Every week we publish an overview of new products from companies serving e-commerce sellers. This article includes the latest information about e-commerce platforms, marketplaces, search engines, APIs, reverse logistics, and local shipping.
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New tools for sellers
Miva 10.11 is released with precision tools to enhance e-commerce control. e-commerce development Miba Co., Ltd. has released version 10.11 of the platform. This update introduces tools to give you more control over pricing, shipping, and rate management. Sellers can now set prices to less than $0.01 (1 cent) and weight measurements to less than two decimal places. The updated module provides flexible pricing, taxability controls, and other rules to improve your checkout process.
Temu is available to all sellers in the United States. In the last 6 months China base market tem invites select US sellers to join the site. Temu is currently opening its application process to any brand or seller in the United States. According to Temu, the application takes just 10 minutes and is typically reviewed within one business day. Additionally, Temu sellers can now ship directly from their US warehouses.
Button announces general availability of iOS Creator app. button, mobile commerce Optimizer announced the general availability of its PostTap native mobile app, which allows creators to create, optimize, and manage affiliate links. PostTap says creators can instantly generate and customize short links that can be shared and monitored across social platforms. Utilizing AI-powered technology, PostTap ensures accurate attribution and in-app purchases.
AI search tool Perplexity adds shopping assistant. AI search engine puzzled has debuted “Buy Pro” shopping recommendations within search results and the ability to place orders without visiting a seller’s website. For shopping-related searches, users receive a visual card with product details, price, seller information, a short description, and product pros and cons. Perplexity Shopping Assistant Integrated with Shopify.
European AI search engine plans an index that includes seller rankings. CO2 neutral search engine based in Germany ecosia Privacy-focused search engine based in France Quant announced plans to create its own AI-powered European search index, offering sellers an alternative to Google. The joint venture, called European Search Perspective, plans to separate from Google and Bing. ranking system Consumer spending could change by early 2025 as the new index prioritizes European companies. The combined search company will initially focus on French and German search results.
Coveo expands its partnership with SAP to deliver AI capabilities across channels. CoveoWe are expanding our partnership with , an enterprise platform for AI search and genAI capabilities. SAP We will be using an app called “Coveo AI Search and Recommendation for SAP Customer Experience”. Coveo has this to say about AI search: Recommendationsgenerated responses can be used across multiple interfaces, from SAP solution interfaces to standalone search pages, in-app experiences, and self-service portals and communities.
Searchspring introduces dynamic custom profiles for e-commerce engagement. search springan e-commerce search and sales provider, has released the following dynamic custom profiles. personalized shopping Recommendations. According to Searchspring, profiles are adjusted in real-time based on shopper behavior and site variables such as search terms, applied filters, and customer attributes. Dynamic custom profiles allow retailers to create a flexible framework that recommends products tailored to each shopper’s intent. According to Searchspring, search results and product suggestions evolve dynamically without the need to manually configure profiles for each scenario.
Appy Pie Endpoint introduces a virtual try-on API. Appy Pie endpointan AI API provider, has launched a suite of virtual try-on APIs that enable retailers to offer shoppers an interactive and customizable shopping experience. Shoppers are try it on Check before purchasing fashion, cosmetics, eyewear, and decorative items.
Stage TEN announces a live show network for creators to sell Shopify products. stage 10 has launched a live show network that enables creators to blend content creation and commerce. The platform allows anyone to turn their live shows into storefronts, connect with viewers in real-time, and monetize their shows by featuring products from their Shopify store. Leverage Shopify’s Collective and Collabs programs to leverage Stage TEN. live show The network allows creators to select, introduce, and sell products.
MikMak extends its API-first platform with the launch of Insights API. Mi’kmaqan e-commerce enablement and analytics provider, has launched the MikMak Insights API. This API integrates MikMak Commerce Intelligence data, such as purchase intent and attributable sales, into data lakes, analytics platforms, business intelligence toolsTableau, PowerBI, Google Data Studio, etc. According to MikMak, this allows multichannel brands to quickly and easily get a holistic view of their performance.
Cirro Fulfillment partners with Loop to streamline returns for retailers and brands. Shiro’s fulfillmentis a global provider of services to e-commerce brands. loopa reverse logistics platform to enhance the returns process. Cirro said Loop’s automated portal integration makes it easy for customers to initiate returns, request exchanges, and secure refunds. Streamlined processes reduce manual tasks and Return management Faster, more efficient, and with a better customer experience.
FedEx has introduced enhanced visibility tools to help you safely deliver your packages. fedex has upgraded its mobile app’s package tracking and visibility features. The map view shows the location of delivery trucks in real time with the latest timestamp. Photo proof of delivery attempts provides customers with a photo of their door tag in case of a missed delivery, allowing them to see exactly when the delivery was made.