eBay’s new Business Cash Advance program offers U.S. sellers up to $1M in working capital within 24 hours. The program, launched with Liberis, features a quick online application and flexible payment schedules.

The FTC found that 76% of subscription apps and websites use dark patterns. These manipulative designs, like auto-renewal and hidden cancellation processes, deceive users into subscriptions. The study included 642 services globally.

Oracle's new partnership with Shopify integrates Oracle's Unity Customer Data Platform with Shopify's commerce platform, delivering personalized shopping experiences. CasaPerks launches CasaCash for rental loyalty. Sendbird integrates AI chatbots with Shopify.

Instacart is expanding its AI-powered Caper Carts to more stores. The carts, which calculate item totals and provide discounts, are expected to be in thousands of stores by the end of 2024. While some shoppers are skeptical, the company sees it as a key driver of growth.

DoorDash has announced new measures to curb account sharing and traffic violations among drivers. These steps aim to address concerns from city officials about safety issues involving scooters and motorcycles. The changes will start in Boston and expand to other U.S. cities.

Walmart is adding five new automated distribution centers and upgrading four others. Each new center adds over 500,000 square feet of automation, doubling storage and processing capacity. Retrofitting efforts continue with another center in Florida.

Instacart's partnership with Uber Eats will allow Instacart users to order from Uber Eats' local restaurant partners. This partnership, unveiled in May, offers high-margin revenue for Instacart and exposure to a larger customer base for Uber Eats.

Farfetch investors have filed a new complaint, alleging the company misled them about financial health. They claim poor integration of acquisitions led to losses. The complaint, filed on June 21, seeks damages for these alleged violations.

Global luxury platform Senser debuts in the U.S. with 30%-70% off on brands like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Prada. Partnering with over 2,500 brand counters, Senser offers more than 500,000 items directly from European boutiques.

eBay has revamped its advertising platform, introducing a new dashboard and multiple features to help sellers optimize their ad campaigns. The updated interface includes trend-based campaigns, personalized recommendations, and advanced AI technology for enhanced ad performance.

eBay announced it will accept Venmo after dropping American Express. Venmo, popular with Gen Z and millennials, has 90M users. The decision follows eBay's split from PayPal in 2021, simplifying transactions for users.

Amazon has launched a new lead generation ad feature for businesses not selling on its platform. This tool helps capture customer interest directly from ads on Amazon, Twitch, IMDb, and other sites. It allows businesses to use Amazon's extensive network and data to generate leads.

Amazon's AI shopping assistant, Rufus, is live for all U.S. customers in the Amazon mobile app. Rufus helps with finding products, making comparisons, and providing recommendations. Initially in beta, Rufus has answered millions of questions. Amazon will continue to improve it.

Amazon announced climate-related expectations for key suppliers. They must provide decarbonization plans and meet net zero targets by 2040. Scope 3 emissions are 75% of Amazon’s footprint. They reduced carbon emissions by 3% in 2023. Amazon will prioritize suppliers with net zero plans.

Rocksbox, a jewelry company owned by Signet Jewelers, is ending its rental subscription service and rebranding as an e-commerce site selling new and pre-owned jewelry. This shift aims to attract customers who prefer buying over renting. The rental service ends in August.

Etsy's new policy banning sex toys from July 29 has upset sellers. They fear significant revenue losses. Etsy says the ban is to protect users and align with industry standards. Sellers, however, feel betrayed and worry about finding new platforms and employment.

Instacart's new updates include a drop-off feature for uncollected orders, an in-app scanning tool for multi-order batches, and alerts for pets at residences. These changes aim to make deliveries safer and more efficient for workers.

Grubhub, with just 8% market share, secured contracts with Amazon and Starbucks. These partnerships aim to expand delivery options and offer cost-effective services, beating bigger competitors like Uber Eats.

Gap, led by CEO Richard Dickson, is revitalizing its brand with a focus on core identities and digital transformation. ECommerce sales are growing faster than overall sales, and new CTO Sven Gerjets aims to modernize tech operations.

The U.S. secondhand apparel market hit $43B in 2023 and is expected to grow 11% annually through 2028. Despite this, companies like ThredUp and Savers face profitability challenges, with both seeing around a 29% decline in sales this year.

Qoo10 has launched 'Wish+', merging its platform with Wish.com to enhance international sales channels. This move aims to promote Asian products in the U.S. and Europe. Benefits include access to K-Avenue, WisFarm, and free shipping.

Amazon Prime Day on July 16-17 offers discounts and free trials of Amazon services, pushing non-Prime members to join. 75% of US consumers already have Prime, and Amazon wants more. Special deals on its devices and free service trials aim to attract new members.

Pear Commerce, a Minneapolis-based retail ecommerce platform, raised $10M in Series A funding led by Stage 2 Capital. Funds will go towards product development, market expansion, and hiring for three key positions.

Amazon is set to unveil Metis, its new AI chatbot, in September 2024. The chatbot, powered by the Olympus AI model, aims to surpass existing models like ChatGPT in functionality. Metis will feature capabilities in conversational engagement, information retrieval, and image generation. It is part of Amazon's broader AI strategy led by Rohit Prasad, with CEO Andy Jassy actively involved. Industry analysts are keenly watching this launch.

Target is expanding its marketplace by partnering with Shopify. This will add brands like Caden Lane and True Classic to Target Plus and possibly stores. Target Plus already has over 2M products from 1,200 merchants. The expansion will help Target offer high-quality, properly-sourced products.

Shipt, owned by Target, now accepts SNAP benefits for grocery deliveries from Target and Meijer. SNAP participants get discounted memberships for $4.99 per month. This move aims to reduce food insecurity and increase access to nutritious foods.

Grubhub partners with Albertsons, adding nearly 1,800 stores for nationwide grocery delivery. Customers can now order from Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, and Tom Thumb through Grubhub.

Amazon will include eligible seller-fulfilled products in its Subscribe & Save program from June 27, 2024. This program offers discounts on frequently used products with auto-delivery, boosting conversions and repeat purchases. Sellers can manage their discounts and opt-out options in their settings.

Amazon's AI tool improves ad click rates by 20%. Used by 30K European sellers, it creates complete ads. AI also aids in keyword research, product text writing, image optimization, and pricing. Dharmesh Mehta announced these advancements during his Munich visit on June 20.

TikTok has revamped its location pages to feature categories like food, hotels, and shopping. Users can explore tagged businesses on a map integrated with Apple Maps, enhancing user experience. This change positions TikTok as a travel resource.

TikTok Shop will host a "Deals For You Days" event starting July 9, competing with Amazon Prime Day on July 16-17. TikTok offers deals on fashion, beauty, decor, and more. Brands include L’Oréal, Maybelline, and NYX. TikTok aims to grow its U.S. e-commerce to $17.5B this year.

Amazon has launched new features for its B2B customers: an integrated quoting tool for bulk orders and a "one-stop shop" app hub. These tools aim to simplify cost analysis, bid selection, and resource management for businesses.

Amazon announced a new budget storefront at a seller event in China. The store will feature low-cost items like apparel and home goods, competing with Temu and Shein. Product acceptance starts this fall, with shipping times of 9-11 days.

Finaloop has raised $35M in Series A funding, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, to simplify bookkeeping for e-commerce retailers. The company, founded by Lioran Pinchevski, uses automation to manage transactions, bookkeeping, and inventory. With a 400% customer base growth, Finaloop now handles $13B in GMV.

Daydream, founded by Julie Bornstein, raises $50M to launch an AI-powered search engine for e-commerce. The platform, to be launched in the U.S. this fall, aims to provide personalized shopping results using generative AI and machine learning.

At TikTok World 2024, the Symphony suite was launched. Symphony boosts purchase intent by 37% and brand favorability by 38%. TikTok's new AI tools, including Digital Avatars, enhance global reach and creative impact, empowering creators and brands.

Apple ends its U.S.-only Pay Later feature, launched in March 2023, to integrate Affirm for global installment loans. New loans through Pay Later stopped as of Monday, but existing loans remain manageable via Apple Wallet.

Instacart is expanding its retail media by launching shoppable YouTube ads. This allows users to buy products from videos and get same-day delivery. Partners like Clorox are testing this, using Instacart’s data for targeted ads. This follows Instacart's 2024 Google Shopping collaboration.

Kleinfeld Bridal launches KleinfeldAgain.com, a resale platform for pre-owned wedding dresses, targeting savvy, tech-forward brides. The commission-free site offers hundreds of verified gowns, providing a trusted solution for both buyers and sellers.

Walmart Data Ventures launched Digital Landscapes, a tool inside its Luminate platform, to help suppliers track online shopper behavior. This beta launch on June 5 will enable better marketing and sales strategies, with general availability expected this summer.

Walmart CFO John David Rainey states that Walmart+ members are making more frequent and smaller orders. This trend has driven Walmart's revenue up by 6% to $161.5B, with a 21% growth in e-commerce sales. Walmart aims to surpass Amazon in e-commerce dominance.

eBay has updated its feedback removal policies to ensure fairer and more consistent outcomes for sellers. Over a dozen policy changes are now in effect, making the process more streamlined and grounded in policy. eBay commits to improving the seller experience.

Amazon pledges $230M to AI startups, with $80M for AWS Generative AI Accelerator. The program, partnering with Nvidia, offers startups compute credits and expert support. Amazon aims to catch up in generative AI amid tech rivals.

RetailReady, co-founded by Elle Smyth and Sarah Hamer, raised $3.3M for their AI-powered warehouse app. The app aims to save brands $40B annually by reducing compliance losses. Investors include Wischoff Ventures and Y Combinator.

Newegg's new SellingPilot platform offers sellers tools for managing listings on Amazon, Walmart, and more. Key features include AI-powered product listings, influencer marketing, and price tracking. The platform aims to streamline operations and boost sales.

Google AI Overviews, once visible on 84% of searches, now appear only 15% of the time. The reduction began in mid-April, coinciding with multiple instances of incorrect AI-generated answers.

DoorDash boosts alcohol delivery by partnering with Food Lion, Giant Food, and Stop & Shop. It also introduces retail media solutions, enhancing sales for brands like Anheuser-Busch and Molson Coors.

Domino's, led by CEO Russell John Weiner, uses AI to start making pizzas before customers order them. This innovation aims to speed up delivery and improve efficiency. The company is also partnering with Microsoft to enhance their AI capabilities.

TikTok Shop is now the 9th-largest online beauty and wellness retailer in the US. This growth is reshaping e-commerce as brands and influencers sell directly through the app.

Michael Kors introduces AI retail assistant, 'Shopping Muse,' on its website. Partnering with Dynamic Yield, it increases conversion rates by 15-20%. CEO Ori Bauer praises the innovation as a perfect example of ready-to-use tech in fashion.