Temu and Shein cost Germany 2.4 billion euros yearly
Every day, Shein and Temu deliver 460,000 parcels to Germany. As both platforms violate several EU regulations,…
Selling to EU customers? What to know about the new withdrawal link requirement
This post is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For guidance specific…
France: 75% of imported products did not meet EU rules
The consumer protection authority in France announced that three quarters of imported products from major online platforms…
Vinted connects marketplaces in Germany and Austria
Users of Vinted in Germany and Austria can now trade directly with each other. Austrian Post has…
New Ecommerce Tools: April 28, 2026
This week’s rundown of new services for merchants includes updates on AI-powered advertising, video ad generators, shoppable…
GenAI Citations, Explained
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other generative AI platforms occasionally include source links in their responses. The links…
At 55, Email Is Vital for Marketers
Email turned 55 this month. Despite its age, the messaging technology remains vital for ecommerce. It’s one…
Choosing the best WooCommerce hosting in 2026: A practical guide
The right host is invisible. Your checkout loads fast, your site stays up during the campaign spike,…
Surviving D2C’s Boom and Bust
Chris Wichert is an investment banker turned direct-to-consumer entrepreneur. His luxury shoe brand, Koio, launched in 2015…
New Ecommerce Tools: April 22, 2026
Every week we publish a list of new products and services for ecommerce merchants. This week’s rundown…
TikTok Shop prepares for entry into Poland and the Benelux
TikTok Shop is preparing to launch in Poland, the Netherlands and Belgium. This is evident from job…
Scam Texts Are Creating a Friction Tax for Retailers
Consumers are increasingly ignoring legitimate retail messages, mistaking them for scams. For brands, that hesitation is eroding…
Iris Founder Talks AI-Powered Finance
I’ve interviewed a slew of impressive entrepreneurs on this podcast. Drew Fallon is among the most versatile….
A Well-Designed JavaScript Module System is Your First Architecture Decision
Writing large programs in JavaScript without modules would be pretty difficult. Imagine you only have the global…
How AI Is Changing Sales Teams Without Replacing Reps
Sales teams face a crossroads: one path sidelines reps with automation, while the other uses AI to…
Q&A with Claudia Pearson
We sat down with illustrator and textile designer Claudia Pearson to learn more about her eponymous and…
‘Ask Maps’ Elevates Local Merchants
Google Maps latest AI-driven feature is a big opportunity for local businesses to elevate visibility. Consumers can…
How to migrate from Webflow to WooCommerce
Your business has outgrown Webflow. Whether it’s the integration limitations, the lack of data control, or the…
EcomFuel Founder on 2026 Industry Trends
For years EcomFuel has surveyed its community of ecommerce merchants about their growth, margins, tactics, and more….
How to write product descriptions for SEO, AI agents, and shoppers in 2026
If your product pages were written for Google in 2022, they may not be working as hard…
How to prepare your store for AI-driven commerce
The way people find products has a new channel. AI assistants like ChatGPT, Google’s AI Mode, Gemini,…
AI Creative Tools in Google Ads
Artificial intelligence powers Google Ads. With the right data and prompts, AI helps advertisers get more from…
High-converting landing page design for ecommerce (with examples)
There’s no one-size-fits-all formula for the perfect landing page design. Converting visitors into customers is an ongoing…
How to start a pet business (best online tips and tools)
The pet industry is growing rapidly, and there’s no holding it back. People love their pets, and…