Online Sellers news and trends

Decision Brief: Online Seller’s Guide to Advanced Authentication Techniques
Authentication // December 14, 2023

Introduction: Online sellers are consistently grappling with the delicate balance of upholding robust security measures while providing customers with a seamless shopping experience. Central to striking this balance is the authentication process, coupled with the adept use of technology and agility in responding to ever-evolving...

Shopify Aims to Use AI to Give Merchants Competitive Edge
Retail // November 01, 2023

Shopify, a leading provider of software and services to online sellers, has been turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to give its merchants a competitive edge. When the company reports results on Thursday (Nov. 2), investors will be looking to see if these tools will drive...

Amazon Cancels Planned Fee for Merchants Not Using Its Shipping Services
Amazon // September 20, 2023

Amazon has canceled a planned fee on merchants who don’t use its shipping services. The fee, announced in August, was set to take effect Oct. 1 and would have applied to third-party merchants using Amazon’s Seller Fulfilled Prime program, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (Sept. 20). Amazon began notifying merchant...

Online Sellers Weigh Value of TikTok, Twitter in Reaching New Customers
Retail // December 27, 2022

Retailers that rely heavily on social media for sales may want to consider diversifying platforms. TikTok is poised to be regulated in the U.S. and has already been banned on government-issued devices in multiple states, including South Dakota. Meanwhile, Twitter is searching for a successor CEO and EU...

Interviews & Exclusives
Decision Brief: Online Seller’s Guide to Advanced Authentication Techniques

December 14, 2023
Introduction: Online sellers are consistently grappling with the delicate balance of upholding robust security measures while providing customers with a seamless shopping experience. Central to striking this balance is the authentication process, coupled with the adept use of technology and agility in responding to ever-evolving regulations. This demands a strategic approach that seamlessly combines safety […]

Online Sellers Weigh Value of TikTok, Twitter in Reaching New Customers

December 27, 2022
Retailers that rely heavily on social media for sales may want to consider diversifying platforms. TikTok is poised to be regulated in the U.S. and has already been banned on...

Amazon (And Others) Brace For India’s New eCommerce Tax

February 10, 2020
The jousting over eCommerce taxes — especially for U.S. firms operating on an international scale — is about to get more heated. Last week in India, the government proposed a...

Shifting Away From the “Payroll Paradigm”

January 20, 2017
The global reach of the eCommerce marketplace model has opened up income opportunities for people where once none existed. Getting people paid on time — when the on time means...

Quick Reads
Pretty Links Introduces Branded Checkout Links for Online Sellers

January 18, 2024
Pretty Links, a link management WordPress plugin, has unveiled its latest feature, a built-in payment-link function that allows online sellers to create branded checkout links for selling products across various channels. This new feature, PrettyPay, was developed in collaboration with the Stripe payments platform, Pretty Links said in a Thursday (Jan. 18) press release. “PrettyPay […]

Shopify Aims to Use AI to Give Merchants Competitive Edge

November 01, 2023
Shopify, a leading provider of software and services to online sellers, has been turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to give its merchants a competitive edge. When the company reports results...

Amazon Cancels Planned Fee for Merchants Not Using Its Shipping Services

September 20, 2023
Amazon has canceled a planned fee on merchants who don’t use its shipping services. The fee, announced in August, was set to take effect Oct. 1 and would have applied...

Amazon Uses Accelerator Program To Lure Exclusive Brands

July 18, 2019
In a quest to expand brand partnerships, Amazon is offering independent merchants prominent placement on its platform as well as marketing support and product reviews. The cost for entry into...