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⭐ August 21 – Your Ecommerce Coffee Break Newsletter (Issue 163)
The Ecommerce News for Online Sellers, Merchants, and DTC Brands
Claus Lauter
August 21, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes
👋 It’s Thursday, and here’s your second ecom news brief of the week: AI is reshaping the shopping journey, Temu’s traffic plunges, and Klaviyo releases its 2025 BFCM forecast.
Grab your coffee, it’s a 1-min skim or a 3-minute to make you a smarter online seller.
In Today’s Edition:
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🎧 On the Pod: How Tariffs, Taxes & Localization Drive Global Growth
4 Automated Email Flows That Drive Growth
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📰 WHAT’S HAPPENING
📈 General Ecommerce News
🛒 Platforms & Marketplaces
📱Social Media & Advertising
🎙️ ECOMMERCE COFFEE BREAK PODCAST
How Tariffs, Taxes & Localization Drive Global Growth
In this episode, we dive into the challenges and opportunities of selling products globally.
Alex Yancher, co-founder and CEO of Passport, explains how brands can navigate tariffs, taxes, and shipping rules while reaching customers worldwide.
He shares strategies for going international fast, using local pricing and VAT, and avoiding surprises with duties and compliance, helping brands grow smarter and capture more sales from day one.
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💡 4 AUTOMATED EMAIL FLOWS THAT DRIVE GROWTH
Email is still the best ROI channel in eCommerce. But here’s the truth: a monthly blast won’t grow your business. Customers expect timely, personalized messages that meet them at the right stage of their journey.
👉 The 4 flows you can’t skip:
Welcome series: First impressions count. Deliver value, share your story, and guide new subscribers from day one.
Abandoned cart: Shoppers forget. A quick reminder (and maybe a discount) turns browsers into buyers.
Post-purchase: Don’t stop at checkout. Confirm the order, set delivery expectations, and follow up with reviews and cross-sells.
Re-engagement: Subscribers drift. A “we miss you” message or special offer costs less than finding new customers.
Why it matters: These automations run in the background, recover lost sales, and build loyalty. They’re the foundation—once live, you can layer on advanced plays like flash sales, product launches, or VIP programs.
📩 Next step: Audit your emails. If one of these flows is missing, set it up this week. Your future growth depends on it. Learn more here.
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Yours in ecommerce success,
~ Claus
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