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Alibaba Leverages the Metaverse to Offer ‘Multi-Dimensional Interactions’ to Luxury Customers

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As the luxury platform celebrates its fifth anniversary, Alibaba has introduced a host of new ways for customers to engage with luxury brands on Tmall, including AR and XR (extended reality) experiences, exclusive products that can only be accessed through a digital “Meta Pass” and a host of virtual avatars, mascots and events.

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Nordstrom Takes Stake in Topshop Brands, Launches Joint Venture with ASOS

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ASOS acquired the Topshop brand portfolio from Arcadia Group in February 2021. . Now, Nordstrom will have the exclusive multi-channel retail rights for both brands in all of North America, including Canada, and own a minority stake globally. Nordstrom has been the exclusive distributer of Topshop and Topman in the U.S.

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10 Key Tips for Scaling Personalization in Retail

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What was a surprise-and-delight experience for customers two years ago is now an expectation. For example, according to Forbes , 71% of B2C customers expect companies to deliver personalized interactions and 70% are frustrated when they don’t. Basically, customers now expect to feel known. It’s also a giant undertaking.

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Retail Performance Marketers, Rethink Your Barometer of Success This Holiday Season

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With social marketing in decline , and with the economic uncertainty driving the need to reduce “awareness” marketing in favor of performance channels, the need for retailers to find new measurable, scalable marketing channels is more urgent than ever. The “last click” is a final stop in a very long multi-touch journey.

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5 strategies to stand out during BFCM

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Back in the 1980s, a large group of suburban tourists would often hit Philadelphia to do their shopping on the Friday after Thanksgiving and go to an Annual Navy Football match the next day. Retailers soon utilized this unique opportunity and started giving additional discounts to keep customers coming. Dollar Shave Bundle Campaign 4.

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Very launches virtual try-on experiences for beauty customers

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Digital retailer Very , which is operated by The Very Group , has launched virtual make-up try-on features that use augmented reality to allow customers to discover and choose products that best match their needs. year-on-year). We’re also exploring the use of augmented reality across other categories like fashion, home and electrical.

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Best Customer Service Software

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When your human team has trouble managing your customer service needs with sticky notes and cluttered inboxes, you need a new solution. Customer service software lets you keep all of your tasks in the right baskets without losing track of anything. It also boosts your customer satisfaction and lightens your agents’ load.

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