There’s a lot shifting across the eCommerce landscape. Amazon’s cutting FBA capacity, USPS is rolling out price hikes, and OpenAI is building a massive new data hub deep in Abilene, TX.
This issue of Commerce Corner is packed with smart moves, real talk, and quick reads to help you keep your fulfillment flowing and your margins intact.
🤠 OpenAI is Building the Future in a Pair of Boots
OpenAI is setting up a massive AI training facility in Abilene, Texas. It won’t be just for engineers, it could potentially power the tools behind your marketing, forecasting, and fulfillment stack.
Yes, this has everything to do with your shop →
📬 USPS is in Its Shake-Up Era
Price hikes, slower delivery zones, and a 10-year overhaul are already hitting small merchants. USPS is moving ahead with its Delivering for America plan, and it’s time to get clear on what that means for your shipping strategy.
Here’s what’s changing and how to stay ahead →
🇨🇦 Canada Post Might Go Dark Again
A strike could start any day, and that means major delivery delays across Canada. If you’re shipping up north, it’s time to line up your backups and prep now.
What to expect and how to keep orders moving →
📈 Online Sales Are Up – Just Not on Fire
Q1 eCommerce grew 6.1%. Sellers continue to lead online, even as growth cools. Buyers are being pickier, and it’s up to sellers to meet the moment.
We break down the numbers and how to keep growing →
📦 Amazon is Playing Tetris with Your Inventory
Amazon is shrinking FBA storage limits for May and June. If you rely on Prime to deliver the goods, less space means more planning. We’ve got the latest on what sellers are seeing—and what to do next.
See how merchants are staying stocked without stress →
Partner Spotlight
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Commerce Corner Chatter
In this episode of The Business of eCommerce, Jagath Narayan is back with shipping expert Timur Eligulashvili for round two of our deep dive into parcel strategy.
Timur’s the founder of Logistics Remix and has spent 20+ years inside the biggest names in logistics. He and Jagath get into what’s really going on with USPS, UPS, Amazon Shipping, and why regional carriers might be your next best friend.
If you want to future-proof your shipping game and stop burning budget on avoidable costs, this one’s worth the listen.
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That’s a wrap on this edition of Commerce Corner. We covered FBA limits, postal shakeups, slower growth stats, and AI getting dusty boots in Texas. If your head’s spinning a little, you’re not alone. Your ops will thank you for staying ahead.
We will be back with more updates and insight. And possibly a new shipping acronym to obsess over. Keep it smooth and stay stocked.
The Ordoro Team
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