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Survey: COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Spur Huge Growth in Cross-Border Ecommerce

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With borders closed and travel restricted, in-person international interaction was at an all-time low. Social Media, Lower Customer Acquisition Costs Fuel Cross-Border Surge. Social media fuels global shopping trends,” said Kelly. “A On the surface, 2020 wasn’t a great year for globalization.

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Report: Buffalo Target Store Became Refuge for Travelers Stranded by Superstorm

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The unexpected and likely life-saving slumber party was documented on social media, including TikTok updates from @carlarodxd (real name Carla Rodriguez), with one video receiving 5.4 million views. When Rodriguez posted a video reporting her safe return home, she expressed gratitude to the store’s workers.

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Understanding Retail Delivery Fees and Their Impact on Sales Tax Compliance

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Today, shoppers can easily browse and purchase products through various platforms, including computers, smartphones and social media. Being an avid traveler and craft beer enthusiast, he enjoys nothing more than visiting Sovos offices around the world and sampling the local brewery offerings.

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Expedia Leans Further into Commerce with New Media Network and AI Tools

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Expedia Group has unveiled a series of new products and services designed to make travel planning stress free. At the company’s annual Explore conference, Expedia partners got an inside scoop on more than 40 new offerings, including its new travel media network , a shoppable storefront for content creators and new AI-powered solutions.

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Pinterest Aims to Bridge the Divide Between ‘Digital Window Shopping’ and Holiday Buying

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Among the 2024 holiday offerings on Pinterest are: Image courtesy Pinterest 1000+ shoppable gift guides spanning 27 categories, from fashion and beauty to travel and gaming.

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From Niche Product to Viral Sensation: How Bogg Bag Ventured into 1,800 Target Stores

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On Amazon alone, the bag has garnered more than 5,000 five-star reviews and was named the best beach bag and tote by Travel + Leisure and Good Morning America. I also was doing all our social media, posting about every store that wanted to carry Bogg Bag, and sharing the best places for people to get them.

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How to Merge Facebook Accounts

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For marketers, handling a social media marketing calendar for two or more accounts can be a hassle. It can also be challenging to monitor social media metrics and create effective brand strategies for multiple entities. Let’s say you manage a fashion website, and your sister company runs a travel website.