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Top Wish Execs Share Plan for Winning Back Consumers, Beginning with ‘Wishmas’

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When Wish debuted in 2010 it took the U.S. by storm, rising to the top of the app charts and garnering millions of fans, until consumers began to realize the cost of those ultra-low prices — long delivery times and often poor quality products. Now the platform is launching its first major sales event , dubbed “330” or “Wishmas.”

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Have Temu and Shein Thwarted Wish’s Hopes of a Comeback?

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When it debuted back in 2010, Wish was the only game in town as far as manufacturer-direct discount shopping apps went. The trade-off is long shipping times, another thing Wish is working hard to improve. Temu also operates as a manufacturer-to-consumer marketplace and offers a wide range of merchandise, from homewares to apparel.

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Nine Tips to Create Recurring Revenue with Subscriptions

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Free shipping has become expected by many shoppers. When consumers reach their shopping cart, they’re usually excited about the products they’re buying. SMS management: Consumers are increasingly turning to SMS over other forms of communication like email. Lead With Subscriptions Over Transactions.

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COVID-19 Has Transformed Wine Shopping. Here’s How Vivino Is Adapting

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Below, Zachariassen reflects on the evolution of the online wine market, how consumer needs and behaviors are changing, and how Vivino plans to maintain competitive momentum. In 2010, when I founded Vivino, there was no easy way to pick out a good wine and I wanted to solve this using the opinions of wine drinkers — not individual critics.

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How Community Commerce is Helping Angling App Fishbrain Cast a Wider Net

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Fishbrain launched in 2010 as a free app for fishing enthusiasts. “It The fishing industry is really not very digital, so Fishbrain has been a way for a lot of the big fishing brands that were mostly selling into retailers to go direct to consumer ,” said Kennelly. From Monetizing Fishing Intel to Selling Gear.

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The Top 10 Predictions for Holiday 2021

Retail TouchPoints

Consumers always say they’ll move up, but often their behaviors don’t follow exactly what they’re going to say ,” said Hilding Anderson, Head of Retail Strategy at Publicis Sapient in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. We’ll also see an influx of and a redefinition of loyalty programs.”. 2 (Super Saturday, Dec.

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ESW Appoints Kelly as Co-Chairman and Eichmann as CEO as it Targets Next Phase of Growth

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In his new role as Co-Chairman, Kelly, who founded ESW in 2010, will focus on strategy and innovation, bringing his deep understanding of the industry and entrepreneurial spirit to drive ESW’s next phase of growth. The company is well-positioned to support global brands and retailers in thriving within the ecommerce industry.