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  1. GLP-1 medications are reshaping eCommerce operations: from sizing to returns to product data
    Insight | October 13, 2026

    GLP-1 medications are reshaping eCommerce operations: from sizing to returns to product data

    13 min read - A customer’s last purchase tells you what size they bought then, not necessarily what fits them now. Measurements and fit preferences can change, making previous purchases a less reliable guide to the next order. For apparel eCommerce merchants, that creates practical questions about size demand, product information and returns. ...

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  2. Shopify Plus benefits
    Shopify | October 13, 2026

    10 Shopify Plus benefits for growing businesses in 2026 - Is it worth the investment?

    82 min read - Shopify Plus is Shopify's enterprise-level commerce plan, designed for high-growth businesses that need greater flexibility, control and operational efficiency as they scale. Its core benefits range from advanced checkout customisation and competitive transaction fees to sophisticated B2B capabilities, international expansion and enterprise-level support...

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  3. Nike just extended parts of its turnaround timeline, and every eCommerce business should study what went wrong with its DTC-heavy strategy
    Insight | October 12, 2026

    Nike just extended parts of its turnaround timeline, and every eCommerce business should study what went wrong with its DTC-heavy strategy

    14 min read - Nike announced another operational reset this week, introducing its new Pace operating model, signalling fewer roles over time and acknowledging “significant work...

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  4. magento upgrade
    Magento | October 12, 2026

    Magento upgrade: Key points to stay up-to-date with minimum cost

    54 min read - Keeping Magento up-to-date is essential for maintaining a secure, stable and reliable eCommerce store. Yet a Magento upgrade is rarely as straightforward as installing a new software version. Changes to system requirements, third-party modules, custom code and integrations can introduce technical challenges, unexpected costs and potential disruption...

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  5. AI-referred shoppers generated 43% more revenue per visit: what it means for merchants
    Insight | October 09, 2026

    AI-referred shoppers generated 43% more revenue per visit: what it means for merchants

    16 min read - Adobe’s 2026 holiday shopping forecast, released on 28 September, includes a data point merchants should note. In August 2026, AI-referred visits to US retail sites generated...

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  6. Shopify Canvas turns store design into a conversation: what changes for merchants
    Shopify | October 09, 2026

    Shopify Canvas turns store design into a conversation: what changes for merchants

    14 min read - On 1 October 2026, Shopify introduced Canvas, a new design surface for online stores that brings theme templates together in an interactive workspace, where Sidekick, Shopify’s AI assistant...

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  7. DoorDash plans nationwide rollout of doorstep retail returns: what eCommerce merchants should consider
    Insight | October 08, 2026

    DoorDash plans nationwide rollout of doorstep retail returns: what eCommerce merchants should consider

    17 min read - DoorDash has introduced Dasher Returns, a service that allows US consumers to arrange doorstep collection for eligible retail orders purchased through DoorDash. The service is currently available in selected cities and, according to ...

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  8. Best Buy is launching on TikTok Shop with nearly 10,000 products: what it means for eCommerce merchants
    Insight | October 07, 2026

    Best Buy is launching on TikTok Shop with nearly 10,000 products: what it means for eCommerce merchants

    17 min read - Best Buy announced on 22 September that it will launch on TikTok Shop in the US in late October 2026, with nearly 10,000 products from brands including Microsoft, Dyson, Bose and Oura. According to ...

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  9. Adobe’s holiday forecast: shoppers are expected to stock up on essentials as well as buy gifts
    Magento | October 06, 2026

    Adobe’s holiday forecast: shoppers are expected to stock up on essentials as well as buy gifts

    10 min read - Adobe’s 2026 holiday forecast, released on 28 September, projects US online sales of $275.1 billion between 1 November and 31 December, up 6.7% year on year. Cyber Week, the five days from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday, is expected to generate $47.5 billion. Cyber Monday is forecast to reach $15.1 billion, while Black Friday is expected...

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  10. Shopify WebMCP now covers checkout, with no merchant configuration for eligible flows
    Shopify | October 06, 2026

    Shopify WebMCP now covers checkout, with no merchant configuration for eligible flows

    14 min read - On 28 September 2026, Shopify announced WebMCP support for checkout. Together with its existing storefront and cart tools, this lets compatible browser-based AI agents assist shoppers...

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  11. Magento Open Source vs Adobe Commerce
    Magento | October 06, 2026

    Magento Open Source vs Adobe Commerce: Which is the right choice?

    60 min read - Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce share the same Magento foundation, but they differ significantly in licensing, native B2B functionality, infrastructure options, support and the amount of technical responsibility a merchant takes on.In short, Magento Open Source is often the better fit for merchants that want flexibility, have strong development...

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  12. Shopify speed optimization apps
    Shopify | October 06, 2026

    Shopify speed optimization apps: Top picks and key considerations

    144 min read - Website speed plays an important role in how well a Shopify store performs. A faster site can improve user experience, reduce bounce rates, support conversion rates, and contribute to better search visibility. Studies show that ...

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  13. Tapestry lets customers buy Coach and Kate Spade inside Google Gemini
    Insight | October 02, 2026

    Tapestry lets customers buy Coach and Kate Spade inside Google Gemini

    14 min read - On 16 September 2026, Tapestry announced that shoppers in the US could purchase Coach and Kate Spade products directly within Google Search, including AI Mode, and the Gemini app, without visiting the brands’ websites. According to Tapestry’s...

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  14. Amazon blocked Meta’s Muse shopping agent: what it means for agentic commerce
    Insight | October 02, 2026

    Amazon blocked Meta’s Muse shopping agent: what it means for agentic commerce

    12 min read - Amazon’s decision to block Meta’s Muse shopping agent highlights an emerging question for eCommerce merchants: which AI services can discover their products and complete purchases on customers’ behalf? On 20 September 2026, ...

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  15. Shopify's analytics now show more complete shipping and duty data, and your profit reports may look different
    Shopify | October 01, 2026

    Shopify's analytics now show more complete shipping and duty data, and your profit reports may look different

    10 min read - Shopify updated its analytics platform on 22 September 2026, and the change is more commercially significant than its brief changelog entry suggests. Profitability data now includes...

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  16. Primark announces home delivery in Great Britain: an eCommerce channel strategy lesson
    Insight | September 30, 2026

    Primark announces home delivery in Great Britain: an eCommerce channel strategy lesson

    10 min read - On 10 September 2026, Primark’s parent company, Associated British Foods (ABF), announced plans to introduce home delivery in Great Britain. Its September trading update did not specify...

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  17. Shopify changed how it measures sessions: what it means for your conversion rate
    Shopify | September 30, 2026

    Shopify changed how it measures sessions: what it means for your conversion rate

    11 min read - On 21 September 2026, Shopify began rolling out an update to session measurement in Shopify Analytics. Sessions and conversion rate can look different after the update, even without a corresponding change in orders or sales. For Shopify merchants preparing for peak season, the priority is to understand...

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  18. Amazon is now selling ChatGPT ads through its DSP, and eCommerce advertisers need to understand what just changed
    Insight | September 28, 2026

    Amazon is now selling ChatGPT ads through its DSP, and eCommerce advertisers need to understand what just changed

    9 min read - The two most powerful forces in digital advertising just connected. Amazon is now piloting access to ChatGPT Ads through Amazon DSP, letting US advertisers extend their campaigns into conversational AI surfaces directly from their existing Amazon media buying workflows. This is not a partnership announcement...

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  19. How much is Shopify Plus: Detailed total cost of ownership breakdown
    Shopify | September 28, 2026

    How much is Shopify Plus: Detailed total cost of ownership breakdown

    55 min read - Shopify Plus pricing is not just the $2,300 monthly licence fee. The real measure is the total cost of ownership (TCO): everything it takes to run and scale a Plus store. For a quick answer, Shopify Plus pricing starts at $2,300 per month on a three-year term or $2,500 per month on a one-year...

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  20. Shopify for B2B
    B2B | September 28, 2026

    B2B on Shopify: In-depth evaluation of features, limitations, and business fit

    106 min read - As Shopify expands beyond its DTC roots, more wholesale businesses are asking whether B2B on Shopify can support increasingly complex operations and provide a scalable foundation for long-term growth. The answer is yes, but the level of capability depends on your Shopify plan. Since 2 April...

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