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eBay Launches ‘AI Activate’ Programme with OpenAI
eBay has announced a new initiative, ‘AI Activate’, developed in partnership with OpenAI, that aims to help small businesses use AI.
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OpenAI announces ‘Instant Checkout’ tool that lets you buy products in your chat
OpenAI has introduced a new feature, ‘Instant Checkout,’ that lets ChatGPT users purchase products directly within the app during chats.
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Amazon Expands Multi-Channel Fulfillment to Shopify, Walmart and SHEIN
Amazon is widening the reach of its logistics network, announcing that its Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) service will now support orders placed on Shopify, Walmart, and SHEIN.
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Squarespace launches funding option for entrepreneurs in the US and UK
Squarespace has launched Squarespace Capital, a new funding option designed to give entrepreneurs quicker access to financing.
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Faire expands into New Zealand and 14 European countries
The online wholesale marketplace Faire has rolled out its service to New Zealand and 14 additional European countries.
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Shopify Collective expands its global reach
Shopify recently announced a major expansion of its Shopify Collective service, making it available in 36 additional countries.
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Best Buy takes on Amazon with the launch of a third-party marketplace
Best Buy has joined the ranks of major US retailers offering a third-party marketplace. What will this mean for the retailer — and shoppers?
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The end of ‘De Minimis’: why U.S. tariff changes could spell trouble for eBay and Etsy Sellers
From August 29, 2025, a major shift in U.S. trade policy will come into effect — the end of the so-called ‘de minimis’ rule.
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Fast Simon announces new integration with Shopify Hydrogen 2
Fast Simon, a leader in AI-powered shopping optimization, has announced a new integration with Shopify Hydrogen 2, aimed at dramatically improving the performance and search engine visibility of Shopify storefronts. This move brings server-side rendering (SSR) capabilities to Fast Simon’s AI-driven merchandising and search tools, meaning Shopify merchants can now deliver faster, more SEO-friendly and…
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BigCommerce ends its affiliate program
The well-known ecommerce platform BigCommerce has abruptly announced the discontinuation of its Affiliate Program. Affiliate partners were informed of the decision on 13 May 2025, with the program closing four days later on the 17th. The affiliate program, which allowed partners to earn commissions by promoting the BigCommerce platform, has over the years been a…
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Amazon launches team to focus on agentic AI
Amazon has announced the creation of a new team focused on developing ‘agentic’ artificial intelligence — a type of AI that doesn’t just respond to questions but can actually carry out complex tasks for users. The new group will be based at Lab126, Amazon’s secretive research center in Silicon Valley, best known for developing products…
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