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Winery owners face more pressure than ever to sustain growth while keeping operational costs lean. Seasonal sales cycles, shifting alcohol consumption habits, and increasingly fragmented media channels have made it harder for small to midsize wine brands to reach new customers - especially online. Source: eMarketer At the same time, US wine buyers are more price-sensitive and brand-loyal than ever. According to 2024 data from eMarketer, nearly half of US adults say price is a "very important" factor when purchasing wine, while just 20% say the same about brand or ratings.

Wix merchants link their site directly to a Pinterest account from the Wix dashboard. Once connected, the store's product catalog is automatically synced, meaning all changes (including new items or updated prices) appear on Pinterest, as well. Merchants can then run targeted Pinterest ads to the platform's users. When they click on the ads, they are taken back to the merchant's Wix site for checkout.

President Trump eliminated the de minimis exemption effective August 29, 2025. Most U.S.-bound shipments valued at $800 or less will incur applicable duties, taxes, fees, and other charges, although the change affected packages from China and Hong Kong as of May. And the U.S. Postal Service, in collaboration with other domestic postal providers, has a six-month transition period. Nonetheless, the change represents a dramatic shift for ecommerce.

Fast, free delivery is now common for consumers, with at least 35% of orders anticipated to arrive within 24 hours during the holiday shopping season.

Evri has delivered record results thanks to a boom in second-hand sellers sending parcels with the logistics giant.

User-friendly design in eCommerce is crucial as it builds credibility and invites users to relax, leading to trust and loyalty.

The USPS announced the increases in April 2025 to help achieve financial stability, meet regulatory requirements, and cover the transportation cost of packages.

'The Everything Store' by Brad Stone is a book I revisit every year. It shows exactly what relentless focus looks like, and it keeps me sharp. Every time I read it, I walk away with fresh ideas on staying agile, protecting my brand, and thinking several steps ahead.

Legacy systems in retail struggle to keep pace as AI enables real-time personalization, transforming how consumers interact with products and brands across various digital touchpoints.

Transparency and clarity are fundamental to establishing trust in product management. Users want assurance that what they purchase will meet their needs and work as expected.

Bookstores are advocates and activists for the importance of reading in all their communities. As those start to die out, the importance of books in our culture also starts to recede.

I acquired the business with a private equity group. The brand has been around for over 30 years, so it came with an established sales history.

Top marketplaces make discounts, bundles, and price points instantly visible to drive conversions, showing how merchandising can guide shoppers and drive sales.

There are new signs of an unconfirmed Google search ranking update that touched down, highlighting ongoing changes in search engine algorithms.

Tariffs imposed this year by President Trump have triggered higher prices and decreased selection. Some shoppers have been surprised to learn that the taxes apply to used goods.

"We recognized home equity was a great area to use our mortgage eClosings expertise to improve our processes and increase convenience and security in digital lending."

Email automation in ecommerce is essential for welcoming new customers, recovering abandoned carts, and delivering personalized recommendations with minimal manual effort.

Fast Simon's integration with Shopify Hydrogen 2 enhances AI-driven merchandising for Shopify merchants with improved server-side rendering and search visibility.

The addition of a shopping bag icon before the 'Shop Now' text in Bing Ads could potentially enhance user engagement and improve click-through rates significantly.

Using product bundling as a cross-selling technique boosts average order values, simplifies shopper decisions, and addresses shopper needs effectively.

A good TV ad often makes a good YouTube ad," he told me.