EBay Shares Climate Transition Plan for ‘Sustainable Commerce’
eBay unveiled its inaugural Climate Transition Plan, outlining a roadmap to achieve net‑zero emissions by 2045 while deepening its recommerce model. The plan highlights a shift from air to ground shipping, expanded local delivery options, and AI‑optimized logistics to cut carbon intensity. It also incorporates climate scenario analysis to address physical and transition risks. Chief Sustainability Officer Renee Morin and CEO Jamie Iannone framed the initiative as essential to linking commerce with planetary health.
USPS Is Already Planning July 2026 Changes
The United States Postal Service has released a preview of its July 2026 pricing plan, even though the January 2026 rates have not yet taken effect. The agency is considering expanding the cubic‑tier maximum length from 18 to 22 inches for both...
Fourthwall vs Printful: Which Platform Makes the Most Sense for Creators?
Fourthwall and Printful are the two leading platforms enabling creators to sell merchandise, but they address different needs. Fourthwall combines a full‑featured storefront, POD, digital products, memberships and dropshipping in a single, creator‑centric solution, while Printful specializes in high‑quality print‑on‑demand...
How to Make Mockup Designs for Clothes (Step-by-Step)
Creating digital clothing mockups lets brands showcase designs without physical samples, cutting cost and time. The guide compares fast online generators such as Placeit, Canva, and Kittl with print‑on‑demand built‑in tools from Printful, Printify, and Gelato, and highlights bulk automation...
What Happened When We Stopped Selling (And Started Giving)
Smart Marketer replaced its typical holiday sales push with a "12 Days of Giving" campaign, delivering full‑price courses and SOPs for free each day of December. The generosity‑first approach generated 371 new email opt‑ins, 360 new accounts, and 25 first‑time...
AMAZON’S TOP 10 THIRD-PARTY SELLERS DECEMBER 2025
The episode reviews SellerSnooper's December 2025 ranking of Amazon's top third‑party sellers, highlighting Renpho Wellness's surge to a $1 billion monthly revenue and a 219.5% growth rate, driven by its connected health products. It notes strong performances from AnkerDirect and Govee...
China VAT Law 2026 Now in Effect—Cross-Border Sellers Face a 13% Tax Reality
The episode explains the new China VAT Law 2026, which took effect on Jan 1 and tightens definitions of VAT exposure for U.S. e‑commerce sellers using China‑based manufacturing, inventory, or fulfillment. A key change is the 5 million RMB sales threshold that instantly...
Amazon Updates FBM Refund Rules Effective January 26, 2026
The episode explains Amazon's new FBM refund policy effective January 26, 2026, which extends the refund issuance window from 2 business days to 4 calendar days to give sellers more time for inspection. It highlights that missed deadlines trigger automatic...
Agentic: Shopify and Google’s UCP Will Democratize Commerce
Shopify’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) equips AI agents with a deterministic decision‑making framework that selects merchants based on structural constraints rather than ad spend. The protocol, reinforced by Google Gemini and ChatGPT integrations, turns clean data, clear policies, and reliable...
USPS to Restrict Access to Package Tracking
USPS announced it will restrict access to package tracking data for commercial API users, introducing paid access and stricter authorization requirements. Consumers can still view tracking information on the USPS website, mobile app, and Informed Delivery without changes. The new...
Amazon Hypes Ambient AI: Always on in the Background
Amazon highlighted its "ambient AI" vision at CES 2026, promising products that operate invisibly until needed. The company also announced Peter DeSantis as head of a new unit covering AGI, custom chips and quantum computing, underscoring a long‑term conviction in breakthrough...
Top Alternatives to Sticker Mule: 10 Sticker Services to Try in 2026
Sticker Mule remains a popular custom‑sticker provider, but 2026 sees a surge of niche competitors offering distinct advantages. StickerApp leads with specialty finishes like holographic and glow‑in‑the‑dark, while StickerGiant targets high‑volume bulk orders with rapid shipping. Jukebox Print delivers next‑day...
Storenvy Review 2026: Ecommerce Platform for Indie Sellers
Storenvy offers a free ecommerce solution that combines a marketplace listing with a custom storefront, charging no monthly fee and only a 15% commission on marketplace sales. Sellers keep 100% of revenue from traffic they drive to their own store,...
The Psychology-Driven Formula for High-Converting Giveaways
The episode breaks down a psychology‑driven formula for turning giveaways into revenue generators, emphasizing that the prize should be the brand’s own product, clearly anchored with a specific dollar value, and presented as a complete, lifestyle‑rich bundle. It highlights how...
Slow Dopa
Scott Galloway warns that the "buy now, pay later" boom reflects a broader cultural addiction to instant dopamine hits, especially among young men. He argues that male brains mature later, leaving them vulnerable to impulsive tech, gambling, and finance products....
Member Brief: Why Shopify Should Acquire BigCommerce
A viral LinkedIn post by venture investor Jeremy Horowitz joking about buying BigCommerce caught industry attention when Shopify COO Harley Finkelstein publicly liked it. The gesture signals Shopify’s possible interest in acquiring the mid‑market eCommerce platform. Analysts interpret the like...
Black Friday 2025 Was Different (And That’s the Point)
The episode explains that Black Friday 2025 felt calmer but more revealing because demand was driven by year‑long brand work rather than the sale itself. Key takeaways include the effectiveness of longer promotions, evergreen campaign structures, diversified creative built months...