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Amazon bets big on India buys social startup GlowRoad
Amazon is betting big on India’s social commerce market and has acquired GlowRoad, an Indian social commerce startup, in an all-cash deal. Read more…
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Shopify and TikTok launch a ‘shop’ as the social commerce battle heats up
Shopify and TikTok have announced a deal whereby Shopify merchants with a business TikTok account will be able to add a ‘shop’ tab. Read more…
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SoftBank Vision Fund to invest in India’s social commerce startup, Meesho
Japan’s SoftBank Vision Fund reportedly in final stages of talks to lead a $250mn funding round in India’s social commerce startup Meesho Read more…
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Social commerce and ‘live selling’ surge in SE Asia, no sign of stopping
Greater adoption of social shopping technologies and a global pandemic has accelerated social commerce in Southeast Asia. Read more…
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Great customer service now demands social commerce
Thus in our opinion the need for Social Commerce is on the rise and should not be underestimated. Read more…
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Social media sales soar in Facebook-friendly Thailand
Popularity of so-called social commerce in Thailand owes much to the relatively late arrival of big e-commerce firms and the wide use of social media. Read more…