From big retail events getting a reality check to funding opportunities heating up on eBay, this Commerce Corner edition is packed with changes that could reshape how you plan, promote, and grow. We’ve got the insights to help you keep your inventory sharp, your strategy flexible, and your ops ready for whatever’s next.
🏛️ A Tariff Exemption for Small Retailers?
A group of senators is urging trade officials to ease tariff pressure on small retailers. It’s early, but it could be a big deal for merchants juggling rising import costs. We’re unpacking what’s being proposed.
How to stay ready if the rules change →
💰 eBay’s Giving Out $10K to Sellers
The Up & Running Grant is back. Fifty eBay sellers will get $10,000, seller tools, and mentoring to scale their shops. Even if you’re not on eBay, it’s a reminder that ops and vision matter when it’s time to grow.
See what they’re looking for and how the grant could give your biz a boost →
📆 Some Sellers Are Sitting Out Prime Day
Between slimmer margins and steeper fees, Prime Day isn’t penciling out for everyone. More sellers are pressing pause on promos and prioritizing profit over flash.
This is how smart merchants are staying competitive without going all in →
🧸 The Toy Question on Every Seller’s Mind
Warehouses are full now, but long-term supply concerns, cost shifts, and secondhand trends are changing how sellers think about seasonal inventory.
This one’s a must-watch for what it signals across the supply chain →
INTEGRATION SPOTLIGHT
We’re teaming up with ConstaCloud to supercharge your eCommerce game. With their AppConnect platform, you’ll get access to faster and more flexible integrations, making it easier to connect to new channels, platforms, and automations without the usual tech headaches. This partnership means smoother operations, quicker rollouts, and more ways to scale your business while spending less time managing your backend.
Ready to see what this means for you? Check out how ConstaCloud is helping us build the future of fulfillment.
Amazon Shipping V2 is Now in Ordoro
Amazon built one of the fastest logistics networks on the planet. Now you can use it to ship your own orders.
Last year, we rolled out Amazon Shipping in Ordoro. Merchants on Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, and other platforms started shipping with Amazon’s network—without having to rely on FBA.
Now V2 is here. It’s faster to set up, easier to use, and fully embedded inside your Ordoro workflow.
- No account gymnastics
- Full Ordoro automation
- Weekend pickups, P.O. box delivery, and no extra fees
If you’re already shipping with us, this is ready for you. If you’re not, it’s a great time to see what you’ve been missing.
Commerce Chatter
Need capital to grow your eCommerce business but tired of getting ghosted by banks? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Business of eCommerce, Jagath Narayan sits down with Eric Youngstrom, CEO of Onramp Funds, to talk about financing options built specifically for online sellers.
From inventory buys to marketing budgets, we’re digging into smarter ways to manage cash flow. Whether you’re scaling up or just getting started, this is the money talk you actually want to hear.
That’s a wrap on this edition of Commerce Corner. We covered grants, promos, policy pivots, and the state of the toy aisle—so yeah, your strategy notebook might need a new page.
Oh, and since Mother’s Day is this weekend, here’s a fun one: it’s the third-biggest retail holiday of the year. So if you’re wondering why your warehouse suddenly feels like a floral frenzy mixed with last-minute panic buys… that’s why.
We’ll be back soon with more updates, more insights, and maybe even more semi-useful holiday trivia. Until then, keep your shipping smooth and your moms happy.
The Ordoro Team
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