The Can’t-Miss Updates Shaping eCommerce Right Now The eCommerce world doesn’t hit snooze, and neither does Commerce Corner. Whether it’s shipping shakeups, marketplace experiments, or industry curveballs, there’s always something new making headlines. Lucky for you, we’ve rounded up the stories that matter most. Let’s get into it—your…
USPS might soon be paying up for late deliveries. Lawmakers are proposing the PONY UP Act (yes, that’s really its name), which would require USPS to compensate customers when guaranteed delivery timelines aren’t met. The bill aims to boost accountability and reduce delays. But how could this shake…
Artificial intelligence is stepping up in a big way, and OpenAI’s Operator is leading the charge. Designed specifically for eCommerce businesses, this tech promises to tackle everything from customer support to fulfillment workflows. The OpenAI Operator is like having a 24/7 employee who doesn’t need coffee breaks—and we’re…
UPS is making waves in the shipping world, and not just because of their iconic brown trucks. In a big move, the carrier has announced UPS SurePost changes that involve ending its partnership with USPS for last-mile deliveries. Instead, UPS will take the reins and handle those lightweight…
Commerce Corner Is Back and 2025’s Already Making Industry Waves Welcome back! It’s a new year, and we’re ready to jump back into bringing you the eCommerce stories you actually want to read. So grab your drink of choice (whether it’s coffee, tea, or that fancy green juice…
Picture this: Your online store is thriving. Orders are rolling in from every corner of the globe, and your kitchen table (aka your “fulfillment center”) is buried under packing tape and shipping labels. You’ve realized it’s time to level up. You need a shipping and operations tool that…
Great news for eCommerce businesses shipping to Canada: Canada Post resumes mail service to the US! After a few months of disruptions, USPS mail services to Canada are now restored, making it easier for you to ship cross-border with more options and less hassle. Canada Post Resumes Mail…
A USPS truck on the move, because who has time to wait? Shipping just got a serious glow-up. USPS is rolling out new USPS same day and next day delivery solutions for volume sellers, making it easier than ever to keep up with customers’ “I want it yesterday”…
An Amazon package on a doorstep with a “Deals” sticker—this is the new Amazon discount storefront. Amazon is at it again—shaking up the eCommerce world like only they can. This time, they’re rolling out a shiny new discount storefront to take on Shein and Temu, the reigning champions…
The chatter around USPS privatization shipping changes is heating up, and it’s causing a ripple of concern across the eCommerce world. For eBay sellers and small businesses alike, the possibility of the U.S. Postal Service going private raises big questions about shipping costs, rural service, and delivery reliability.…