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Pandemic-Native Microbakeries Use Social Media To Attract At-Home Consumers

Pandemic-Native Microbakeries Use Social Media To Attract At-Home Consumers
Pandemic-Native Microbakeries Use Social Media To Attract At-Home Consumers
March 16, 2021  |  Social Commerce

Just two months into the pandemic, in May 2020, Instagram announced Instagram Shop, whereby businesses can sell directly through their Instagram accounts. The feature unveiled...

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Why Livestreaming Has Drawn Regulatory Scrutiny In China
Why Livestreaming Has Drawn Regulatory Scrutiny In China
March 16, 2021  |  Social Commerce

China’s market regulator, the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR), has been incredibly active of late, with a newfound interest in everything from the conduct...

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Pandemic Donuts Uses Social Commerce, Delivery To Thrive
Pandemic Donuts Uses Social Commerce, Delivery To Thrive
March 16, 2021  |  Startups

In the first round of lockdowns in March 2020, the food service industry experienced a massive shakeup. As consumers stayed indoors, establishments closed up shop...

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China Cracks Down On eCommerce Livestreaming Platforms
China Cracks Down On eCommerce Livestreaming Platforms
March 16, 2021  |  Social Commerce

In China, eCommerce livestreaming is a huge revenue generator. As the country increases its regulatory scrutiny of eCommerce companies, such livestreaming has become the latest...

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Today In Retail: H&M Says Sales Rebounded As Stores Reopened; British Consumers Choose To ‘Shop Socially’
Today In Retail: H&M Says Sales Rebounded As Stores Reopened; British Consumers Choose To ‘Shop...
March 15, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, H&M indicated that 80 percent of its 5,000 global stores had currently opened up again from pandemic-related closures, while more...

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Swell’s Social Platform Lets People Talk Online
Swell’s Social Platform Lets People Talk Online
March 15, 2021  |  Startups

Audio-driven social media platform Swell announced its international launch ahead of the virtual SXSW festival, which runs March 16-20. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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UK Consumers Opt To ‘Shop Socially’ Amid Brick-And-Mortar Closures
UK Consumers Opt To ‘Shop Socially’ Amid Brick-And-Mortar Closures
March 15, 2021  |  Retail

More U.K. consumers are turning to Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to do their shopping as a way to get around protracted pandemic-related retail store closures...

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Facebook Offers Content Creators New Ways To Earn Income
Facebook Offers Content Creators New Ways To Earn Income
March 11, 2021  |  Facebook

Facebook has unveiled three new ways content creators can monetize the work they share on the social media platform. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Today In Retail: Express Inc.’s Comp Sales Drop 27 Pct; Build-A-Bear’s eCommerce Demand Jumps 104 Pct
Today In Retail: Express Inc.’s Comp Sales Drop 27 Pct; Build-A-Bear’s eCommerce Demand Jumps 104...
March 10, 2021  |  News

In today’s top retail news, Express, Inc. announced a 27 percent drop in comparable sales, while Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. reported that eCommerce demand soared by...

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