2 Bootstrapped D2C Brands, 1 CEO
For four years Eric Steckling has run two direct-to-consumer brands. Brio, the company he founded in 2014,…
How Content Marketers Misuse GenAI
The best genAI content is verified and scrutinized by humans. Generative AI can make content marketing faster,…
WooCommerce 10.8: Stable, faster, and ready for WordPress 7.0
WooCommerce 10.8 includes compatibility updates, performance improvements, and a handful of small fixes that shoppers will feel…
Jetpack Search now understands your WooCommerce catalog
Jetpack Search 7.0 adds product-aware filters to WooCommerce stores. Traditional keyword searches match queries to text, potentially…
Jetpack Search now understands your WooCommerce catalog
Jetpack Search 7.0 adds product-aware filters to WooCommerce stores. Traditional keyword searches match queries to text, potentially…
Digital Catalogs Become Adaptive Commerce Tools
Many digital catalogs still prioritize visual design over shopper behavior, limiting their ability to drive conversions. Digital…
New Ecommerce Tools: May 20, 2026
This installment of our weekly rundown of new services for merchants includes rollouts for quick commerce, SMS…
How to start selling online: Nail the decisions that matter most
Starting an online store means making a handful of early decisions that you’ll live with for a…
AI is shifting commerce — here’s what 225 leaders told us they’re betting on
We set up a booth at Stripe Sessions 2026 and asked 225 commerce leaders where agentic commerce…
New Ecommerce Tools: May 12, 2026
Every week we hand-pick new services to highlight for ecommerce merchants. This installment includes updates on predictive…
Allegro enters partnership with OpenAI
Allegro has entered into a partnership with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. The Polish ecommerce company will…
Inside Beardbrand’s Expansion Plan
We’ve hit a plateau at Beardbrand, the direct-to-consumer business I launched 15 years ago. Our revenue is…
New Ecommerce Tools: May 6, 2026
This installment of our weekly rundown of new services for merchants includes updates on supply chain software,…
New Ecommerce Tools: May 6, 2026
This installment of our weekly rundown of new services for merchants includes updates on supply chain software,…
Sales tax across state lines: What every growing ecommerce store needs to know
A woman in Ohio loves your candles. A guy in Texas keeps coming back for your supplements….
Italian ecommerce reached 90 billion euros in 2025
Ecommerce in Italy is estimated to be wort 90.6 billion euros in 2025. Compared to a year…
Deals and Cashback Move Into ChatGPT Conversations
E-commerce platform Minty has launched an AI-powered shopping companion that delivers deals and cashback offers in ChatGPT….
Chrome Extensions for GenAI Visibility
There is no clear, step-by-step process for optimizing visibility in generative AI models. We’re left with testing…
Vibe Code Your Own Ecommerce App
AI-generated applications offer merchants new ways to tackle repeated tasks. Perhaps none are as game-changing as vibe-coding….
YouTube Shopping is live for WooCommerce — here’s how to make the most of it
You can now tag products directly in your YouTube videos, Shorts, live streams, and channel page —…
TV Becomes a Growth Channel for Commerce
TV is evolving into a critical channel for brand marketers, according to a report released Monday by…
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…
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…