☕ Your Ecommerce Coffee Break (Issue 181)

👋 Happy Thursday! Here’s your latest ecom news roundup: ChatGPT traffic isn’t boosting sales yet, Halloween shoppers are ready to spend, and McKinsey predicts $5T in AI-driven commerce by 2030—meaning your store’s growth depends on smart data use.

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In Today’s Edition:

• Today’s Headlines Handpicked For You!

• 🎧 On the Pod: How Retailers Can Unlock Growth With AI

• Launch Your Product On Amazon Like a Pro

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📰 WHAT’S HAPPENING

📈 General Ecommerce News

• Ecom sites see low sales from ChatGPT [read more]

• Most consumers plan to make Halloween purchases [read more]

• 40% of holiday budgets on secondhand gifts [read more]

• McKinsey predicts $5T in agentic commerce by 2030 [read more]

🛒 Platforms & Marketplaces

• Amazon announces to automate 75% of operations [read more]

• WS Outage Posed Significant Challenge for the Retail Industry [read more]

• Shopify + Lovable: Build a Store with Simple Prompts [read more]

• Walmart Puts Ads Front & Center Like Amazon [read more]

📱Social Media & Advertising

• Facebook: AI-Generated Ad Images: Do They Work? [read more]

• Pinterest Shares Holiday Sales Tips [read more]

• Instagram is testing skippable ads [read more]

• Google Ads’ new text guidelines [read more]

🎙️ ECOMMERCE COFFEE BREAK PODCAST

How Retailers Can Unlock Growth With AI

In this episode, we dive into the challenge faced by independent retailers in competing with giants like Walmart.

Ravi Achanta, CEO and Co-founder of RSA America, shares how AI is leveling the playing field.

He explains how small retailers can use the data they already have to drive growth, boost customer loyalty, and uncover new revenue, making powerful retail tools practical and easy to use.

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🚀 LAUNCH YOUR PRODUCT ON AMAZON LIKE A PRO

A successful Amazon launch isn't just about listing a product—it's about creating momentum from day one.

🔑 Key Launch Strategies

• Prep Thoroughly: Finalize your product, gather feedback, and ensure inventory is ready.

• Optimize Listings: Use high-converting keywords, compelling images, and clear descriptions.

• Leverage PPC: Start with auto campaigns to discover relevant keywords and build visibility.

• Secure Early Reviews: Encourage feedback to build trust and improve rankings.

• Promote Aggressively: Utilize social media, influencer partnerships, and limited-time discounts.

📈 Why It Matters

Amazon's "Bend the Curve" initiative is removing underperforming listings. Without a solid launch, your product risks being buried.

✅ Next Steps

• Develop a comprehensive launch plan.

• Implement the strategies above.

• Monitor performance and adjust tactics as needed.

For more insight listen to our podcast interview with Noah Wickham, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at myamazonguy.com

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