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Message in a bottle: How social media has disrupted the fragrance sector

Inside Retail

This can be attributed in large part to the introduction of image-focused social media platforms like Instagram in 2010 and TikTok in 2016, which have made it easier for memes and fads to go viral and – just as rapidly – fade into obscurity. But try to assign a singular term to the culture of today and you quickly come up short.

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How beauty brand Glossier went from social media darling to social outcast

Inside Retail

One of the posts stated that management ignored non-white employees’ concerns about racism and told them to “feel empowered to walk away”. The company had laid off 200 retail staff after permanently shuttering all of Glossier’s bricks-and-mortar stores in 2020 due to the pandemic. Social media darling no more.

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6 Reasons Why Marketing Through Social Media is a Must For Every Small Business

Snap Retail

If you are a small business owner, and you still haven’t established a social media presence for your business, what have you been doing? Social media have been taking the world by storm, providing growth opportunities for businesses and individuals that could potentially propel your profits beyond your imagination.

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Here’s what the data says about the “new Chinese luxury consumer”

Inside Retail

Beyond tapping into cultural events, such as the recent Lunar New Year holiday , retailers are increasingly using e-commerce and social media to connect with the Chinese luxury consumer demographic. WeChat, which has amassed over 1.2 billion active users, and offers mini apps and official brand accounts, offers brands the widest reach.

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Business Growth through Digital Transformation: The Case of Premium and Luxury Brands

Retail Focus

Expert Manager at Univers Retail | Ephemeral Retailing Specialist | Published Author | Speaker In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of contemporary business, the concept of digital transformation has emerged as a pivotal force shaping industries and strategies at an unprecedented pace. Ghalia BOUSTANI.

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The new Tiktok challenge waging war on the major supermarkets’ pricing

Inside Retail

Independent Queensland grocer Skippys Fresh Frootz has garnered attention on social media for its videos highlighting its low prices at a time when Australia’s major supermarkets are facing scrutiny for their lack of transparency in their price-setting practices. Bunnings is now back in first place.

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The key to cracking Gen Z? Hire them: Monday Haircare founder Jaimee Lupton

Inside Retail

Born between 1995 and 2012, these consumers have grown up with the internet, social media, and influencers, and, by and large, they want different things from brands and businesses than older generations. The brand’s marketing manager, Madeline Youngman, is part of Gen Z and “lives and breathes TikTok.”