Feel like eCommerce hits differently every week? From Amazon’s slow-to-start Prime Day to eBay’s auto parts return mandate, sellers are feeling the pressure. Toss in rising refund expectations and a wave of cargo theft, and fulfillment suddenly feels like a contact sport. We’ve got what you need to stay ahead in this edition of Commerce Corner, stay fast, and stay profitable.
🛍 Inside Amazon’s First Four-Day Prime Day
Prime Day sales didn’t take off until Day 3. Shoppers waited, compared prices, and bought late. The takeaway? Urgency works, but timing is everything.
How to ride the wave without running a mega-sale. →
💸 Why Refund Speed Now Matters as Much as Shipping Speed
63% of shoppers expect same-day refunds. And nearly 40% would rather go to the dentist than wait more than a week. Refund delays lose sales and trust.
Fast refunds = loyal customers. Here’s how to speed things up. →
🔧 eBay’s Free Returns Rule Is Targeting Auto Parts
eBay now requires free 30-day returns for most auto parts and sellers are scrambling. Fitment issues, heavy returns, and rising costs are all in play.
Here’s what smart merchants are doing to protect margins. →
🚛 Cargo Theft in eCommerce Shipping Is Booming
Organized retail crime is coming for your freight. With cargo theft up 27%, even mid-size brands are at risk. Fake carriers, stolen trailers, hijacked loads.
Don’t panic. Here’s how to defend your shipping ops. →
COMMERCE CHATTER
Ever feel like you’re throwing money at ads and hoping for the best? In the latest episode of The Business of eCommerce, our CEO Jagath Narayan teams up with Google Ads strategist Dale W. Harrison to break down what’s really draining your marketing budget and how to fix it.
They get into why most ad campaigns fail before they even start, how to dodge the traps agencies don’t talk about, and what smart sellers are doing to turn paid traffic into actual profit.
If you’ve ever second-guessed your ad spend or wondered if Google Ads still works in 2025, this episode is for you.
FROM THE FULFILLMENT FILES
Obsolete inventory is more than a storage problem. It ties up cash, blocks new products, and drags down your margins while it quietly collects dust.
We break down how to spot dead stock before it piles up, what to automate to keep products moving, and how better forecasting can save your bottom line.
For sellers tired of clearing shelves at a loss, this article hits home.
That’s a wrap for this round of updates for Commerce Corner. Whether you’re deep in return season, dodging porch pirates, or just trying to find five minutes of inbox peace, we’ve got your back. Fulfillment might not always be pretty, but with Ordoro it’s at least under control. Breathe easy, ship smart, and get back to the stuff that actually grows your business.
The Ordoro Team
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