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Lorna Jane fined $5 million for “predatory” anti-virus activewear marketing

Inside Retail

The marketing campaign was apparently overseen, signed off, and promoted by Lorna Jane chief creative officer Lorna Jane Clarkson. The whole marketing campaign was based upon customers’ desire for greater protection against the global pandemic,” ACCC chair Rod Sims said. Lorna Jane thinks so.”.

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Why supermarkets could face scrutiny for the way they discount, too

Inside Retail

While the sudden grocery discounts have presumably been introduced to appease consumers during the allegations of price gouging, and ongoing inquiries by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the Senate, some of the promotional materials to advertise the savings have left consumers and independent watchdog Choice confused.

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The Importance of Word of Mouth in Retail Marketing

Creative Displays Now

Word-of-mouth marketing or word-of-mouth advertising refers to your customers’ casual, organic conversations about your products, services or brand. WOM marketing is free — you only need to provide valuable products that satisfy consumer needs and the kind of service that makes them feel seen and heard by your brand.

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How YouTube aims to take a piece of the social commerce pie

Inside Retail

Modern consumers, especially those within the Gen Z age bracket, are becoming increasingly interested in shopping methods that differ from the traditional e-commerce model of a direct-to-consumer website or shopping online via big-box retailers. billion in 2027. TikTok allegedly has goals of pulling in as much as US$17.5

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Why Amazon challenger Temu is so addictive to shoppers

Inside Retail

It’s safe to say the platform has some winning strategies that keep consumers coming back. Value Many Australians might associate “made in China” with cheap price tags and low quality. However, Temu’s consumers are beginning to view it as offering affordable products that do not necessarily compromise on quality.

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TikTok versus Instagram: Who is dominating social commerce in 2022?

Inside Retail

Social commerce, or purchasing products and services within social platforms, represented just 4 per cent of the US retail e-commerce market in 2021. Users can also purchase products influencers have tagged. Influencers regularly tag Alo products in their posts, which only brands with checkout-enabled Instagram Shops can allow.

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FTC Warns Influencers and Trade Associations to Be Much More Specific About Ties

Hunton Andrews Kurth

While the specific influencer posts varied across dietician, they all related to the safety of aspartame, an artificial sweetener, and other messaging regarding the benefits of consuming sugar-containing products. Instead, an endorser must make it abundantly obvious that the content is an ad, such that a consumer would not be misled.