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…
Running an eCommerce business is a wild ride. One minute you’re celebrating a huge sales day, the next you’re knee-deep in return requests wondering why someone needed to send back six pairs of socks. (No judgment—we’ve all been there.) Learn how Ordoro and ReturnZap are making returns suck…
If you’ve been feeling like your USPS deliveries have taken the scenic route lately, you’re not imagining it. The USPS 10 Year Plan means service tweaks and price hikes, and for eCommerce sellers, that’s a combo worth paying attention to. The Postal Service has been in overhaul mode,…
Here we go again. If you ship to Canada, it’s time to stay sharp. Shipping delays are expected as the Canada Post strike looms in May 2025, and yes, this isn’t the first disruption we’ve seen this year. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has handed in their…
Amazon’s doing some spring cleaning, and guess what? Your inventory might be on the chopping block. Amazon FBA Limits Are Here for May and June 2025. The eCommerce giant is scaling back how much inventory sellers can send to its fulfillment centers. Less space, stricter limits, and more…
Let’s talk about eCommerce growth in Q1 2025, because it’s not exactly on fire, but it’s not frozen either. U.S. eCommerce pulled in $300.2 billion last quarter, marking a 6.1% increase from the same time last year. That’s the slowest growth we’ve seen since 2022. But here’s the…
Big AI energy is heading to West Texas. OpenAI is getting some cowboy boots as it announces plans to build the world’s largest AI training facility in Abilene, Texas, turning a quiet city into the latest frontier for high-performance computing. And while it might sound like something only…
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…
Will there be a shortage this year? The Toy Question on Every Seller’s Mind. It’s a fair question thats popping up more and more as sellers weigh their seasonal inventory plans. With sourcing timelines shifting, consumer demand rising, and whispers of warehouse overstock from last year, no one’s…
Tariffs have been dominating headlines lately, and if you’re in eCommerce, you’ve probably felt the ripple effects in your margins, sourcing, or shipping costs. Now, there’s a possible shift on the horizon—how does a tariff exemption for small retailers sound? A group of U.S. senators is pushing for…