Your Ecommerce Coffee Break Newsletter ⭐ (Issue 189)

👋 It’s Thursday. Here’s your latest ecom news roundup: Funding sinks, malls surge, scams hit TikTok Shop, and Amazon rolls out new ad tools.

Grab your coffee. Skim in ∼60 seconds or deep-dive in 3 min.

In Today’s Edition:

📰 Top Headlines: Marketplaces, AI trends, and platform updates
🎧 On the Pod: Product Sourcing for Shopify Stores and DTC Brands
🛒 Top 10 Ecommerce Traffic Hacks — Fast & Actionable

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📰 WHAT’S HAPPENING

📈 General Ecommerce News

• Global startup funding in ecommerce has dropped 80% [read more]

• Media buying trends 2026 [read more]

• Target storefront inside ChatGPT [read more]

• Gen Z is revitalizing shopping centers [read more]

🛒 Platforms & Marketplaces

• Scammers are using AI to create fake brands on TikTok Shop [read more]

• Amazon Ads announced Ads Agent [read more]

• Shopify: 11 Common Ecommerce Mistakes [read more]

• Meta is revamping its Facebook Marketplace [read more]

📱Social Media & Advertising

• Meta Shares Tips on How To Maximize Holiday Campaigns [read more]

• Text overlay formula to optimize ads [read more]

• How discounts boost brand loyalty [read more]

• TikTok users can now limit AI content [read more]

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Playlist: Product Sourcing for Shopify Stores and DTC Brands

Your store wins or loses on what you sell. The right product lifts AOV, lowers returns, and brings buyers back.

I pulled together a fast, no-fluff playlist with the best Ecommerce Coffee Break episodes on product sourcing—how to find great items, pick the right suppliers, and avoid costly mistakes.

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🛒 Top 10 Ecommerce Traffic Hacks — Fast & Actionable

Traffic costs ↑25% in 2025. Here are 10 proven hacks that work in 2026 (no giant ad budget required)

The big idea: Forget paid ads alone—these 10 hacks blend organic + paid to flood your store with buyers, no huge budget needed. (Tested by brands like Glossier.)

Why it matters: Relying on a single traffic source is risky. By layering these strategies, you build both short-term momentum (ads, social) and long-term compounding growth (SEO, content).

The 10 hacks:

1. TikTok Shop tags: Slap products on viral Reels—shoppers buy in-app, spiking conversions 3x.

2. IG Reels SEO: Keyword captions + trending audio = free reach to 1M+ lookalikes.

3. Micro-influencer seeds: Gift to 5K-follower creators; their UGC drives 4x more traffic than ads.

4. Long-tail blog SEO: "Best vegan sneakers for runners" posts snag Google gold—organic visitors convert 2x.

5. Referral rewards: "$10 credit each way" turns customers into evangelists, growing lists 40%.

6. Meta Advantage+ automations: Let AI optimize ads; scale to $10K/day ROAS effortlessly.

7. Branded hashtag challenges: Launch on TikTok—UGC floods feeds, virality = 10x exposure.

8. Cart abandonment emails: 24hr nudge with 15% off recovers 20% lost traffic.

9. Cross-platform repurposing: One video → IG, TikTok, YouTube Shorts; multiply views 5x.

10. Exit-intent quizzes: Capture emails with "Find your fit" funnels—nurture to 30% open rates.

Next step: Pick 2–3 of these hacks that feel doable this week. Start small, test, double down on what works.

Want a deep dive? Shopify’s blog covers 26 proven ways to drive traffic.

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