HTML vs. XML Sitemaps for Ecommerce
From the web’s earliest days, developers included a summary of links to a site’s key sections, such…
What’s !important #20: GTA 6 Scroll Effects, Scrollspies, random()
Good news first? Or bad news first? Let’s do bad news first. This is the final issue…
AI Shopping Agents Put Retailers’ Data to the Test
AI shopping agents are giving retailers a new challenge: How do they serve a customer when an…
Winners Becom Awards 2026 announced
The Becom Awards were presented yesterday in Brussels. This year, the Diamond Awards went to Kentucky Horsewear…
Breuninger expands into 11 new markets
Breuninger is accelerating its expansion in Europe. After earlier launches in the first half of the year,…
The Frankenstein Table
“Something wicked this way comes.” It was naivety, but when I first came across Flexbox, and then…
What’s !important #19: CSS Refraction Effects, Scroll State Queries, @custom-media, and More
We’re back! Don’t worry, this isn’t a trick (despite what our name suggests!). However, due to the…
Subscription churn: Turn retention insights into recurring revenue growth
If your ecommerce operation relies on subscription revenue, understanding churn gives you a powerful way to strengthen…
CSS-Tricks has a new owner!
This is pretty wild, but let’s get right to it because it’s big news: CSS-Tricks is an…
Zooplus marketplace launches in Spain
German online pet supply store Zooplus has expanded its marketplace to Spain. The Spanish platform went live…
Record number of counterfeit products intercepted in EU
Customs authorities and other enforcement agencies in the EU intercepted a record 196 million suspected counterfeit items…
USPS Can Bill Sellers for Foreign Duties
A new U.S. Postal Service rule places the responsibility for certain foreign customs charges on American merchants…
Agency Founder Touts YouTube TV Ads
Alex Walser launched his North Carolina-based marketing agency, Savant Syndicate, in 2024. The firm manages advertising campaigns…
Austrians spent 16% of retail expenditure online
In 2025, more than 16 percent of Austrian consumer spending in retail was generated online. A year…
AI Shopping Metrics Considered
AI-assisted shopping journeys on an ecommerce site may force merchants to reconsider what to measure, and when….
New Ecommerce Tools: October 21, 2026
This week’s rundown of new services for merchants includes AI-powered marketing, agentic commerce, return platforms, multichannel distribution,…
Shopify, Vercel Arm Stores for AI Agents
Shopify and Vercel are collaborating to build ecommerce shops for humans and AI alike. Sharing a stage…
Allegro opens to consumers in Ukraine
Polish online marketplace Allegro is opening up its platform to consumers in Ukraine. It is not launching…
How SMBs Can Keep AI Website Agents Under Control
As AI agents move from building websites to helping operate them, small and midsize businesses need clear…
Beware of AI Content for SEO
Creating content at scale with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and others is increasingly dubious for search engine optimization….
UK plans to extend VAT liability for marketplaces
The government of the United Kingdom wants to make marketplaces responsible for collecting VAT on sales by…
Hansø Expands Online Apex Pergola Catalog With 4 New Sizes and Accessories
Wilmington, DE — Online pergola brand Hansø has added four new sizes of its Apex louvered pergola…
AI Platforms Attract a Growing Ecosystem
Artificial intelligence models are becoming platforms, attracting an ecosystem of applications, connectors, marketplaces, and payment systems that…
80% of marketplace GMV in Europe come from cross-border transactions
The 100 biggest marketplaces that are active in Europe are expected to generate a gross merchandise volume…