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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.

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Why Amazon challenger Temu is so addictive to shoppers

Inside Retail

If you spend much time online you’ve probably seen one of Temu’s colourful ads – punctuated by its catchy tagline: “shopping like a billionaire”. Shanghai-based company PDD Holdings launched the online marketplace late last year (initially in the United States) to cater to overseas customers. What are Temu’s secrets to success?