Technology
E-commerce Events August 2025: Must-Attend Digital Strategy Shows
August 2025 e-commerce conferences spotlight AI adoption, SEO strategies, and digital marketing trends. With 88% of marketers using AI daily and social commerce growing to 10% of website sales, these events offer essential networking and learning opportunities for online business success.
E-commerce Startups Secure Major Bay Area Funding Wins
Bay Area e-commerce startups are securing major funding to revolutionize online retail with AI-powered marketing technology. Companies like Rokt and Klaviyo are leading this investment surge, helping businesses increase sales through personalized customer experiences and smarter marketing tools that boost revenue significantly.
Why Smart E-commerce Brands Mix Short and Long Content to Win
Smart e-commerce brands are combining quick, engaging short videos with detailed long-form content to maximize customer reach. Short content grabs attention and goes viral, while long content builds trust and authority. This strategic mix targets customers at every buying stage, resulting in higher engagement rates and increased sales conversions.
Online Stores Can’t Stop This Green Shopping Trend
American consumers increasingly demand eco-friendly online shopping. Amazon cut plastic packaging by 38% since 2019, while Misfits Market acquired The Rounds to reduce food waste. With 73% of US shoppers willing to pay more for sustainable products, e-commerce companies must adapt or lose customers to greener competitors.
Return Fraud Hits $103B: How Retailers Fight Back With Smart Data
Return fraud has become a massive headache for American retailers, costing the industry an estimated $103 billion in 2024. This shows just how serious this problem has become for businesses across the country.
Disrupt 2025: E-Commerce Game-Changers You Can’t Miss
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 (October 27-29, San Francisco) puts e-commerce center stage as the industry hits $1.1 trillion in U.S. sales. With 10,000+ tech leaders attending, brands must secure exhibit spaces now to showcase innovations, connect with VCs, and capture growth opportunities before competitors do.
Meta Just Made a Bold Move to Crush Fake Products, Here’s What’s Changing
Meta has upgraded its Brand Rights Protection system, empowering brands to combat fake products on Facebook and Instagram. New tools allow bulk reporting of scam ads, faster takedown responses, and improved detection, addressing the $30 billion counterfeit issue impacting U.S. businesses and consumers.
AI, Payments & Logistics: 7 New Tools That Could Redefine Your Online Store
New e-commerce tools are revolutionizing online business with AI-powered search, personalized marketing automation, localized payment solutions, and simplified logistics. These innovations help US merchants increase sales by 20%, reduce daily tasks by 30%, and compete effectively with major retailers at affordable monthly costs.
Google’s Secret AI Tool Is Quietly Changing How Americans Shop Online
Google launches AI-powered store summaries in Chrome, giving US shoppers instant insights about online retailers' reputation, pricing, and service quality. Meanwhile, Google expands its AI marketing tools in India following tax policy changes, creating new opportunities for global businesses in the rapidly growing $7 billion digital advertising market.
U.S. Ends Tax-Free Shopping: Big Changes Coming for Online Orders
The U.S. government is ending the $800 de minimis tariff exemption that allows small imports to enter tax-free. This change will increase online shopping costs, affect over 1 billion annual packages, and force consumers to pay import duties on previously tax-free international purchases.
