AI models become platforms for apps and services
AI models become platforms for apps and services, influencing ecommerce with chatbots and interfaces.
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Retailers Target Gen Alpha as AI Reshapes Shopping
Retailers target Gen Alpha as AI reshapes shopping, identifying what children desire and shifting focus from Gen Z to this…
Monika Kruger • Flash Picks2
US food and drink growth to slow by 2027
US food and drink growth is projected to slow to 2-3% by 2027, returning to pre-pandemic trends with steady volume…
Monika Kruger • Brand Spotlights3
Moody's Upgrades Retail, Apparel Outlook as Tariffs Ease
Moody's upgrades retail and apparel sector outlook to stable, citing easing tariffs and steady labor markets, predicting 2-4% revenue growth…
Marie Wagner • Product Launches4
IN CHRISTIAN, IS IT RIGHT PARENTS DON'T CARE ABOUT THE GROWTH OF CHILDHOOD?
“Educate a teen in keeping with the trail that’s correct for him, so on the outdated age he won’t deviate…
Marie Wagner • Product Launches5
Halloween Spending Slumps as Shoppers Cut Candy, Costumes
Halloween spending drops 16% as 61% of shoppers skip candy, costumes, and decorations, averaging $162 per person this year.
Monika Kruger • Trend Alerts
Flash Picks Monika Kruger • Flash Picks • October 31, 2026 • 3 min read
AI models become platforms for apps and services
AI models become platforms for apps and services, influencing ecommerce with chatbots and interfaces.
Monika Kruger • Flash Picks • October 31, 2026 • 3 min read
Trend Alerts Monika Kruger • Trend Alerts • October 30, 2026 • 2 min read
Shopify integrates Meta AI tool Muse
Shopify integrates Meta AI tool Muse, a personal AI agent handling websites and transactions.
Monika Kruger • Trend Alerts • October 30, 2026 • 2 min read
Product Launches Monika Kruger • Product Launches • October 29, 2026 • 3 min read
Austin Startup Offers Mail-In Gut Microbiome Tests
Mail-in gut test from Austin startup Tiny Health lets customers collect a stool swab at home and receive a microbiome…
Monika Kruger • Product Launches • October 29, 2026 • 3 min read
Product Launches Monika Kruger • Product Launches • October 28, 2026 • 2 min read
Marketing expert warns against brand extensions for new products
Marketing expert Rok Hladnik warns brand extensions for new products may confuse customers and dilute focus, recommending separate identities instead.
Monika Kruger • Product Launches • October 28, 2026 • 2 min read
Product Launches Monika Kruger • Product Launches • October 27, 2026 • 2 min read
North Carolina Agency Highlights YouTube TV Ads Potential
Alex Walser launched Savant Syndicate in 2024 , a North Carolina boutique that helps ecommerce brands run acquisition and retention…
Monika Kruger • Product Launches • October 27, 2026 • 2 min read
Flash Picks Marie Wagner • Flash Picks • October 26, 2026 • 3 min read
USPS Requires Merchants to Pay Foreign Customs Fees
USPS requires merchants to pay foreign customs fees as of October 19, holding businesses accountable for unpaid duties and import…
Marie Wagner • Flash Picks • October 26, 2026 • 3 min read
Brand Spotlights Monika Kruger • Brand Spotlights • October 25, 2026 • 2 min read
Google adds tool to track image search traffic for online
Google’s new tool helps ecommerce businesses track image search traffic in Search Console, revealing how visual queries drive product discovery.
Monika Kruger • Brand Spotlights • October 25, 2026 • 2 min read
Brand Spotlights Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights • October 24, 2026 • 4 min read
New ecommerce tools boost sales and efficiency
New ecommerce tools may boost sales and efficiency with AI-driven platforms and search personalization.
Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights • October 24, 2026 • 4 min read
Flash Picks Marie Wagner • Flash Picks • October 23, 2026 • 2 min read
Merchants Rethink Online Shopping Metrics
Merchants adopting AI-driven tools may need to evaluate different online shopping metrics and timing for better performance.
Marie Wagner • Flash Picks • October 23, 2026 • 2 min read
Buyer Guides Marie Wagner • Buyer Guides • October 22, 2026 • 2 min read
Shopify and Vercel build AI-friendly ecommerce tools
Shopify and Vercel unveil AI-friendly ecommerce tools for developers, blending Hydrogen SDK with Vercel Shop’s open-source template at Ship 26.
Marie Wagner • Buyer Guides • October 22, 2026 • 2 min read