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Channel Reimagines Physical Events, Looking To Reopen Slowly

Forrester eCommerce

This week, we have seen two examples of physical channel events take shape after almost six months of virtual. In earlier research around communities, I have pointed to the 150 events per year that were happening before COVID-19. Most of these events carried on virtually, with mixed results.

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Click, Connect, Convert: How Live Events Integrate with Omnichannel Retail Strategies

Retail TouchPoints

They also want customer service channels such as chatbots and call centers to provide them with the same level of information and support regardless of how they choose to interact. Digital channels are alive with opportunities to dazzle consumers. But where does that leave your marketing strategies for the humble shop floor?

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QVC and HSN Launch Celebrity-Packed Live Shopping Event

Retail TouchPoints

The event will feature dozens of celebrities, influencers, fashion designers, chefs, hosts and special pop-in guests including Whoopi Goldberg, Dolly Parton, Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth. QVC and HSN are launching “Shop With Us Live,” a livestream cross-platform shopping festival scheduled for November 6 and 7.

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Walmart ‘Simulcasts’ Latest Live Shopping Event on Walmart.com, Facebook

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart is the first retailer to test out TalkShopLive ’s new “shoppable simulcast” feature, which allows brands to broadcast live shopping events simultaneously across up to four different online destinations, including the TalkShopLive platform, their own website and Facebook.

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Retail Business Response Planning for Severe Weather Events

Retail TouchPoints

That said, a common concern in the retail and hospitality space is how to efficiently maintain operations in the face of a severe weather event. In fact, the risk of grim financial losses because of an extreme weather event has never been higher. Communication is vital during any severe weather event.

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How Livestream Shopping Channels the Power of Influencer Marketing

Retail TouchPoints

I foresee shopping and chat capabilities added to sporting events, game shows, reality shows, concerts and much more. And these capabilities are available with little to no upfront investment in inventory and no obligation to manage the picking, packing and shipping of the products.

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How Petco Turns Live Shopping Events into Long-Term Social Commerce Activations

Retail TouchPoints

Petco is staying at the forefront of social commerce via multiple live shopping events, produced in partnership with Facebook , that combine fashion, charity and adorable animals. Initial Live Shopping Event Generates 12% Lift in Online Traffic. Petco’s first live shopping event, The Perfect Fit, was held in late April 2021.

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