple App Store
Facebook Allows Pay Links for App Creators Outside of Apple App Store
November 03, 2021  |  Facebook

Facebook will be allowing creators on its platform to share custom web links for fans to pay for subscriptions on Facebook’s native pay system, The...

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Alibaba Debuts NFT Art Metaverse for China’s Singles Day
Alibaba Debuts NFT Art Metaverse for China’s Singles Day
November 03, 2021  |  Social Commerce

Alibaba has rolled out what it’s calling a “metaverse” ahead of China’s Singles Day, according to RADII, a China youth culture publication founded by a...

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