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EU introduces new €3 fee on low-cost ecommerce imports
The European Union will abolish its €150 duty-free import threshold on July 1, 2026, introducing a new €3 customs duty on many low-value ecommerce shipments entering the bloc. The move could increase costs for merchants selling into the EU while helping level the playing field between overseas sellers and EU-based retailers.
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Shopify Launches Campaign Autopilot AI Marketing Tool
Shopify has launched Campaign Autopilot, an AI-powered marketing tool that automates campaign management across selected advertising channels. The new feature aims to help merchants spend less time managing ads while retaining control over budgets and performance goals.
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Visa and OpenAI Team Up on AI Commerce
Visa and OpenAI have announced a new partnership aimed at bringing secure payment capabilities to AI-powered shopping experiences. The move could help transform AI assistants from product discovery tools into platforms that can facilitate purchases on behalf of consumers.
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Amazon Confirms Prime Day 2026 Dates
Amazon has announced that Prime Day 2026 will run from June 23 to June 26. We explain what this means for consumers and merchants.
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Shopify’s Q1 2026 Earnings Are In
Shopify has reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with the ecommerce giant announcing a 34% year-over-year growth in revenue and a free cash flow margin of 15%.
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GameStop Makes Shock $55.5 Billion Bid for eBay
In one of the most unexpected ecommerce developments of the year, gaming retailer GameStop has submitted a proposal to acquire eBay in a deal valued at approximately $55.5 billion.
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Amazon Announces New Surcharge on Fulfillment Services
As rising fuel costs linked to the US and Israeli attacks on Iran ripple through the ecommerce sector, Amazon announces a new surcharge on fulfillment.
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ChatGPT Traffic Converts 31% Better Than Organic Search, New Ecommerce Study Suggests
A new study suggests that traffic originating from ChatGPT converts significantly better than traditional organic search traffic.
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JD.com Launches JoyExpress in Europe, Raising Questions for Amazon
JD.com has announced the launch of JoyExpress, a new express delivery network in Europe designed to support its upcoming ecommerce platform, Joybuy. The move marks a significant step in the Chinese retail giant’s expansion into key European markets, where Amazon currently dominates online retail. JoyExpress forms part of JINGDONG Logistics, the logistics arm of JD.com.…
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Amazon Tests Amazon Now — a 30-Minute Grocery Delivery Service in London
Amazon has launched a new ultra-fast delivery service in the UK, ‘Amazon Now,’ as it steps up efforts to make online shopping almost instantaneous.
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Google Unveils its Universal Commerce Protocol, Raising Big Questions for the Future of Retail
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how people shop online, and with the release of its new ‘Universal Commerce Protocol,’ Google is making a clear play to sit at the center of that transformation. At the opening of this year’s National Retail Federation (NRF) conference, Google unveiled a sweeping vision for what it calls the “agentic…
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Shopify Pushes Commerce Into AI Chat Experiences
Shopify has launched Agentic Storefronts, a new feature designed to let merchants surface products and complete purchases directly inside AI-powered chat platforms such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot.
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Cyber Monday Drives $14.25 Billion in U.S. Online Purchases
Cyber Monday 2025 set a new online spending record at $14.25B, according to Adobe, with BNPL usage rising and mobile driving most purchases.
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OpenAI Rolls Out ChatGPT’s New Shopping Research Tool
OpenAI has launched the ChatGPT shopping research tool, giving users quick, AI-generated product comparisons and tailored recommendations in one place.
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Shopify Reports Strong Earnings Performance in Q3 2025
Shopify has released its earnings for Q3 2025 — and the ecommerce platform is continuing a run of solid performance.
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WooCommerce Adds Reddit Integration to Reach High-Intent Shoppers
WooCommerce has launched a new integration with Reddit Ads, giving merchants an easier way to reach Reddit’s high-intent shoppers through automated catalog syncing and streamlined campaign setup.
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Walmart and OpenAI Join Forces to Provide AI-Powered Shopping
Walmart has announced a new partnership with OpenAI that will let customers shop directly through ChatGPT, ushering in what the company calls an “AI-first” retail experience.
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Shopify Launches New WordPress Plugin
Shopify has launched an official WordPress plugin, giving millions of website owners an easier way to sell products using Shopify’s checkout tools.
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Lovable Launches AI-Powered Shopify Integration
AI website builder Lovable has announced a new integration with Shopify, allowing users to create and launch a fully functional ecommerce store simply by describing their idea in plain English. The integration, which is currently available for use on new Shopify store builds only, aims to take merchants “from idea to store in minutes.” With…
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New Integration Announced by WooCommerce and Snapchat
WooCommerce and Snapchat have announced an integration that lets WooCommerce users connect their stores directly to Snapchat for Business.
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