Amazon just dropped its holiday calendar. USPS is grounding packages. AI is helping shoppers decide what to buy, while MIT is wondering if any of it works. Plus, BigSummit brought the eCommerce world to our front porch. Grab your beverage of choice and dig in. This Commerce Corner…
A new report from MIT says 95% of generative AI pilot programs fail to deliver measurable business value. But that stat raises more questions than it answers. Are companies expecting too much from early-stage AI? Are they implementing it in the wrong places? Or are we simply measuring…
The end of the U.S. de minimis exemption is forcing a big change in how eCommerce brands ship and store inventory. For years, individual parcels could enter the U.S. duty-free, but not anymore. Now, more sellers are turning to bulk importing and 3PL fulfillment to save money, move…
Not long ago, generative AI shopping tools felt like a novelty. Something you might try out just to see what all the fuss was about. Fast forward to now, and they’re quickly becoming a central part of how people browse, compare, and decide what to buy online. A…
Amazon just published its official holiday shipping deadlines for 2025. These key dates shape deal submissions, Prime badge eligibility, and fulfillment cutoffs across FBA and AWD. Even if you’re not selling through Amazon, understanding the Amazon holiday shipping deadlines can help you plan around peak season slowdowns, carrier…
USPS is about to stop delivering a large volume of low-value international packages. Starting August 29, the Postal Service will officially suspend these shipments due to changes in customs policy. While the shift is tied to the end of the de minimis exemption, the impact will be felt…
When a commerce summit lands in your city, you show up. When that summit is BigSummit, packed with smart operators, enterprise brands, and platform executives rethinking how eCommerce actually works, you clear your calendar and listen closely. Ordoro was in the room this week, and this is what…
Bah humbug to holiday shipping costs as USPS turns up the heat on rates. The US and China hit snooze on tariffs, Walmart is tossing toy profits at sellers like candy at a parade, AI is deciding what shoppers buy, AOL is finally hanging up the phone, and…
Walmart zero commission toys sounds like one of those too-good-to-be-true internet rumors, except this one is real and it just landed in your seller lap right before the holidays. Walmart Marketplace is waiving commissions on select toy listings through December 31, and if you use Walmart Fulfillment Services…