Jon Shanahan destroys the myth that founders make lousy employees. He transitioned from a business he co-founded to a 20-year corporation. The post Startup Vet Revives Legacy Fitness Brand appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
New protocols from Google and Stripe help establish transaction standards for agent-based commerce. Once a novelty, AI shopping agents are becoming a reality for consumers. The post Agentic Commerce Has Arrived appeared first on...
Our rundown this week of new products and services for merchants includes sustainable packaging, website builders, agent-based commerce, pay-later purchases, B2B marketplaces, B2C CRMs, and more. The post New Ecommerce Tools: October 1,...
A new platform will be an alternative to Kindle, and bookshops will earn 100% of the profit from sales The online store Bookshop.org is launching a platform through which independent bookshops in the UK will be able to sell ebooks as an...
Scot Wingo observed consumers' shopping journeys while running ChannelAdvisor. His new firm, ReFiBuy, applies that experience to generative AI optimization. The post ChannelAdvisor Founder Launches GEO for Merchants appeared first on...
Traffic declines from spam updates are typically drastic and result from violations of Google's published policies. The post Google’s Spam Updates, Explained appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Email marketers lose simple reputation charts as Postmaster Tools version two emphasizes compliance status. The post New Google Postmaster Tools Focus on Compliance appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Luxury department store says passwords and payment details were not affected in the ‘isolated incident’ Harrods has warned some customers that their personal data may have been taken in an IT breach, after a system belonging to one of...
In 2020, Karim Abed was chief financial officer for Texas-based home builder, but he yearned to launch his own business and reconnect with his heritage. The post CFO Shifts to Menswear, Egyptian Roots appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
US regulator said company enrolled millions of customers into service without consent and made it difficult to cancel Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5bn in fines and redress to Prime subscribers to settle a lawsuit by the US Federal Trade...
Foreign brands not linked to Kirk’s Turning Point USA sell patriotic gear with unclear promises to donate profits Just hours after Charlie Kirk’s death was confirmed, hundreds of advertisements for memorial merchandise appeared on...
New products and services this week address agentic commerce, multichannel fulfillment, email and SMS marketing, sales tax, sponsored ads, social commerce, AI assistants, and more. The post New Ecommerce Tools: September 25, 2025...
AI-generated search results are crushing some digital news publishers. It's an opportune time for publishers and merchants to explore direct collaborations. The post Prime Time for Merchant-Publisher Deals? appeared first on Practical...
There's no universal guide for product integraton on genAI platforms, but merchants can take proactive steps to prepare. The post Ask an Expert: How to Start with GEO? appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
ChatGPT sometimes hallucinates source URLs, sending users to 404 "not found" pages. The post Recover ChatGPT 404 Traffic with GA4 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Children as young as seven are looking beyond pocket money or a Saturday job to run lucrative side hustles Most adults look back on their childhood earnings and think of pocket money, Christmas gifts or a Saturday job. These days,...
Biometric technology is among the most promising trends in retail, but Australia's Kmart decision exemplifies growing regulatory opposition. The post Facial Recognition Bans Spread Globally appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Two CEOs share solutions for cross-device tracking, anonymous visitor identification, and conversion API strategies — all for better performance. The post How Brands Boost ROI with Smart Data appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal issues decision in case against Claire Gill, a partner at Carter-Ruck, over legal threats on behalf of client A partner at the top libel firm Carter-Ruck was hired “in furtherance of fraud” when she sent...
The new framework could detect four times more fraud, Visa claims, saving $2.5 billion annually. The post Visa’s VAMP Could Cost Banks and Merchants appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Super-budget Chinese retailer reports revenues of $63.3m last year, almost double its $32m in 2023 Business live – latest updates The UK operation of the Chinese online marketplace Temu doubled revenues and pre-tax profits last year, as...
This week's rundown includes updates on agentic commerce, embedded checkout, ecommerce search, reverse logistics, fulfillment, warehouse automation, and more. The post New Ecommerce Tools: September 17, 2025 appeared first on Practical...
Writing a book, like building a business, is risky, requiring vision and dedication. The potential rewards include a large audience and a lasting impact. The post Can Writing a Book Grow Your Business? appeared first on Practical...
Search bots and AI crawlers can no longer generate 100 listings per page. It's a telling change by Google. The post Did Google Just Prevent Rank Tracking? appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Retail media advertisers can now run placements on enterprise ecommerce sites via Google's Search Ads 360 platform, upending the digital retail media market. The post Google-Criteo Deal Unlocks Retail Media appeared first on Practical...
With research suggesting fewer than half of adults carry a wallet, four people reveal if they still do and what’s inside Fewer than half of British adults now carry a physical wallet , according to recent research, with many carrying...
Here's how to overcome entrepreneurial doldrums, when a business is seemingly stuck in no growth or worse. The post 36 Ways to Revive an Ecommerce Business appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
This week's rundown includes updates on AI tools, shipping, video editing, shopping assistants, international commerce, B2B platforms, and crypto-to-cash payments. The post New Ecommerce Tools: September 10, 2025 appeared first on...
Six elements on a page drive visibility on search engines and generative AI platforms. Three tools can quickly analyze. The post Quick SEO: 6 Key Elements, 3 Free Tools appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Combining first-party behavioral data and artificial intelligence can transform outbound marketing. The post Can AI Send the Perfect Ecommerce Promo? appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Lack of transparency and flexibility frustrate Performance Max advertisers. Google is listening. The post Google PMax Unveils Optimization Tools appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
In October 2025, ecommerce content marketers could address Halloween, cultural observances, industry occasions, and seasonal transitions. The post 5 Content Marketing Ideas for October 2025 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Once worth £5bn, Asos dropped out of the FTSE 250 this week and other brands face sharp competition in a tough market Once the feared enemy of the high street and worth more than £5bn, the online fashion retailer Asos has seen its value...
This week: tools for email marketing, marketplace automation, AI agents, multi-site commerce, D2C subscriptions, interactive messaging, and website builders. The post New Ecommerce Tools: September 4, 2025 appeared first on Practical...
The fall retail selling season is also a time to plan for the coming year. Here are 12 new and time-tested books to help make informed choices. The post A Dozen Good Reads for Better Decisions appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
AI-generated software may seem far-fetched, but the process is a bit like using a spreadsheet. The post Vibe Coding Is Ecommerce’s New Excel appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Search engine optimization has shifted from traditional organic rankings to AI-generated citations. The post Control AI Answers about Your Brand appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
What began as a convenience rule in the 1930s grew into a key component of global ecommerce. The post Ecommerce after De Minimis Tariff Exemption appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
A longstanding exemption that let people skip import fees on packages valued at less than $800 ended on Friday A longstanding tariff exemption that let people skip import fees for small-value packages ended on Friday, leaving small...
On-again, off-again tariffs have not lessened cross-border ecommerce opportunities. Passport CEO Alex Yancher shares tactics for profitable international growth. The post Smarter Paths to Global Sales appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Customs agency starts collecting full duties on Friday as Donald Trump ends de minimis exemption for packages worth under $800 The US tariff exemption for package shipments valued under $800 officially ended on Friday, raising costs and...
Online fashion seller’s losses widen to £264m as Poundland confirms plans to close up to 150 stores The online fashion seller Debenhams, formerly known as Boohoo, is considering the sale of its Pretty Little Thing (PLT) brand and the...
Plea about ‘de minimis’ rule, which has underpinned the rise of the online specialists Shein and Temu Rachel Reeves must intervene to assist British retailers by ending an imports tax break that favours Chinese online rivals and...
Scrutiny of selling platforms grows as female users warning of harassment on sites after photos stolen and sexualised Users of secondhand clothing websites such as Vinted are warning about the danger their images will be used against...
Ex-chancellor criticises hesitant approach to crypto and warns country in danger of missing next surge in market Business live – latest updates The UK has been left behind in the cryptocurrency boom and is in danger of missing a second...
Tech giant reported generally positive revenue numbers, but may not meet expectations on its operating income Amazon failed to quiet concerns over how Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs would affect its e-commerce business as it reported...
As the US president’s family profits from private money, the Bank of England is showing necessary leadership by rejecting the hype Hype too often influences policymakers when it comes to regulating markets. So it was reassuring to hear...
Michael McGrath awaits results of secret shopper investigation amid crackdown on Chinese retail platforms The EU justice commissioner has expressed shock at the toxicity and dangers of some goods being sold by Shein and Temu, amid a...
A surge in messages from fraudsters about automatic renewal at a higher price has prompted Amazon to email 200m users to warn them As a frequent Amazon shopper you pay £95 for an annual Prime subscription, so when an email arrives...
I love a sale – but scrolling the list of Amazon’s deals is overwhelming to the point of delirium I’m a simple girl. My idea of fun is an annual event in which people are crushed in pursuit of half-price Christmas decorations. But those...