Author: GeekSeller Editorial Team
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Shopify introduces Shop’s AI-powered shopping assistant
Shopify introduced its app Shop in 2020, which enables buyers to track their packages purchased on Shopify stores and allows consumers to view product recommendations. Some experts viewed the app as Shopify’s attempt to create a marketplace. Recently, Shopify introduced a new feature for the Shop that might be the next step in this attempt.
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Etsy Sellers: Square Images Required
Etsy announced important updates to listing images based on buyer experiments (data collected in June-July 2023). Starting in early August, your listing images in the Shop Home will require a square format. This change aligns with the photo style used on other parts of the site, like market pages.
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New eligibility criteria for Walmart’s Pro Seller Badge
Walmart Marketplace has introduced changes to the Pro Seller Badge criteria. Please refer to this guide for step-by-step instructions to improve your chances of earning or retaining the Pro Seller Status. Remember to meet the new requirements by September 5th to qualify.
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An Overview of Onramp Funds: The eCommerce Lending Platform
In the dynamic world of eCommerce, businesses require financial solutions that are as agile and adaptable as they are. This is where Onramp Funds comes into play, a company that’s redefining how eCommerce businesses access and manage capital.
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Walmart Open Call 2023: Priority Consideration for Marketplace Sellers
Walmart Open Call 2023 is happening on October 24 and 25, offering pitch meetings and breakout sessions. Priority consideration will be given to Walmart Marketplace sellers. If you sell products made, grown, or assembled in the U.S., apply now for a chance to present them to Walmart merchants and potentially have them sold in Walmart…
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Introducing Shopify’s Sidekick AI
Shopify has announced the upcoming release of Sidekick AI, an assistant designed to support online retail businesses. Sidekick acts as a knowledgeable partner, assisting with tasks, answering queries, and providing customized insights.
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Bracing for Early August 2023: Potential UPS Strike Threatens Nationwide Disruptions
Contract negotiations between UPS and the Teamsters union have recently stalled, raising the possibility of a UPS strike in early August. If such a strike takes place, it will disrupt package deliveries nationwide.
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Walmart Canada Launches Delivery Pass: Unlimited Next-Day Delivery Subscription
Walmart Canada has launched Delivery Pass, a new subscription program offering Canadian shoppers unlimited, free next-day delivery on over 65,000 items, including groceries and general merchandise. Priced at $8.97 per month or $89 annually, the program is currently available in Ottawa and will soon expand to Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver before rolling out across Canada.
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Etsy shops can now include Saturday and Sunday as we times in their listings
Etsy now allows shops to opt-in and include weekends in their processing days, providing a more accurate estimate of delivery dates for buyers. Sellers have the flexibility to choose either Saturday, Sunday, or both as processing days. It’s important to note that sellers must manually update their settings for the changes to take effect.
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Seller’s Guide to Walmart’s Rules for Halloween Products
Halloween is just around the corner (Tue, Oct 31, 2023). Walmart typically requires preapproval for certain product categories, and Halloween items often fall into this category. To ensure compliance with Walmart’s regulations, it’s crucial to review the official guide that outlines the Walmart rules for selling Halloween products. Sellers may apply for approval to offer…