social commerce

YouTube Takes On TikTok In US With Short-Form Videos 

YouTube Takes On TikTok In US With Short-Form Videos 
YouTube Takes On TikTok In US With Short-Form Videos 
March 18, 2021  |  Social Commerce

YouTube launched its short-form video experience on Thursday (March 18) in beta for select users in the U.S. after a successful initial rollout in India...

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Snap Ecosystem Builds For The New Digital Local Economy
Snap Ecosystem Builds For The New Digital Local Economy
March 18, 2021  |  Social Commerce

Snap Inc.’s ecosystem play has come into sharper and sharper focus as Q1 2021 has worn along. As PYMNTS reported last week, from a new...

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TikTok Contemplates Adding Group Chat Feature
TikTok Contemplates Adding Group Chat Feature
March 17, 2021  |  Social Commerce

TikTok, the popular short-video sharing app used by more than a billion people, is considering the addition of a group chat tool, which would help...

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Snap Snaps Up Fit Analytics, Deepens eCommerce Push
Snap Snaps Up Fit Analytics, Deepens eCommerce Push
March 17, 2021  |  Partnerships

Social media company Snap has acquired Fit Analytics, a German firm that helps shoppers make sure they’re chosen the right sizes when they buy shoes...

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Nordstrom Debuts Livestream Shopping Channel
Nordstrom Debuts Livestream Shopping Channel
March 17, 2021  |  Retail

Nordstrom is continuing its push to become a digital-first business with the Wednesday (March 17) debut of its livestream shopping channel. Get the Full Story...

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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
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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