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Instagram Sales: How to Captivate Consumers With Your Brand

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Since Instagram’s inception back in October 2010, approximately one billion monthly users have introduced the social media platform into their…

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Social Commerce: Retailers (and Platforms) Struggle to Catch up With Consumers’ Enthusiasm

Retail TouchPoints

Suffice it to say that social commerce has arrived in America. However, one reason for this flurry of enhancements is that there’s still considerable friction in social commerce processes. Whether social commerce will play a crucial role in retail going forward is no longer a question. In 2010 , adults in the U.S.

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Revolutionizing Customer Retention: The Rise of Digital Top-Up Cards in the Global Market

Retail TouchPoints

As consumers demand more flexible payment options, it is no surprise that the digital top-up card industry has had a strong year. As the industry evolves, it will be crucial for stakeholders to remain adaptable, leveraging data and partnerships to meet the changing needs of consumers in a digital-first economy.

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How Kids Foot Locker Inspires Gen Alpha…from TikTok to the Metaverse

Retail TouchPoints

While many brands and retailers are focusing on engaging Gen Z, Gen Alpha is slowly creeping into the picture. Gen Alpha — consumers born after 2010 — have grown up immersed in technology. That’s why retailers like Kids Foot Locker are embracing the convergence of community and technology to effectively reach Gen Alpha consumers.

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The End of D2C as we Know it: Enter Direct-to-Retail

Retail TouchPoints

Every few decades, retail brands discover a new way to connect with consumers. The early 2000s saw the beginning of an online media push that brought standardized content from one brand to many consumers. Having a direct line with consumers via D2R provides brands with first-party retail data in a whole new way.

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5 Tips to Improve Retail Pay-Per-Click Results

Retail TouchPoints

To continue on a positive trajectory, the retail sector must focus on the growth being driven by consumers’ continued adoption of online shopping. Pay-per-click advertising (PPC) is among the most cost-effective ways to boost sales online, by allowing brands to efficiently reach the right consumers at the right time.

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Who is Generation Alpha, and Why Are They Important to Marketers?

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Generation Alpha covers those born between 2010 and 2024. For starters, Generation Alpha will be the most technologically advanced generation to date, growing up with mobile devices, AI, social media, advanced healthcare, and robotics as parts of their everyday lives. Generation Alpha Social Media Trends.