Every week, we publish an overview of new products from companies serving e-commerce and omnichannel sellers. This article includes the latest information on drone delivery, AI, social commerce, composable commerce, fulfillment, and cross-border payments.
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New tools for sellers: April 29th
Amazon drone deliveries are coming to Arizona. Amazon Expanding Prime Air drone delivery To the valley west of metro Phoenix, Arizona. The drones will be deployed from a facility adjacent to the same-day delivery hub in suburban Tolleson. The smaller site is a hybrid of parts fulfillment center and parts delivery station. Amazon is working with FAA and Tolleson officials to make the deliveries. Amazon is also flight testing its new MK30 drone, which has advanced safety features, quieter mechanics, and enhanced range.
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HubSpot launches features and updates. In the spotlight showcase, hubspot We announced service and content hubs, a global commerce hub, and new AI capabilities. Powered by HubSpot AI, Service Hub provides a help desk with real-time ticket updates, omnichannel conversations, routing tools, and more. Content Hub includes AI content creation, content remix, brand voice, and audio tools. Commerce Hub includes local payment methods, QuickBooks integration, and enhanced tools for invoices, subscriptions, and payments.
FastSpring and Ebanx expand payments for digital products in Brazil. fast springa global SaaS and software company’s reseller of record, and ebanks, a global payments provider for emerging markets, has partnered to enhance the payments experience for users within FastSpring’s suite of products in Latin America. FastSpring’s platform is integrated with Ebanx’s Pix payment processing capabilities to support global SaaS, software, video games, digital product company Offer Pix payments to customers based in Brazil.
CedCommerce launches TikTok Shop connector for Shopify sellers. CedCommerceis a multichannel e-commerce enabler. TikTok Shop Connector For Shopify sellers.This connector works with Shopify stores. TikTok shop, provides sellers with tools to sync product catalogs, manage inventory levels, and import orders directly into their Shopify store. As a seller, you can list products in bulk with one click, maintain control over inventory levels, and simplify order processing and fulfillment directly from the Shopify interface.
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FedEx partners with Zonos to address tariff issues for UK and EU retailers. fedex express We partnered with Zonosis a cross-border technology provider that improves the global online shopping experience by establishing transparency around customs procedures and fees. Zonos’ automated solution notifies shoppers of the total cost of their purchases and allows them to pay all duties, taxes, and fees at checkout. In addition, the partnership will also provide solutions that automate the collection and remittance of cross-border tax systems and compliance with the EU’s Import Control System 2 requirements.
WordPress VIP releases VIP API Mesh for configurable experiences. WordPress VIP, an enterprise WordPress provider and part of Automattic’s suite of brands, announced VIP API Mesh, powered by TakeShape. API mesh connects multiple backend systems with a configurable frontend. According to WordPress VIP, API Mesh helps organizations build customer experiences faster, reduce costs, and improve performance. This provides faster and more diverse system integrations, tighter integration with the WordPress block editor, built-in caching, indexing, retry logic, and troubleshooting. .
Firework releases Instagram Uploader for social content and e-commerce integration. firework, a video commerce and engagement platform for brands and retailers, has launched Instagram Uploader, a tool that turns social media content into shoppable videos hosted on a brand’s own website. Instagram Uploader integrates Instagram with Firework Portals and allows brands to convert their existing Instagram Stories, Posts, and Reels into Firework Portals. shoppable videos experience. The tool also gives retailers new ways to reuse user-generated content on her Instagram.
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Brightwell launches cross-border payment platform “Latitude”. Global payments technology company brightwell started latitude, a platform that allows businesses to offer cross-border payments to their customers tailored to specific currencies, locations, and payment methods. Customers receive a personalized URL link with multiple payment and currency options, providing flexibility and transparency into the refund process and payment method selection. Brightwell says Latitude is his fully managed program that requires no code.
Faire introduces Open with Faire Academy for wholesalers. fairLaunched, a marketplace platform that connects retailers and wholesalers Open at Fair Academy, an online guide to opening a store. Open with Faire Academy was created with input from Fare retailers as a one-stop resource hub to help entrepreneurs with the basics of opening a retail store. From creating a business plan to finding funding to finding a location, aspiring retailers can access on-demand resources from the Faire community.
TikTok launches used luxury goods category. tick tock announced the launch of a used luxury goods category. TikTok shop.Enabled by category used fashion provider Reach new audiences and let your followers browse and buy authentic luxury fashion without leaving TikTok. The pre-owned luxury category will launch in partnership with five brands: Luxe Collective, Sellier Knightsbridge, Sign of the Times, Hardley Ever Worn It and Break Archive.
Stripe announces 50 new features and updates, including AI-powered payments. stripe announced over 50 new features at its annual user conference last week. Stripe’s Optimized Checkout Suite allows companies like OpenAI, Slack, and River Island to build high-performing checkout flows by using AI to decide which payment methods to show to specific customers. Stripe has released AI-powered features like Radar Assistant to fight fraud and upgrades to Connect, which now has 17 built-in components, including 10 of his for payments.
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