What are business goals? How to use the SMART approach to create them
People start businesses for all kinds of reasons. Some want to fill a need in the market. Others…
‘Ecommerce is the driving force of the circular economy’
Buying second-hand products online has become common in Germany: 55 percent of consumers bought a used product…
The ultimate guide to naming your online store
What’s in a name? More than you might think. The name of your online store is one…
Flaconi expands to 5 new markets
German online beauty and perfume store flaconi has recently launched in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and the Czech…
Faith, Family, and Ecommerce
Michael Simpson is a New Mexico-based father of seven and a National Guard veteran. Returning from a…
Can GenAI Win Over B2B Buyers With Complex Needs?
A unified digital B2B commerce platform powered by GenAI can personalize e-commerce experiences and boost sales of…
New Ecommerce Tools: June 19, 2025
Every week we publish a handpicked list of new products and services from vendors to ecommerce merchants….
What is profit margin? How to optimize it for store growth
Your ecommerce store’s success relies on many factors, and profit margin is one of them. When you…
New Books on Classic Brands, Growth, Change
This roundup of compelling new business titles includes inspirational lessons from Sonic diners and Rolex, as well…
Don’t Exit for the Wrong Reasons
We often frame selling a business as “exiting.” But it’s a decision to walk away, to quit….
Building a market leader: Boost Oxygen’s ecommerce journey with Woo
Boost Oxygen is the leading seller of portable, supplemental oxygen canisters in the world. They sell lightweight…
New Ecommerce Tools: June 12, 2025
We publish a rundown each week of new products and services from vendors to ecommerce merchants. This…
Nine steps to a successful business strategy
You’ve written a business plan. You’ve chosen a business model. You may have even started selling already….
How to reach your target audience and gain loyal customers
Marketing that tries to reach everyone usually ends up reaching no one. That doesn’t mean no one…
SEO for Google’s AI Fan-Out Results
Google introduced “fan-out” search results in a March 2025 blog post announcing AI Mode, its expanded version…
Pro Tennis Player Pivots to Ecommerce
For years Jack Oswald was a touring tennis professional. He aimed for top worldwide rankings, the key…
Smarter B2B Site Search Starts With Clean, AI-Optimized Data
Search and discovery innovations are fueling a digital transformation in B2B e-commerce. For manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers,…
Foreign online stores dominate ecommerce in Austria
Austrian online retailers are facing increasing competition from international online stores, particularly those from Asia. One in…
How to run an ecommerce sale that attracts customers and grows profits
If you’re managing an online store, you’ve likely felt the pressure to run more frequent promotions. However,…
Charts: U.S. Consumer Outlook Q2 2025
Every quarter, McKinsey & Company surveys upwards of 100,000 consumers across 18 countries to gauge economic sentiment…
DHL introduces monthly fee for businesses
Starting in July, online sellers who ship with DHL will be charged a monthly fee for parcel…
The ultimate ecommerce website launch checklist
Launching a high-performing ecommerce site requires precision, collaboration, and attention to detail — especially for established businesses…
Great Mom Builds Global Craft Biz
Sally Wilson is a lawyer turned craft entrepreneur. She’s also an involved mother who shares her business…
13 Consumer trends that are reshaping ecommerce in 2025
Ecommerce is an industry that’s always on the cusp of a new trend. Whether it’s a new…