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Deep dive: What social commerce looks like around the world

Inside Retail

Social commerce – shopping on social media platforms – is expected to reach US$1.2 McKinsey & Co stated in mid-2022 that social commerce comprised more than 13 per cent of China’s total e-commerce sales. Apparel, beauty, health and wellness were the biggest beneficiaries at that time. trillion ($1.9

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How Australian activewear brand CSB is building community offline

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The growth experienced by CSB can be felt industry-wide as the demand for active apparel in the Australian market proves insatiable. billion is expected to be generated by women’s sports apparel. Now the e-commerce athleisure brand is taking strides to bring its community offline and into curated shopping spaces.

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Peloton disrupted fitness once. Can it leverage TikTok to do it again?

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Since TikTok first came onto the scene in 2016, certain retailers have excelled at harnessing the power of the social media platform to go viral and sell products ranging from makeup to perfume to home decor. But what about home workout products? The #TikTokFitness Powered by Peloton hub will be available in the US, UK, and Canada.

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Retailers, are you ready for it? Swift’s Eras tour a gold rush of economic karma

Inside Retail

Swift and savvy retailers embracing the Eras Ebay has curated a dedicated landing page to help Swifties get concert ready, showcasing both pre-loved and brand-new Eras-inspired apparel and accessories.

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As France weighs fast-fashion ban, is the circular economy the future of retail?

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But, with an aggressive spend on social media, they are hard to ignore. They describe their business as, “A showroom filled with pre-loved designer clothing and accessories where carefully curated designer pieces are taken on consignment.” So where does this leave traditional retailers?

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Benetton Enters Resale with Depop Collab

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United Colors of Benetton (Ponzano Veneto, Italy) is among the apparel retailers jumping into the second-hand shopping marketplace with a collaboration with Depop, reports WWD. have reportedly curated a collection of rare vintage Benetton pieces. Depop sellers from the U.S.

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Pumpkin spice latte season is here. But is the cult drink’s popularity waning?

Inside Retail

Fast forward to this year, and Starbucks is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the pumpkin spice latte with a specially curated menu at all six Starbucks Reserve stores in the US. The R&D team famously ate pumpkin pie and drank espresso to finetune the flavours in the room. The odds are low.