👋 Happy Tuesday! Here’s your latest ecom news roundup: Amazon power sellers dominate, Shopify bets big on AI, TikTok goes local, tariffs bite, and AI ads rise — what it means for your growth.

In Today’s Edition:

📰 Top Headlines: News, Marketplaces, and Platform updates
🎧 On the Pod: Why 80% of Shoppers Abandon Your Site Search
🗨️ Claus’s Hot Take: 5 Myths About Selling on Amazon (For Beginners)

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📰 WHAT’S HAPPENING

📈 General Ecommerce News

🛒 Platforms & Marketplaces

📱Social Media & Advertising

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🗨️ CLAUS’S HOT TAKE

Thinking about launching on Amazon?
Here’s the truth: It’s not easy. But it’s predictable if you set it up right.

Myth 1: It will hurt my other sales.
If you ignore Amazon, others may sell your product anyway. Better you control it.

Myth 2: I’ll lose control.
Register your brand. Own your listings. Set clear pricing rules.

Myth 3: It’s too complex.
Yes, at first. Plan 60–90 days to fix listings, images, keywords, and shipping. Then it runs smoother.

Myth 4: Ads destroy profit.
Ads only work if your page converts. Focus on strong photos, clear benefits, and reviews first.

Myth 5: It’s just another channel.
It’s also research. Search data and reviews show what buyers really want.

Why it matters: Many shoppers check Amazon before buying anywhere.

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