Your Month of August in Marketing
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Next’s first half-year growth in cross-border & online sales
While brands like Asos and Boohoo struggle with online sales, Next is experiencing significant digital growth, particularly internationally. Often described as "a boring brand and an exciting business" by the Economist, Next's in-store full-price sales are declining, but its online sales are flourishing.
The retailer attributes this success to the international expansion of the Next brand, the development of new brands and licenses, and the revenue generated from the Total Platform (which allows other brands to use Next's large-scale IT, warehousing, and distribution infrastructure for their own e-commerce operations) and its associated equity investments.
Amazon Ads and TikTok Partner to Launch In-App Shopping with 'Buy Now' Feature
Amazon Ads has introduced a "Buy Now" feature, allowing TikTok users in the U.S. to purchase directly through TikTok Shop. This experience aims to simplify the shopping journey, reducing friction between discovery and purchase. Users can complete their transactions without leaving the TikTok platform.
The collaboration underscores the growing trend of social commerce, where content and commerce come together to create a more integrated, efficient shopping experience for consumers.
Protests at Temu's Guangzhou Offices
At the end of July, Temu's Guangzhou offices saw a dramatic protest by hundreds of Chinese sellers frustrated over fines and refund policies that severely impacted their profits. These policies include penalising merchants for refund requests and complaints, as well as refunding customers without requiring product returns.
About 80 sellers breached security, reaching the 30th floor to confront executives, but failed to secure a meeting. The protest halted office work until police intervention led to the merchants' departure. The incident highlights growing tensions between the eCommerce platform and its sellers.
What does the Google Anti-Trust Trial mean for you?
The recent ruling against Google in early August marks a pivotal moment for digital marketing. As judges challenge Google's dominance in search and advertising, this trial could significantly reshape SEO strategies and advertising practices. With Google’s market share under scrutiny, the outcome may lead to increased search engine diversity and stricter regulations on data usage and ad targeting.
Marketers should stay informed, diversify their strategies, and focus on providing value and enhancing user experience to successfully navigate the potential shifts in the digital landscape.
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