Welcome to the first “Commerce Corner”! Did the universe really need another newsletter? Probably not. But here we are, making sure you stay on top of your commerce game while adding a little fun to your inbox. Trust us—you’ll be glad we showed up. 😉 Missed a beat while conquering…

Every business has its own way of learning about what the competition is up to. But what does it look like when it’s done at Amazon scale? Last week the Wall Street Journal broke a story about Amazon’s “Project Curiosity” which was set up to learn about their…

This week, Amazon implemented a new “low inventory fee” targeted at merchants utilizing FBA (Fulfilled by Amazon) services. Here’s an overview of how this fee works and its implications for businesses. How this Fee Works Amazon’s system calculates the days of supply for each product stored in FBA,…

Ecommerce aggregators play a vital role in nurturing the small-business ecosystem. Despite the current challenges they face, there is optimism for a turnaround. Recent events such as Thrasio, an Amazon aggregator, filing for bankruptcy, and Win Brands Group, a Shopify aggregator, downsizing its workforce by 50%, highlight the…

The $800 de minimis limit gives Temu and Shein a huge tax advantage over US-based ecommerce sellers. If you are unfamiliar with de minimis, here is what it means. When you import goods into the US, you can do it tax-free if the value is under $800. Temu/Shein…

We don’t have flying cars yet! But drone delivery is becoming a reality for 75% of the population in Dallas-Fort Worth. This development is a dream come true for those of us fascinated by the prospects of last-mile delivery innovations. Ever since Jeff Bezos introduced the idea of…

The Wall Street Journal reports a notable shift among retailers back towards the Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory management model, signaling a return to strategies that prioritize efficiency in operations. The main idea of JIT is that you push the inventory replenishment as close to the demand window as possible.…

Trust is the cornerstone of any marketplace; without it, transactions simply won’t happen. This raises an important question: Should platforms like Amazon be held accountable for the products sold by third-party sellers on their marketplace? The answer is a resounding yes. Historically, marketplaces have shied away from taking…

As you may know, shipping carriers — including our pals at UPS — like to shake things up with updates to their services and rates at the beginning of each year (and before peak season). No worries though! We’ve got your back and made staying up to date…

Happy New Year! You know what that means…it’s that time of year again, RATE CHANGES! Rest assured, we’ve your back! You can count on us to keep you informed on industry happenings that could impact your business! Navigation January 21st, 2024 USPS Changes Starting January 21st, 2024, USPS…