The holidays are heating up! Shoppers could spend over $1 trillion, Walmart is stretching out Black Friday, and Amazon has new rules for sellers. Plus, we’re covering Shopify’s latest features, a checkout security scare, fresh Ordoro updates, and a little customer love!
🎁 Holiday Shoppers Could Spend $1 Trillion. But There’s a Catch.
A trillion dollars in holiday shopping? That’s a lot of gifts under the tree. The latest forecasts suggest Americans are ready to spend big this season, but higher prices and tighter budgets are making shoppers more selective. Here’s why record-breaking spending doesn’t necessarily mean everyone is buying more, and what smaller retailers can take away from it.
See what’s behind the $1 trillion holiday forecast →
📋 Amazon Sellers Have Two New Rules to Watch
Just when sellers thought their holiday checklists were long enough, Amazon added a couple more things to think about. New liability insurance requirements and changes to seller-fulfilled returns could affect how some merchants operate. With one policy already in effect and another arriving in December, it’s worth checking whether your store needs to make any adjustments.
Find out what Amazon’s new rules mean for sellers →
🛍️ Walmart Is Turning Black Friday Into a Three-Part Event
Remember when Black Friday was just one day? Walmart apparently doesn’t. The retailer has announced three holiday shopping events stretching from November 12 into December, giving bargain hunters plenty of chances to shop. For smaller businesses, that means more competition for holiday dollars, but potentially more opportunities to catch shoppers’ attention, too.
See how Walmart is stretching out Black Friday →
🔐 Hackers Hijacked Online Checkouts. Here’s What Happened.
Imagine a customer placing an order on your website, only to discover they entered their payment information on a fake checkout page. That’s the kind of attack reported on some Shopify stores after attackers exploited third-party apps. The incidents raise an important question for online sellers everywhere: How secure are the tools connected to your storefront?
Find out what happened with the fake checkouts →
✨ Shopify Just Unveiled a Whole Lot of New Features
AI shopping assistants, smarter store management, easier promotions, and more. Shopify’s latest Editions release is packed with updates, but which ones actually matter for smaller businesses? We’re looking past the shiny announcements to explore the features that could make running an online store a little easier.
See what’s new in Shopify Editions →
NEW IN ORDORO 🛠️
A Little More Visibility, A Lot More Control Ever wish you could get a clearer picture of where your inventory is going or make sure your team only sees the orders they need? Our latest updates are all about making the everyday stuff a little easier.
Here’s what’s new:
- A clearer view of inventory transfers: Our new Inventory Transfers page makes it easier to track stock movements between warehouses and see what’s been transferred.
- More control over order visibility: New user permissions help you decide which orders team members can access, so everyone can focus on what matters to them.
- Smaller improvements that add up: We’ve also made updates to shipping presets, invoices, and order management to help smooth out those everyday workflows.
It’s the thoughtful improvements that make everyday work easier. Fewer clicks, better visibility, and more control over your workflows? That’s the kind of update we love.
Take a look at all the latest Ordoro updates →
CUSTOMER SHOUTOUT ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We love hearing when Ordoro makes a seller’s day a little easier, especially when it means saying goodbye to tedious copy-and-paste work. This recent Trustpilot review from a Shopify merchant shipping lithium batteries made our day:
“I couldn’t find any third party shipping software that could deal with hazmat/dangerous goods until I found Ordoro. It works incredibly well. The team is friendly, helpful and quick to reply when questions come up.”
“I couldn’t find any third party shipping software that could deal with hazmat/dangerous goods until I found Ordoro. It works incredibly well. The team is friendly, helpful and quick to reply when questions come up.”
“Worth every penny, would highly recommend!”
“Worth every penny, would highly recommend!”
Finding the right shipping software is one thing. Finding a team that’s there when you need them? Even better. Thanks for the kind words and for trusting us with your shipping!
See the full review on Trustpilot →
That’s a wrap for this edition of Commerce Corner! May your holiday sales keep climbing, your checkout pages stay secure, and your Black Friday preparations go a little smoother than expected.
And speaking of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we’ve got something fun in the works! 👀 Interactive checklists, handy calculators, and a few other goodies to help you tackle the holiday rush. Keep an eye on your inbox. More coming soon!
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