Influencer marketing in the retail industry involves collaborating with individuals who have a significant and engaged following on social media platforms. These influencers, often with expertise or influence in a specific niche, promote products or brands to their audience through sponsored content. Retailers leverage influencer marketing to enhance brand awareness, reach targeted demographics, and generate authentic, word-of-mouth advertising. This strategy takes advantage of the influencers' credibility and the trust they have built with their followers, effectively tapping into a wider consumer base and driving engagement with retail products or services.