======The future of shopping and social commerce====== This report explores the transformative potential of social commerce, which is expected to grow into a $1.2 trillion market by 2025, revolutionizing shopping by integrating it with social media platforms.\\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ ^ Quick Facts ^^ |Report location: |[[https://www.accenture.com/us-en/insights/software-platforms/why-shopping-set-social-revolution|source]] | |Language: |English | |Publisher: |[[encyclopedia:accenture|Accenture]] | |Publication date: |January 2, 2022 | |Authors: |Karen Fang Grant, Kevin Collins, Laren Fang Grant, Laura McCracken, Oliver Wright, Robin Murdoch | |Time horizon: |2025 | |Geographic focus: |Global, China, India, Brazil, United States | |Page count: |na | =====Methods===== The research method involved analyzing current trends, market data, and consumer behavior related to social commerce. It also included examining case studies and examples of social commerce in action across different platforms and regions.\\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ =====Key Insights===== Social commerce is rapidly changing the retail landscape, offering a more personalized and community-driven shopping experience. By 2025, it's projected to reach $1.2 trillion, driven by content, experiences, and networks on social platforms. This democratizes commerce, empowering individuals and small businesses to compete with established brands. The report examines the drivers, current state, and future implications of social commerce for various stakeholders.\\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ =====Additional Viewpoints===== Categories: {{tag>2020s_time_horizon}} | {{tag>2022_publication_year}} | {{tag>2025_time_horizon}} | {{tag>Brazil_geographic_scope}} | {{tag>China_geographic_scope}} | {{tag>English_publication_language}} | {{tag>Global_geographic_scope}} | {{tag>India_geographic_scope}} | {{tag>United_States_geographic_scope}} | {{tag>augmented_reality}} | {{tag>brand_competition}} | {{tag>business_experience}} | {{tag>commerce}} | {{tag>community_engagement}} | {{tag>consumer_behavior}} | {{tag>content}} | {{tag>customer_experience}} | {{tag>digital_platforms}} | {{tag>influencer_marketing}} | {{tag>influencers}} | {{tag>livestreaming}} | {{tag>market_growth}} | {{tag>personalization}} | {{tag>retail}} | {{tag>small_businesses}} | {{tag>social_commerce}} | {{tag>virtual_reality}} ~~DISCUSSION~~