Author: Daniel Sodkiewicz
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Prosper Show 2025 Interview: Daniel Sodkiewicz on Walmart Marketplace Trends
During Prosper Show 2025 in Las Vegas, I (Daniel Sodkiewicz) had the chance to be interviewed by the Walmart Marketplace team. We discussed the future of eCommerce, how Walmart is adapting to emerging trends, and what sellers can do to succeed on the platform. Here’s a quick summary of the video—plus a few extra thoughts…
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Amazon MCF + BigCommerce: Why You Now Need a Third-Party App
BigCommerce sellers used to connect directly to Amazon’s Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) through an official app. But that option is no longer available to new users—there’s no official announcement, but it’s clear from Amazon’s site and what we hear from sellers.
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How Sellers Must Get Ready for Google’s New Features: AI Mode Shopping & Try Things On Virtually
At the recent Google I/O Developer Conference, Google unveiled some powerful features that are set to transform how shoppers interact with online stores. Two tools stood out for their potential to reshape eCommerce.
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Walmart Updates Pro Seller Program: New Metrics and Benefits (May 2025)
Walmart is making updates to its Pro Seller program, which rewards sellers with benefits that grow as they move through tiers—Rising Seller, Advanced Seller, and Pro Seller. All sellers are eligible, and progress is automatic once requirements are met.
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Nike Returns to Amazon and Hikes Prices – What It Means for Online Sellers
After more than five years away, Nike is officially returning to Amazon. At the same time, the company is raising prices across many of its products starting June 1, with some shoes increasing by up to $10.
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Walmart Officially Allows Amazon MCF – What Sellers Need to Know
Big news for eCommerce sellers. Walmart has officially updated its policies and now clearly allows the use of Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) for Walmart orders—as long as sellers follow a few simple rules. This is also a great opportunity to highlight that you can use Walmart’s Multi-Channel Solutions (MCS) to fulfill your Amazon FBM and…
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OpenAI/ChatGPT’s Shopping Revolution: How It’s Reshaping SEO and Marketplace Strategy
ChatGPT Shopping is becoming a big competitor to Google Shopping. It’s changing how people find and choose where to buy products. Marketplaces like Amazon and Walmart will likely win here because OpenAI trusts them and they deliver products quickly. But with AI now playing a big role in what people see, brands will need to…
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A Deep Dive into the Michaels Marketplace
Looking for a new way to sell your arts & craft goods? Michaels—a well-known brick-and-mortar arts and crafts retailer—now also operates its own online marketplace, giving professional sellers the chance to list products directly on Michaels.com. Here’s a quick deep dive into what the Michaels Marketplace offers, how to get started, and how GeekSeller’s new…
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OpenAI/ChatGPT and Shopify: In-Chat Shopping Might Be Coming Soon
OpenAI might be taking its first big step into eCommerce, and it looks like Shopify is part of the plan. According to TestingCatalog, developers found hints in ChatGPT’s code that suggest a built-in shopping feature is on the way. Elements like “Buy Now” buttons, product ratings, shipping details, and even direct links to Shopify’s checkout…
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GeekSeller Now Supports Michaels Integration
This week we released an early version of our integration with Michaels and onboarded our first sellers! This integration allows for order and inventory management, along with synchronization with other platforms. Sellers can also fulfill Michaels orders using Walmart’s WFS solution via MCS or Amazon’s Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF).