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Best Buy Takes on Amazon With Launch of 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 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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