You blinked, eCommerce changed again. One week it’s dog boots doubling in sales. The next, it’s platform updates, AI guardrails, and growth forecasts that look great until shipping costs show up. At the same time, merchants are recalibrating behind the scenes. That’s why in this week’s Commerce Corner, we packed the stories worth your scroll, along with notes from the road and a closer look at how smarter shipping logic through our new partnership is helping merchants protect margin at checkout.
🐶 Dog Boots Had a Better Week Than Most Products.
Winter Storm Fern rolled in and suddenly paw protectors were flying off shelves. Weather-driven eCommerce sales are real, and they move fast. The real question is whether your inventory can move faster.
Read the tiny snow shoe lesson →
📈 Online Sales Are Growing. Are Your Margins?
Forecasts say eCommerce keeps climbing through 2030. Great. Meanwhile, shipping costs, returns, and fees are quietly nibbling at your profit. Revenue is up. Is your margin?
See what growth really costs →
🤖 Shopify and Amazon Set New AI Guardrails
Shopify says AI agents aren’t bypassing checkout. Amazon says sellers are responsible for the AI tools they use. Automation is expanding, but so are the guardrails.
Here’s what actually changed →
📦 Shopify Is Sunsetting Stocky.
Stocky officially has an expiration date. Shopify wants merchants to move into its native inventory tools before 2026. If Stocky runs your purchasing, now is the time to think ahead.
See what your options look like →
🌍 De Minimis Is Not Making a Comeback.
The Supreme Court limited tariff authority. Some hoped that meant the de minimis exemption might return. It does not. Import rules still matter, and so do your landed costs.
Get clear on what changed and what didn’t →
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Shipping feeling a little… off?
You are not alone. Whether the challenges start at checkout or after the order is placed, many merchants find their shipping setup is not quite working. That is why Ordoro and ShipperHQ are working together to help eCommerce brands find the right setup for where they are now and where they are headed.
Together, we are helping growing brands improve rates, streamline fulfillment, and create a smoother post-purchase experience.
See what a smarter shipping strategy looks like →
ORDORO ON THE ROAD
Camp Miva
Next stop, Camp Miva. We’re heading to a conference where the conversations are technical, the merchants know their stack, and performance is not optional.
If you’re building on Miva, your backend has to keep pace with your storefront. That means synced inventory, reliable integrations, and shipping workflows that hold up under pressure.
Whether you’re refining your operation or preparing for your next growth phase, let’s talk about what scaling cleanly looks like.
We’ll be on site all week, ready to talk shop. Want to meet up? Let’s connect →
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Brightpearl by Sage x Ordoro
Last week we visited our friends and neighbors at the Brightpearl by Sage Austin office for a hands-on session about integrations and operational clarity.
Inventory Planner by Sage and Ordoro work together to give merchants a single, accurate view of inventory, replenishment needs, and fulfillment. Better forecasting. Smarter purchasing. Shipping that stays in sync. When systems talk to each other, growth gets a lot cleaner.
Always good to spend time with partners who care about the details that keep merchants running smoothly. Curious how the partnership supports modern merchants? Learn more about our partnerhip →
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Toy Fair
Earlier this month we were at Toy Fair, and it did not disappoint. It was fun to see established brands showcasing what’s next alongside up-and-coming creators building products that might just become the next breakout hit.
We saw amazing toys, clever games, and more than a few concepts that made us think, these are the ones retailers will be chasing soon. In the toy world, one standout product can change everything overnight.
As proud members of The Toy Association, we love supporting brands at every stage, especially when growth means inventory complexity and fulfillment pressure are right around the corner.
If you’re a toy brand preparing for your next retail expansion or demand spike, let’s talk. Connect with our team →
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We’re doubling down on merchant-focused events this year. The best insights happen face-to-face, in conversations about what’s actually working and what’s breaking under pressure.
If there’s a conference you love or think we should attend, let us know. We’re building our calendar.
Send us your recommendations →
That’s a wrap on this Commerce Corner. From weather-driven sales spikes to AI guardrails and smarter shipping logic, it’s clear eCommerce is not easing into the year.
⏰ REMINDER: Daylight saving time is around the corner, so get ready to lose an hour March 8th. Orders, unfortunately, will not. Keep your listings clean, your inventory synced, and your shipping logic smarter than your alarm clock.
Until next time!
The Ordoro Team
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