Connec+ News for the week beginning 15 July 2019

Retail's New Best Friend
Instagram has changed the landscape of many industries, and retail is not exempt. It’s up to retailers and visual merchandisers to continue finding ways to integrate the Instagram experience into their brick and mortar stores and maximise its potential. Don’t underestimate the connection between Instagram and shopping a brick and mortar store, both immerse the consumer into a flurry of aspiration. Happy Gramming! READ MORE
Asos, Iconic in for a fight as Warehouse prepares to launch TheMarket
Kiwi shoppers will have more online shopping options when TheMarket launches next month. The brainchild of The Warehouse Group, TheMarket will "provide a platform allowing customers to access a massive range of good quality items from retailers in NZ, Australia, UK and USA, products that may not be available outside of metro areas or not available within NZ". READ MORE
Get ready for upcoming privacy law changes
Changes to the Privacy Act in NZ are coming. If you collect, store or use personal information about your employees and/or customers, this article from MBIE will show you need to do. READ MORE
Instagram Hacks: 68 Tricks and Features You Probably Didn’t Know About
It's time to master Instagram with theses hacks and start posting like a pro. READ MORE
9 Social Media Video Ideas That Engage Customers
The situation is clear: you must create engaging video content on social media. You know you have to draw the viewer in and leave an impression, but there are so many ways it can go wrong. Here are nine examples of social media video ideas done right to inspire your marketing efforts. READ MORE
How to Save Sales and Solve Customer Problems with Live Chat
Are you nervous about adding live chat to your online store? It’s completely understandable. But is it possible to add a chat support channel to your store in a sustainable way? It is with a little planning and some smart implementation. Here’s how to get it done. READ MORE