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💥 TikTok Expands E-Commerce Operations in Mexico Amid Potential U.S. Ban

January 06, 2025

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🗃️ What’s Shaping the Shelves?

TikTok is ramping up its e-commerce efforts in Mexico, aiming to tap into the growing social commerce trend in the region. This expansion comes as the platform seeks to diversify and strengthen its shopping features internationally, especially in the face of potential regulatory challenges in the U.S. Read more.

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🧐 Shopper Insights

This study investigates the factors influencing retail entrepreneurs’ intentions to engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR), focusing on environmental, economic, and social domains. The findings show that both societal concern and social pressure have a direct effect on CSR intentions. Furthermore, state anxiety amplifies these effects, but excessively high levels of anxiety can actually deter entrepreneurs from engaging in CSR.

Retail Innovation

Sodexo plans to launch 100 Food Hive convenience stores on U.S. college campuses by 2026. These stores will offer students a variety of food options with the convenience of a tech-driven, self-service model. The move taps into the growing demand for quick, affordable, and healthy meal options for busy college students. 

IKEA is investing $1 billion in sustainable initiatives, focusing on cutting-edge technologies that promote environmental stewardship in retail. From renewable energy solutions to reducing waste in production, this shift reflects a growing trend of businesses taking responsibility for their environmental impact.

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