social commerce

EU’s Digital Market Act Clears Hurdle, Would Set Restrictions on Social Media Platforms
EU’s Digital Market Act Clears Hurdle, Would Set Restrictions on Social Media Platforms
November 28, 2021  |  Regulation

The European Parliament Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) has approved the Digital Markets Act (DMA) to put more stringent rules about big...

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The Top 5 Digital Payments Trends We’re Most Thankful For
The Top 5 Digital Payments Trends We’re Most Thankful For
November 25, 2021  |  Digital Payments

In a year that’s seen PYMNTS readers stuffing themselves with news about the ongoing digital shift, while also enjoying a hefty helping of connected economy...

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Walmart Calls Livestreamed Shopping Shows on Twitter ‘Future of Retail’
Walmart Calls Livestreamed Shopping Shows on Twitter ‘Future of Retail’
November 22, 2021  |  Social Commerce

In the spirit of living and learning, Walmart said Monday (Nov. 22) it is taking the knowledge gained from 15 livestreamed shopping events it hosted...

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Walmart Hosting Shoppable Livestream Nov. 28 on Twitter
Walmart Hosting Shoppable Livestream Nov. 28 on Twitter
November 22, 2021  |  Retail

Walmart will kick off Cyber Week by making history with the first shoppable livestream on Twitter, set for Sunday (Nov. 28) at 7 p.m. and...

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Revolutionizing Luxury Retail, Commerce Gets More Social, Amazon Smokes Walmart in Grocery
Revolutionizing Luxury Retail, Commerce Gets More Social, Amazon Smokes Walmart in Grocery
November 22, 2021  |  Today In Data

Facebook Groups’ shopping upgrade makes social commerce even more social. Plus, all the latest news from Amazon and Walmart, and blending digital and physical experiences...

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Lush Cosmetics Shuttering All Social Media Presence
Lush Cosmetics Shuttering All Social Media Presence
November 22, 2021  |  Retail

Eco-friendly makeup company Lush Cosmetics is making a radical move and shutting down all social media accounts — Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat — in a...

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Commerce Gets Even More Social With Facebook Groups Shopping Upgrade
Commerce Gets Even More Social With Facebook Groups Shopping Upgrade
November 19, 2021  |  Retail

As social commerce continues to move toward becoming just another way for consumers to shop, social media networks are working to embed shopping even more...

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Merchants Move Streaming Commerce Off Social Media
Merchants Move Streaming Commerce Off Social Media
November 18, 2021  |  Retail

As consumers flocked to social networks amid the pandemic to keep up with friends, many brands and retailers saw an opportunity to launch shoppable livestreams,...

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Poshmark Sales Hurt by Apple Privacy Changes
Poshmark Sales Hurt by Apple Privacy Changes
November 10, 2021  |  Retail

Resale marketplace Poshmark reported lower-than-expected sales in the third quarter as the company grapples with the impact of Apple’s privacy changes in its iOS system,...

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