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10 Rules for Retailers: How Video Commerce Helps Beat the Tariffs

Tariffs and supply chain volatility are squeezing retail margins. To protect profitability, brands must sell smarter. Video commerce helps by improving product understanding, increasing perceived value, and reducing returns.

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Why Video Works

  • Education Converts: Customers buy what they understand.

  • Authenticity Sells: Real hosts build confidence.

  • Bundling and Upselling: More visual opportunities to increase basket size.

10 Rules for Retailers

  • Make every video interactive

  • Use real experts or passionate brand reps

  • Highlight product benefits clearly

  • Embed video on PDPs (Product Detail Pages)

  • Reduce returns by showing sizing and fit

  • Run live demos and launch events

  • Repurpose live shows for SEO and ads

  • Collect UGC from customers and stylists

  • Segment videos for different audiences

  • Always pair video with shoppable links



How Bambuser Helps

Bambuser offers a full stack for video commerce—from live shows to embedded video-to-cart. Retailers can launch, scale, and measure performance from one platform.

Final Thoughts

Selling smarter starts with showing better. Video commerce enables premium storytelling that beats cost pressures.

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