social commerce

Social Media Network Nextdoor Eyes IPO

Social Media Network Nextdoor Eyes IPO
Social Media Network Nextdoor Eyes IPO
October 18, 2020  |  IPO

Nextdoor Inc., a social media network that is something of a combined Facebook, Craigslist and Yelp and whose members connect only with neighbors, is exploring...

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TikTok Triggers Surge In Toy Sales As Kids Play At Home
TikTok Triggers Surge In Toy Sales As Kids Play At Home
October 16, 2020  |  Social Commerce

The popular social app TikTok is driving toy sales as the platform becomes a popular entertainment vehicle for children, tweens and teens, according to a...

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The Direct-To-Consumer Challenge: Converting One-Time Buyers Into Repeat Customers
The Direct-To-Consumer Challenge: Converting One-Time Buyers Into Repeat Customers
October 16, 2020  |  Retail

The digital-first shift means there are more options for smaller, direct-to-consumer brands, to find first-time customers from around the country or even the world. But...

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Walmart Chief Says TikTok Will Accelerate New Ways To Shop
Walmart Chief Says TikTok Will Accelerate New Ways To Shop
October 15, 2020  |  Social Commerce

The growth of social shopping is driving the world’s biggest retailer to go after a piece of TikTok, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon told CNBC on...

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Deep Dive: Why eCommerce Retails Must Reassess Their Debit, Online Payments Security
Deep Dive: Why eCommerce Retails Must Reassess Their Debit, Online Payments Security
October 13, 2020  |  Next-Gen Debit

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Is YouTube The Next Amazon? Google Hopes So
Is YouTube The Next Amazon? Google Hopes So
October 09, 2020  |  eCommerce

Google is experimenting with new features to drive online shopping dollars to YouTube and is encouraging some creators there to tag and track any products...

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Social Commerce And Livestreaming Attract Big Brands In Southeast Asia
Social Commerce And Livestreaming Attract Big Brands In Southeast Asia
October 09, 2020  |  Retail

People are shopping more and they’re shopping for more. That’s the current state of play in Southeast Asia where social commerce is growing rapidly as...

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Facebook Announces eCommerce Initiative To Support Black-Owned Businesses
Facebook Announces eCommerce Initiative To Support Black-Owned Businesses
October 09, 2020  |  Retail

To support Black-owned businesses and their communities, Facebook has introduced its #BuyBlack Friday event in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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