How Foreign Brands Sell into Africa
Foreign brands rarely rely on a single channel when selling into Africa. They layer marketplaces, retail partnerships,…
Ecommerce without Merchant-Owned Carts
Google announced a comprehensive shopping cart that could soon be available across the search giant’s app ecosystem….
Digital Catalogs Become Adaptive Commerce Tools
Many digital catalogs still prioritize visual design over shopper behavior, limiting their ability to drive conversions. Digital…
Turkish online spending reached 86 billion euros
Last year, the transaction volume in Türkiye has increased more than 52 percent, reaching 4.57 trillion Turkish…
Otto opens to Polish sellers
Otto is preparing to open its marketplace to sellers in Poland. A pilot program will begin next…
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…
M&S buys ASOS warehouse
The British department store Marks and Spencer Group is buying a distribution center from Asos. The deal…
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…
AI Reshapes Print-on-Demand Ecommerce
Starting a print-on-demand ecommerce business has never been easier — or more difficult. On the one hand,…
New Ecommerce Tools: May 12, 2026
Every week we hand-pick new services to highlight for ecommerce merchants. This installment includes updates on predictive…
Rakuten France looks for a buyer
Rakuten France, formerly known as PriceMinister, is looking for a buyer for its marketplace. The platform has…
What I’d tell every ecommerce merchant about hosting before they launch
I’ve spent over a decade as a partner and consultant to some of the largest hosting companies….
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….
Small online stores in Germany see revenues decrease
A new analysis shows that since the third quarter of 2023, the median online revenue in Germany…
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…
Viahart Founder Eyes Sales in China
Contrary to much U.S. sentiment, Molson Hart sees opportunity in China. His direct-to-consumer toy brand, Viahart, sells…
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…
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…
‘Ikea, Jysk and H&M best-performing cross-border sellers’
Multichannel companies from the Nordics make up Europe’s top three best-performing cross-border ecommerce sellers. These are Sweden-based…