Low impact

USPS Can Bill Sellers for Foreign Duties

The E.U.'s July 2026 removal of its de minimis exemption prompted the USPS's rule.

Agency Founder Touts YouTube TV Ads

Alex Walser says YouTube TV viewers are more likely to buy, and the ad clicks cost less.

AI Shopping Metrics Considered

Successful AI shopping assistance is measured by the quality of buying decisions, not how much time customers spend interacting with the tool.

E-commerce

New Ecommerce Tools: October 21, 2026

New services this week include AI-powered marketing, agentic commerce, return platforms, dropshipping, cross-border commerce, sales tax management, and more.

E-commerce

Shopify, Vercel Arm Stores for AI Agents

The collaboration allows humans and external AI agents alike to shop a store.

Beware of AI Content for SEO

Google increasingly seeks original, people-first content demonstrating experience, expertise, authoritativeness, and trust.

Content & Quality

AI Platforms Attract a Growing Ecosystem

Apps, connectors, marketplaces, protocols, and payment systems are beginning to form around AI platforms.

Commerce Data as Credit Data

Sales, fulfillment, and shipping are becoming part of a merchant's potential borrowing capacity.

New Ecommerce Tools: October 14, 2026

This week: agentic checkouts, AI-powered marketing, same-day deliveries, brand intelligence, cross-border commerce, multi-carrier shipping, and more.

E-commerce

Fewer Apps, More Done

Every app promises to save time, yet each takes some back.

How to Track ChatGPT Traffic in GA4

Traffic from ChatGPT is low volume but often the most engaging referral source, even more than organic search.

Measurement

Retail Media’s Opportunity Cost

Where does merchandising end and retail media begin?

E-commerce