social commerce

  1. Technology & Innovation
Currys recently hit 200,000 followers on TikTok, leading Niall McGarry, Founder at Fabric Social, to flag up “the work between our two teams that has been widely regarded as the biggest social media success story of recent times”. In a LinkedIn post, he said: “This is a true best in class example of a heritage […]
  1. Channel: Mass
Target has made several changes to its executive team, prompted by the retirements of long-serving leaders in store operations and information technology. Mark Schindele, EVP and Chief Stores Officer, will be retiring after 25 years with the retailer, and he will be replaced by Adrienne Costanzo, currently SVP of Store Operations, effective Feb. 2, 2025. […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
With the holiday season just concluded, the challenge of managing merchandise returns is a reality for many retailers. According to the latest data from the National Retail Federation (NRF), merchandise returns are projected to reach an astounding $890 billion in 2024, accounting for approximately 16.9% of sales. While this underscores the inevitability of returns, it […]
  1. Corporate Strategy
Five Below has named Winnie Park, currently CEO of Forever 21, to take the reins as its CEO, effective Dec. 16, 2024. Previous Five Below CEO Joel Anderson left the company to lead Petco in July 2024. In her new role, Park will work closely with COO Kenneth Bull, who has been serving as interim […]
  1. Retail Ecosystem
​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief The apparel reseller tapped Danielle Vermeer, co-founder and CEO of Teleport, for the newly created position. Published Nov. 13, 2024 By Tatiana Walk-Morris A person looks at a piece of apparel from a ThredUp box. The company in its latest quarter reported that revenue fell by 11% year over year to $73 million. Courtesy […]
  1. Holiday & Events
Brandon Rael has decades of retail industry experience. As a member of RetailWire’s BrainTrust, a Rethink Retail Top Industry Influencer, and part of Kynryl’s consulting team, his daily focus is keeping pace with the new trends driving the retail industry forward.  So who would be a better person than Brandon to dig into holiday trends […]
  1. Media & Marketing
VICI was founded in 2012, when women were looking for trendy, high-quality fashions on a relatively new platform called Instagram, but were extra wary of their spending. With consumers now in a very similar headspace, it is an optimal time for Co-founder and Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer Aimee Dudum Colorado to reflect on how […]
  1. Data & Insights
RTIH gets the lowdown on i love it from Ella d’Amato, the former interim CEO of online marketplace notonthehighstreet. RTIH: Tell us about yourself and i love it. Ella d’Amato: I grew up in Weymouth with six siblings and left school at 15. I spent time in hospitality, trained at a chiropractic clinic, and worked at […]
  1. Data & Insights
As we step into the final months of 2024, consumer trends are taking a spooky twist—Halloween spending is set to see a slight decline after years of steady growth, and short-form video platforms like TikTok are fueling impulse buying at unprecedented rates. In this edition of our newsletter, we’ll dive into the National Retail Federation’s […]
  1. Media & Marketing
“In order to stand out, in order to win customers’ consistent business, you need to create connection with them.” — Tom Cohley, Co-Founder and CEO, Cohley Look up the definition of “authentic” in the dictionary, and you’ll find this: “Of undisputed origin, genuine.” Authenticity has become a crucial currency in a world transformed by artificial […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
As the holiday season approaches, retailers must brace themselves for another year of shifting trends and heightened consumer expectations. The 2024 shopping period promises to be even more intense, with a continued focus on online convenience, seamless in-store experiences, and faster fulfillment services. Preparing for the inevitable surge starts with understanding the trends shaping the […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
Retail industry trends are moving faster than viral skincare on TikTok Shop. With more ways to shop than ever before, retailers need to find new methods to deliver against consumers’ ever-changing expectations. Brands need the latest in consumer trends to know what their audience are buying right now, and what the major shopping trends to […]
  1. Corporate Strategy
The beauty and wellness industries are brimming with new trends and growth opportunities. Yuriy Boykiv and his team at Front Row are focused on helping brands in these dynamic markets adapt, innovate and drive growth.  During this episode of Retail Remix, Yuriy outlines:  How the growth of marketplaces has created new challenges for smaller brands;  […]
  1. Channel: Marketplace
​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief Through an affiliate program, Shopify merchants now have access to thousands of creators to showcase their products. Published Aug. 22, 2024 By Tatiana Walk-Morris A collaboration with Shopify is part of YouTube’s ongoing investment in social commerce. Courtesy of Shopify “}]] 
  1. Media & Marketing
The CPG Guys are joined by Neel Arora, Global Head of eCommerce at Nestlé, the world’s largest food & beverage consumer goods manufacturer. Joining PVSB in co-hosting this episode is FMCG Guys host Daniel Torres Dwyer. Follow Neel on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neel-arora-60912130/Follow Nestlé on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-/Follow Nestlé online at: https://www.nestle.com/ Listen to Neel’s first […]
  1. Data & Insights
NEW YORK — Back-to-School spending for K-12 students is expected to remain flat at $586 per student, according to a report from Deloitte. As parents weigh prices, they plan to make room for both necessities and a few indulgences, representing an opportunity for retailers to take some anxiety out of the shopping season. As families […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
In 2022, LoudCrowd started working with boohoo to scale the online retailer’s influencer programmes. In a LinkedIn post, Gary Garofalo, CEO at LoudCrowd, said: “They were already working with hundreds of influencers in a one-to-one capacity. And like most brands, they had roughly reached their capacity in cost/effort.” “We were able to set up automated […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Colibri has announced the opening of the first autonomous store on one of Grupo Brisa’s highways in Portugal, under the Colibri Express banner. Located in Colibri de Pombal, A1, towards Lisbon, this is the result of a partnership with Sensei. José Maria Almeida Lima, General Manager at Brisa Service Areas, says: “Customers can access a […]
  1. Retail Ecosystem
Poshmark has introduced Posh Party Live, daily events that will each be merchandised to a unique theme such as summer neutrals or luxury goods. Taking place daily at 2 p.m. Pacific, the new offering brings together the platform’s Posh Shows seller livestreams with its popular Posh Parties feature, which allow any seller to share listings […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Retail industry events are typically designed to showcase the brands and executives that have it all figured out: they’ve conquered business challenges, embraced industry disruptions and charted their own unique path to growth. But the reality is that the retail industry is always changing — and so are consumers. That means even if leadership teams […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
London-based startup Haz, an AI social commerce app that connects friends through the things they own, has landed $1.4 million in pre-seed funding led by Speedinvest with participation from the scout programmes of A16Z (co-founder Reface, Dima Shvets), Atomico (Sameer Singh), Concept Ventures (Oliver Kicks), and individuals from Lapse, Lendable, Lottie & Ecoigo. The cash […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
“Shoppers are really pulling for those frictionless experiences.” — Andrea Leigh, CEO, Allume Group If you want to better understand current ecommerce insights and trends and where the industry is headed next, Andrea Leigh is one of the best people to talk to. Leigh, CEO of the ecommerce education consultancy Allume Group, puts together a […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Sensei, a Portugal-based provider of autonomous store technology, has announced a deal in the Italian market with the opening of the country’s second autonomous supermarket. Located in the historic centre of Trento, Conad’s new neighbourhood store TuDay Prendi & Vai promises a faster and more convenient shopping experience without the need to queue or scan […]
  1. Media & Marketing
With more than 1 billion users worldwide, according to the Business of Apps, TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms globally. Now, it’s laying the groundwork to become one of the largest social commerce platforms, too. TikTok continues to invest in its shopping capabilities, with the launch of TikTok Shop and other […]
  1. Data & Insights
In the age-old art of marketing, digital terrain is forging a new method for brands to interact with consumers. As we look forward to 2024, the engagement of consumers in the digital sphere, specifically in marketing, cannot be missed. The importance of this interaction in the marketing activities’ revitalization and engagement cannot be overemphasized. Marketers […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Sri & PVSB use this episode to riff on the state of the omnichannel industry and current topics: What’s the latest perspective on retail media with a new name for The Dome depot media? It just doesn’t slow down, does it? Is it really return to store? Is traffic back and does focus really need […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Emplifi, a leading customer engagement platform provider, today announced the appointment of Susan Ganeshan as its Chief Marketing Officer. Ganeshan will lead Emplifi’s marketing and growth initiatives while working cross-functionally within the organization to help global brands deliver a seamless experience throughout the customer journey. She will be actively involved with Emplifi’s clients to support […]

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  5. Shopper & Customer
1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […]
  1. Holiday & Events
  2. Holiday & Events
A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […]
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  3. Technology & Innovation
  4. Trends & External Forces
IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […]
  1. Data & Insights
  2. Technology & Innovation
There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […]

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