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Mobile commerce: what it is and why you should care

Sprout Social

Mobile commerce has long been touted as the future of ecommerce itself. Mobile transactions are poised to make up more than 10% of all retail sales in the United States by 2025. The concept of mobile shopping is pretty universal, right? What is mobile commerce? What are some examples of mobile commerce?

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Mobile Commerce On The Rise… Fast

Dave Fleet

Electronics marketplace Retrevo this week released a new study suggesting that mobile shoppers have doubled since February. According to the company, 20 per cent of US consumers have purchased something from a retailer using their cell phone. What would make you more likely to purchase something from a retailer using your cell phone?

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‘Tis the season: Retailers can expect 32% more social messages this holiday season

Sprout Social

Mobile-first shopping grew by 20% from 2016 to 2017 and in 2018, consumers ranked social as their number one source of inspiration for purchases. This prolonged and hyper-social holiday shopping season means it’s more important than ever for retailers to be ready for the influx of messages this time of year will bring.

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Why Influencer Marketing is Key to Growing Your Retail Business in 2021

Pixlee

Influencers have the power to affect the buying habits of their followers by uploading original—sometimes sponsored—content to social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, Facebook or LinkedIn. Success with influencers in driving retail sales depends largely on first partnering with the right type of influencer for your brand.

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What Is KakaoTalk? The Mobile Messaging App on the Rise

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When it comes to social media platforms, it can be tempting to just stick with the big names you already know, but no one wants to miss out on the next big thing. It’s a free mobile service that offers text messaging, voice and video calls, group chats and more. Kakao Friends retail store via Universal Beijing.

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5 Ways Retail Brands Can Win on Social in 2019

Likeable

Last month, Likeable held a one-day client summit focused on digital innovation to share best practices and insights around how retail brands should be preparing for the future of social media. Content from brands is clearly driving results on Pinterest; 77 percent of weekly Pinners have discovered a new brand or product on the platform.

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The New Retail Experience

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There was an old retail paradigm (that still rings true): get them to the store. Many retailers still treat their online store as if it's just another store. Brands (and retail, in particular) continue to struggle to keep pace. What retail needs is a more tethered system. How do you want to shop? It's the last mile.

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