Ecommerce Industry News
Shopify has been enjoying a period of rapid growth as it aspires to become what an executive has described as the “world’s first retail operating system.” But it’s not outgrowing the small sellers that have […]
ShipStation is launching a new feature that gives buyers more accurate shipping rates and delivery choices when checking out. In-Cart Delivery Options is launching for merchants who use Shopify and BigCommerce platforms. “The new capabilities […]
Merchants who host their store on Shopify rang up a total $2.4 billion in global sales on Black Friday (November 27, 2020), according to the ecommerce platform. Shopify’s 2020 Black Friday data is based on […]
Vimeo launched a new app so sellers can create product videos for their Shopify-hosted stores and social networking accounts. Vimeo for Shopify is a new integration with Shopify that lets merchants “automatically create dynamic, professional-quality […]
Sellers with a store hosted on the Shopify platform can advertise on TikTok thanks to a new integration. TikTok is an “entertainment” platform where users can upload short videos – this 2018 article from Slate […]
Walmart is opening its marketplace to third-party sellers who use Shopify to host their online stores. The new integration will allow approved Shopify sellers to seamlessly list their items on Walmart.com. However, Walmart will be […]
Shopify is blowing people’s minds today after it launched a new mobile shopping app. Many are characterizing it as a “marketplace” that could put pressure on Amazon. Shopify is an ecommerce platform that powers over […]
Ecommerce platform Shopify sent an email to Etsy sellers telling them, “we have your back,” an apparent reference to Etsy’s decision to force advertising fees on many sellers. Etsy made the good-news/bad-news announcement on Wednesday, […]
The Black Friday online shopping results are in. But first, if you didn’t head to the mall on Black Friday and are wondering what you missed, advertising consultant Chris Matyszczyk’s latest Technically Incorrect column on […]
Ecommerce platform Shopify launched a new email marketing tool for sellers. Currently available to select merchants at no charge, Shopify Email will be available to all Shopify stores early next year, with low cost plans […]