Your Ecommerce Coffee Break Newsletter ⭐ (Issue 114)

Hey, Claus here. Happy Tuesday!

Dell is betting $15 billion on AI, while Walmart just bought a shopping mall. The future of ecommerce is shifting fast—are you ready?

Grab your favorite drink and dive into this week’s ecommerce updates. 👇

In Today’s Edition:

• The Latest Ecommerce News and Top Insights (Handpicked for you!)

• Podcast: (Ep 377) How To Consolidate Your Tech Stack To Maximize Post-Purchase Touchpoints

• Who’s Leading Ecommerce in 2025? The Data Tells All

Today's newsletter is 615 words—a 3-minute read.

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In Monday's episode, Aaron Evett, Head of Revenue at Redo, shared insights on consolidating your tech stack to maximize post-purchase touchpoints and increase profits.

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📰 THE LATEST ECOMMERCE NEWS AND TOP INSIGHTS (Handpicked for you!)

General Ecommerce News

• Dell Is Betting Big on AI and Predicts $15 Billion in Server Sales [read more]

• Microsoft Warns Trump Could Be Making a Huge AI Mistake [read more]

• Walmart Just Bought a Shopping Mall and No One Saw It Coming [read more]

• Shopify’s Journey from a Small Startup to a Billion-Dollar Empire [read more]

Platforms & Marketplaces

• Amazon’s 2025 Playbook Could Be the Key to Winning Big in E-Commerce [read more]

• Amazon Just Made a Huge Move into Freight and It’s Shaking Up the Industry [read more]

• Amazon’s Brand Royalties Might Not Be as Lucrative as Sellers Hope [read more]

• Shop Circle Just Raised $60 Million to Build the Future of E-Commerce [read more]

Social Media & Advertising

• TikTok Is Coming for YouTube with a Game-Changing Desktop Overhaul [read more]

• TikTok’s Latest Report Reveals the Secret to High-Performing Ads [read more]

• Twitch Just Opened the Door for More Creators to Make Money Online [read more]

• Snapchat’s Secret to Keeping Users Hooked Could Change Social Media [read more]

🤖 WHO’S LEADING ECOMMERCE IN 2025? THE DATA TELLS ALL

Why it matters: The State of American Ecommerce Report highlights key trends shaping online retail in 2025.

Key Takeaways:

Mass Merchants dominate: Amazon, Walmart, and a few major players are capturing more market share, driving smaller retailers to adapt.

Health & Beauty surges: With sales projected to hit $48.89B by 2026, this category continues to see strong digital growth, led by Walgreens and Ulta Beauty.

Global sales matter: Apple, Nike, and three other top retailers generate 50%+ of their web sales internationally, underscoring the importance of global markets despite shifting trade policies.

What’s Next?

Ecommerce is set to reach $1.2T in 2025, but growth is uneven. Mass Merchants thrive, while some categories face stagnation. Read the full report here.

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