Getty Images and Shutterstock merge to form a $3.7B entity. Getty's CEO calls the deal transformational, with AI challenges and antitrust scrutiny ahead.

Partnering with Loop, Poshmark lets U.S. shoppers resell non-returnable items with ease. This innovative move supports sustainability and boosts resale revenue.

Seattle’s Pipe17 secures $15.5M Series A funding, bringing its total to $25M. The startup, which optimizes e-commerce logistics, adds Kelly Goetsch as COO to scale growth.

USPS launched new delivery options for volume sellers. It offers same-day and next-day shipping through Ground Advantage and Connect, reaching 87% of Americans.

FedEx targets healthcare, e-commerce, and global air freight to recover from weak Q2, leveraging Network 2.0 and cold chain logistics for a competitive edge.

WordPress introduces Studio Sync, enabling developers to seamlessly synchronize local WordPress sites with WordPress.com-hosted sites. It's a game-changer for fast deployments.

TSL Shoppettes debut as short-form, shoppable videos for Instagram and Facebook, allowing brands and creators to scale sales and engagement with actionable data insights.

Automattic will cut WordPress contributions to match WP Engine’s 45 hours weekly. The move highlights a feud with WP Engine and shifting priorities amid financial pressures.

PrettyDamnQuick secured $25M in Series A funding to enhance its checkout and shipping platform. The startup processes 30M orders monthly and plans rapid expansion.

Livestream shopping app Whatnot raised $265M, boosting its valuation to $4.97B. The funds will expand categories, launch globally, and introduce seller tools to grow businesses.

Amazon Ads' new SQL generator in AMC uses generative AI to simplify audience creation, cutting query time from hours to minutes. This innovation aids data-driven campaigns.

Microsoft’s Bing search engine now mimics Google’s design in Edge. The stealth move hides Bing branding, tricking users into believing they’re using Google.

Microsoft launched two retail ad products, Curate for Commerce and Sponsored Promotions by Brands, simplifying campaigns and monetizing first-party data for retailers.

Amazon’s new service allows U.S. retailers to integrate its advanced ad tools into their websites, helping them monetize better and reaching customers more effectively.

Regional grocers can still thrive by focusing on hyperlocal products, loyalty programs, and innovative fulfillment strategies, according to industry experts.

DoorDash teams up with Ibotta to offer personalized digital coupons across grocery, beauty, and alcohol categories. The move highlights growing demand for consumer savings.

After two years, Just Eat Takeaway sold Grubhub to Wonder for $650M. Burdened by $500M debt, Just Eat nets only $50M from the sale, a fraction of its 2020 value.

Syte’s AI tech enhances Tally Weijl’s eCommerce, driving higher conversions and order values. It optimizes product discovery for seamless shopping experiences.

Macy’s will shutter 66 locations this year as part of its “Bold New Chapter” plan to modernize. Nine closures each in NY and CA, plus the Philadelphia flagship store, lead the list.

Meta will test eBay listings on Facebook Marketplace in the US, France, and Germany. This comes as Meta appeals an $821M EU fine for Marketplace antitrust violations.

With a TikTok ban looming, creators are shifting to ByteDance's Lemon8. Lemon8 saw U.S. downloads surge 150% in December 2024, but its future also looks uncertain.

Instagram could gain 22% of TikTok’s US ad dollars if a ban occurs. Global bans may ripple, disrupting TikTok’s $20B ad revenue by 2025.

Delta Cargo’s SVP, Peter Penseel, predicts ecommerce will fuel air cargo demand in 2025, citing strong resilience and $196M in Q3 2024 cargo revenue growth.

Content creators claim PayPal’s Honey tool misappropriates affiliate sales commissions, sparking two lawsuits. Honey disputes the allegations, defending its marketing practices.

Google rolled out Gemini's research mode to 40 languages, aiming for global AI reach. Despite challenges with factual accuracy, native teams are refining the tool's capabilities.

Starting Jan. 31, 2025, Meta will stop campaigns using detailed targeting exclusions. Small businesses must adapt with first-party data and omni-channel marketing.

Google will revolutionize advertising in 2025, using AI to transform search, create multimodal tools, and enhance measurements. VP Kraham calls it bigger than mobile.

Meta plans to introduce millions of AI profiles on Facebook and Instagram. These bots will mimic real users, engaging with posts and driving artificial interaction.

The CFPB accuses Walmart of forcing Spark drivers to pay $10M in fees to access earnings. The lawsuit alleges deceptive practices by Walmart and fintech firm Branch.

Investors want Macy’s to spin off $5-$9B in real estate assets, consider Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury, aiming to boost shareholder value amid retail challenges.

Perfect Corp. acquired Wannaby from Farfetch, aiming to expand virtual try-on capabilities for shoes, bags, and apparel. This strengthens its role in luxury fashion tech.

TikTok Shop added 10 new comic and manga categories, along with autographed items, while enforcing strict authenticity checks. A looming U.S. ban poses challenges.

Amazon sets new product title rules for 2025, limiting titles to 200 characters and restricting special characters. Changes aim to standardize listings and enhance user experience.

Sellers cite rising fees and tighter margins as reasons to expand beyond Amazon. Competitors like TikTok Shop and Walmart Marketplace lure merchants with lower costs.

Amazon will only reimburse sellers for manufacturing costs for lost or damaged items starting March 10, 2025. This change may threaten margins for sellers of low-cost products.

eBay's new 7-day shopping window for auction items enables buyers to combine shipping. The feature aims to reduce unpaid items and enhance buyer satisfaction.

E-commerce revenue will rise from $4T in 2022 to $20T by 2040, with $1T in profits. Market cap surged by 75%, and e-commerce now outpaces retail in growth.

Walmart’s 2024 push into genAI, advertising, and value pricing helped it capture 54.4% of high-income shoppers. Ad revenues soared 31.6%, and marketplace sales grew 42% YoY.

ReturnGO teams up with Easyship to enhance post-purchase solutions, unveiling LabelGO and advanced shipping features. Merchants benefit from lower rates and seamless logistics.

Seasonal jobs moved from retail to fulfillment centers this year. Amazon added 250K jobs, UPS added 125K, as 75% of Americans shop online for holiday gifts.

Swap introduces an AI-powered tool to streamline returns for Shopify brands, partnering with major fashion players like Nadine Merabi and Motel Rocks to lead the innovation.

FedEx plans to separate FedEx Freight within 18 months, creating two public companies. The move aims to boost growth and unlock value for stockholders and customers.

Merchants using WooPayments in the U.S. and Canada can now offer Affirm's pay-over-time plans, increasing sales and cart sizes with no late fees or hidden costs.

Joost de Valk calls for a decentralized approach to WordPress, urging community leadership and open trademark use. Mullenweg pushes back, favoring the current model.

Google Ads may change exact keywords to broad match during bidding changes, leading to increased ad spend. Advertisers and experts flag this as a costly issue.

fabric’s AI-powered OMS centralizes orders, inventory, and fulfillment, enabling smarter decisions and a unified customer journey for global retailers.

PayPal's Honey extension allegedly intercepts influencer earnings by replacing affiliate links, raising ethical concerns about its coupon practices and transparency.

Google's new feature allows retailers to set first-order discounts for new customers. Merchants can specify discount terms, enhancing e-commerce strategies.

The new tool simplifies campaign tracking by consolidating key metrics, offering insights on reach, frequency, and demographics in one unified view.

Over 70% of DoorDash couriers in Pennsylvania prefer staying contractors, even with benefits offered in a pilot program. DoorDash has paid $802K to 4,400 drivers so far.