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Retail’s New Reality 🛍

New Research Uncovering Halo Effect Impact on Amazon and TikTok Shop

Retail growth is no longer confined to brand .com websites. Fospha’s newest report shows customers are shopping across a fragmented mix of web, Amazon, and TikTok Shop, and the data proves it.

In their analysis of $176M in ad spend, Fospha’s research found that:

But the report’s biggest finding? 42% of Amazon sales are influenced by ads on TikTok, Meta, Google, and Snap. Traditional tools miss this impact completely.

To solve this, Fospha built Halo. The report demonstrates how Halo’s daily, full-funnel measurement unifies .com and marketplace performance into a single view, capturing the true cross-channel impact of marketing with Unified ROAS [(Web + Amazon Revenue) / Channel Spend].

👉 Download Fospha’s Halo Report: Measure and Grow .com and Beyond to explore the full data and insights.

 What’s In Focus? 👓

PRODUCT LAUNCHES

Alibaba's Quark AI Glasses to Challenge Meta's XR Leadership

Alibaba's impending launch of the Quark AI Glasses in 2025 challenges Meta's dominance in the smart glasses market, offering features like real-time translation and meeting transcription that enhance global communication and collaboration.

For marketers, this move symbolizes evolving tech trends, with Alibaba's deep AI capabilities and integration appealing to businesses operating in China or with Chinese partners. As the smart wearables landscape matures, discerning which ecosystem—Alibaba’s integration or Meta’s market familiarity—provides optimal strategic value becomes critical.

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

Baobab Eyewear Elevates Hybrid Retail with TikTok Shop Integration

Baobab Eyewear effectively integrates offline and online retail experiences by leveraging the TikTok Shop platform, enhancing its reach and customer engagement.

By utilizing TikTok's ACE indicator system and community-driven features, Baobab attracts digital traffic and fosters in-store visits, leading to significant brand growth and consumer connection. The successful BINIVISION launch, in partnership with girl group BINI, exemplifies how creativity and strategic eCommerce engagement can drive sales and brand visibility.

EYEWEAR TRENDS

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AI RETAIL SOLUTIONS

AI-Powered OpticianAI Transforms Eyewear Shopping with Personalized Recommendations

KITS Eyecare introduces OpticianAI, an AI-driven platform that enhances the eyewear retail experience by integrating facial recognition, prescription analysis, and style preferences to deliver personalized frame suggestions.

By leveraging data from over a million transactions, it facilitates precise and efficient shopping with features like real-time facial scanning, visual matching, and voice guidance.

This innovation is particularly relevant for marketers seeking to understand emerging trends in AI-enhanced retail solutions, emphasizing personalized consumer engagement and increased operational efficiency.

FASHION ACCESSIBILITY

Cultural Appeal of Off-White Sunglasses and Rise of Replicas

Off-White sunglasses balance high-fashion allure and accessible replicas, merging streetwear with luxury fashion through bold designs that appeal to both celebrities and influencers. Authentic frames, designed under Virgil Abloh's vision, are contrasted by more affordable replicas, raising questions about brand value and accessibility. Marketers should note how replicas thrive in social media-driven environments, democratizing luxury aesthetics and fostering broader consumer engagement.

Optimization Hub ⚙️

RETAIL ANALYTICS

AI and First-Party Data Transform In-Store Retail Media Measurement

Leveraging AI and first-party data revolutionizes in-store retail media measurement, enabling precise targeting and actionable insights. Marketers now have the tools to analyze shopper engagement with campaigns, directly connecting them to sales and refining strategies in real time. With the integration of advanced analytics, marketers can optimize the full customer journey, making in-store media more strategic and effective.

ECOMMERCE MARKETING

Weekly Checklist to Optimize Google Ads for eCommerce Brands

The weekly Google Ads audit checklist offers eCommerce marketers a structured, detailed approach to optimizing ad accounts, monitoring core performance metrics, and addressing disapproved products. By focusing on various performance levels and time frames, marketers can identify and address trends, ensuring efficient budget allocation and better campaign results.