Every week, we publish an overview of new products from companies serving e-commerce and omnichannel sellers. This article includes curated content, shoppable videos, the latest information about AI-powered search, composable commerce, payments, subscription plans, and paywalls.
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New tools for sellers: April 15th
Squarespace is adding subscription features for recurring revenue. To help entrepreneurs monetize their content, square space We have launched a subscription feature. Users can turn their articles into a source of passive income by adding a paywall to their blog, setting prices, and choosing one-time fees or charges. subscription. Video creators can monetize their content by charging for access to their library or by putting a paywall directly on the video player. Entrepreneurs can sell content individually or bundle different types of content.
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YouTube is launching new shopping tools for creators. YouTube is introducing features that allow creators to curate shoppable collections, create shoppable videos, and monetize their videos. Shopping Collections are a new way for creators to curate products. All shopping creators can now bulk tag products throughout their videos. YouTube is also launching an Affiliate Hub directly within the app, allowing creators to find the latest list of partners, commission rates, promotional codes, and request samples.
Cognizant partners with Shopify and Google Cloud for enterprise retail. It has recognized We partnered with Shopify and google cloud For global retailers and brands. The partnership combines Shopify’s commerce platform, Google Cloud’s core infrastructure, and Cognizant’s retail industry advisory and technology implementation specialists. With Shopify’s commerce operating system built on Google Cloud and a suite of Google Cloud services, brands will have the technology Cognizant needs to execute digital transformation across a variety of retail scenarios. I can.
Bloomreach strengthens AI-powered search and marketing partnership with Google Cloud. bloom reachan e-commerce personalization platform, has expanded its partnership with . google cloud Power Bloomreach Discovery. Customers will benefit from the combination of Google Cloud’s advanced generative AI innovations and Bloomreach’s proprietary AI (Loomi), as well as commerce datasets and revenue-generating platform capabilities. Google Cloud powers the strengths of the Bloomreach engine, including enhanced recall, rankings, automated merchandising, personalization, and cross-channel. conversational commerce.
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eBay has introduced a “Shop the Look” feature powered by generative AI. eBay has launched its Shop the Look feature, which provides an immersive carousel of looks tailored to customers’ shopping history. It features an interactive hotspot that displays similar items and outfit inspiration. Shop the Look is inspired by your shopping habits and evolves with your preferences. The feature is currently available on iOS for customers in the US and UK, and will be available on Android later this year.
Amazon has updated its Add Products tool to help you search for products and add offers in bulk. Amazon has updated its Add Product Listing tool to allow users to bulk search for products already on sale in the Amazon store and add up to 500 offers. Search for up to 20 products, add information like price and quantity, and submit offers at once in Seller Central. Search up to 500 products and generate pre-populated Excel templates. Use spreadsheets to quickly list offers with bulk uploads.
Shein will host a webinar for U.S. retailers interested in selling on the marketplace. based in asia Shane is hosting a live webinar for U.S. sellers interested in selling on the marketplace, which opened to third-party sellers last year. The webinar will be held on April 25, 2024 at 11am PST and will provide an overview of how to sell on the Shein Marketplace, including fees, product categories, and seller requirements. According to StoreAutomator, Shein is looking for U.S.-based sellers with at least $2 million in annual revenue who ship directly to customers from the U.S.
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LTImindtree introduces a configurable storefront on Salesforce. LTI Mind Tree, a global technology and consulting company, has released Composable Storefront Quick Launch to provide e-commerce components tailored to retailers’ demands.This feature is built on Salesforce Commerce Cloud. LTImindtree’s composable storefront allows retailers to create customized shopping experiences and enhance their business with over 20 user interface extensions and features such as Salesforce Einstein, personalization, campaign management, wishlists, and more. can promote growth.
UK-based Mimo has raised £15.5m to simplify B2B payments. mimoUK-based payments platform has secured a £15.5m investment led by Northzone to launch a platform that simplifies B2B payments. Mimo gives you his one tool to manage your funds, analytics and insights to get a better overview of your business. Mimo will deploy funds to build B2B payments capabilities for small and medium-sized businesses and expand headcount.
Mexico-based BNPL provider Kueski has announced in-store mobile payments. queski, Buy now, pay later The Latin American online consumer lender has launched an in-store version of Kueski Pay. Customers can now complete in-store transactions through the Kueski mobile app, regardless of their internet connection. Kueski announced earlier this year that the service is now available on Amazon Mexico and is a payment option for some of the world’s biggest brands, including Estée Lauder, MAC, Clinique, and Adidas.
E-commerce developer Spresso has secured Series A funding managed by BlackRock. espresso, a provider of AI-powered applications for e-commerce businesses, announced its first Series A investment from funds and accounts managed by BlackRock. Spresso said the investment will accelerate its global expansion and provide businesses with a suite of data-driven tools, including pricing information. AI-driven algorithm Provides an e-commerce platform for analyzing customer and market behavior, building and managing online stores, and providing spend management analysis.
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