Every week we publish an overview of new products from companies serving e-commerce and omnichannel merchants. Today’s posts include the latest in AI-powered content creation, automated delivery, shoppable video, website speed, logistics and sustainable e-commerce packaging.
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New Tools for Sellers: July 30, 2024
Vayu Robotics unveils curbside delivery robot. Vayu Robotics Onload has been released Delivery Robot It combines AI-based models with low-cost passive sensors that do not require light or distance detection. Vayu’s delivery robots operate autonomously without pre-mapping the roads they will travel. They can navigate inside stores and city streets, drop off packages on driveways and porches, and carry up to 100 pounds at speeds under 20 miles per hour. The company says its delivery robots provide a cost-effective, safe and reliable delivery system.
Addlly AI has launched Shopify AI Writer for content creation. Singapore-based generative AI company Adly AI We have launched a zero-prompt AI SEO writer app for Shopify. Users can select a product from their Shopify store and then review and select trending blog topics suggested for the selected product. The AI writer Generate Complete e-commerce articles with automatic internal product links. Users can review and edit the content and add product images if needed. Plus, the app generates social media content that’s ready to post.
Website Speedy has launched an app with BigCommerce to improve site performance. Website SpeedA provider of performance optimization tools, BigCommerce App StoreWe provide solutions to improve your website speed, search engine rankings and user experience. Website Speedy app provides a set of features to improve your website speed, search engine rankings and user experience. Website PerformanceIncludes asynchronous loading, resource prefetching, third-party script management, detailed performance reporting, and more.
Shirofune releases Amazon advertising improvement suggestion feature. HakushuThe digital advertising automation management tool has announced an enhanced improvement suggestions feature that suggests optimal keyword and search query settings for advertisers. Amazon Advertising. White Ship’s Improvement Proposal Identify keywords It detects search queries that are increasing costs without delivering desired results and automatically lists queries that you should exclude or review. It also recommends additional keywords to improve performance. Additionally, the feature recommends excluding high-cost keywords and incorporating negative keywords.
Kinesso Commerce and Vudoo partner to launch ShopNow solution. Kinesocommercethe commerce division of IPG Mediabrands, has partnered with the technology and content commerce company. Voodoo We launched ShopNow, an always-on commerce media solution. ShopNow combines Kinesso Commerce’s active media with Vudoo’s advanced shopping advertising technology to bring content to life. Shopping available Available anywhere, anytime through the open web and major commerce partners, including Amazon. This global partnership will launch in Australia.
Fast Simon releases merchandising AI assistant. Fast SimonFast Simon, an AI-powered shopping optimization provider, has launched a merchandising AI assistant that helps create shopper-facing assortments and displays in real time based on product attributes, stock availability, performance metrics and more. According to Fast Simon, the AI assistant reduces the time and effort required for manual and rule-based work. Merchandising On the one hand, it gives merchants control over what shoppers see.
Cart.com has implemented the Constellation warehouse and transportation management system. Cart.comCart.com, a provider of integrated commerce and logistics software and services, has released Constellation WMS and Constellation TMS, enabling the company to offer its proprietary warehouse management system and transportation management system as standalone products. These modules join Cart.com’s already available Constellation OMS, a distributed order management system. The products can be used alone or in combination for receiving, inventory management, pick and pack, price comparison, shipping, returns and labor management.
Creator commerce platform LTK launches video-first shopping app. LTKCreator commerce platform, Inc. is launching a new LTK app video experience to help creators reach shoppers on its platform. LTK’s app includes a full-screen continuous video ( Shoppable Videos These include Daily Drops, a rotating feed of videos from creators, and Daily Drops, a quick way for shoppers to see the latest shoppable video content published within the last 24 hours by creators they follow.
Mondi partners with CMC Packaging Automation for sustainable e-commerce packaging. Mondiis a sustainable paper and packaging supplier. CMC Packaging Automationis a provider of on-demand automated packaging solutions. This collaboration will improve product quality and sustainabilityIt aims to build synergies between CMC’s on-demand packaging technology and Mondi’s sustainable kraft paper products to meet the demand for sustainable e-commerce paper and packaging solutions.
AI and e-commerce specialist Ocula raises £3.25m in Series A funding. Belfast-based AI startup Eyeball The company raised £3.25 million ($4.17 million) in Series A funding led by Praetura Ventures, with additional investment from Castelnau Group and Lloyds Banking Group. Ocula specializes in leveraging AI to optimize e-commerce performance. The company’s flagship product, Ocula Boost, uses AI to improve e-commerce performance. Product PageImprove SEOgenerating insights that help retailers compete more effectively. The startup has landed over 25 large retail clients.
India-based Mystore Launches AI-Powered Semantic Search for ONDC. My Store, Indian Market Mystore, which is connected to the country’s Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), has added AI-powered semantic search aimed at improving buying experience and boosting seller conversions. The addition to Mystore’s offerings for ONDC sellers and buyers aims to provide granular search results with accurate query interpretation. Mystore’s semantic search technology is designed to benefit sellers and buyers through accurate query interpretation, customized product recommendations, quick search results for queries, optimized search performance for complex queries, and higher conversion rates.