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Spreetail has marked its 20th anniversary, saying it has sold more than USD $9 billion online since its founding.

In this edition, reporter Allison Smith looks at what this year’s Prime Day results could mean for other big shopping events like Black Friday.

Amazon.com Inc.’s annual Prime Day sale is off to a slow start, according to market research firm Numerator.

Amazon’s Prime Day event is returning June 23-26, marking the second year in a row that the company has stretched the sale to four days.

Marketplace success often came down to who could outbid competitors for attention and convert shoppers more efficiently. That dynamic is changing.

Owen Carr examines this shift toward e-commerce and discount brands, noting how AI-driven search helps capture detail-oriented shoppers.

Ultra-fast shipping puts pressure on retail competitors

Earlier this month, GameStop offered to buy eBay for about $55.5 billion.

Owen Carr and Christopher Davis break down why Shopify (SHOP) shares are falling despite strong earnings.

The digital storefront is undergoing its most radical transformation since the invention of the shopping cart, but this time, the customer navigating the aisles might not be human.

Amazon is planning to move Prime Day to June from its usual July slot this year, according to two people briefed on the matter, shaking up the timing of a sales event many brands rely on.

Updates on reusable packaging, dropshipping, product feeds, finance, fulfillment platforms, B2C marketing, agentic commerce, and AI-powered contact centers.

Businesses unlikely to lower prices despite tariff relief

The Trump administration's cornerstone policy just suffered a major setback — but it's not bad news for everyone.

Spreetail has confirmed it will continue its Shareback programme, a performance-based profit-sharing initiative that returns a portion of profits to brand partners as costs rise across the eCommerce sector.

AI Orchestration Is Separating Winners from Wishful Thinkers

If the U.S. Supreme Court rules that many of President Donald Trump’s tariffs are illegal, billions of dollars in refunds could be due to companies, but trade attorneys caution the refund process could take up to a couple of years.

If the Supreme Court rules the tariffs are illegal, the refund process could become a lengthy back-and-forth between courts.

Spreetail has launched a new advertising analytics product called True Ads that it says uses causal AI to show eCommerce brands which marketplace ad spending generates incremental sales and which does not.

Owen Carr joins Next Gen Investing to discuss Amazon (AMZN) and the e-commerce giant's pricing strategy during uncertain international trade amid tariff hikes.

Owen Carr, Chief Merchandising Officer for Spreetail, discusses Amazon (AMZN) Prime Day season and how it has influenced the retail sector.

President Trump’s rapid maneuvering on tariffs led to some businesses narrowly missing out on lower bills. A refund on the difference could spare consumers from price hikes.

In Target’s fourth-quarter earnings call March 4, the company’s executives laid out plans to grow its third-party marketplace, Target Plus, with partners that complement its assortment and provide more options, like Spreetail.

Josh Ketter with Spreetail expects to see an upgrade to Alexa among other hardware devices, though he'll watch for any A.I. advancements the company is planning. He claims Amazon is overdue on delivering Gen A.I. promises that can propel investor sentiment higher.

Shopify (SHOP) gained after reporting its latest earnings beat. Josh Ketter expects the company to beat again, noting its "conservative" forecasts that consistently beat expectations.

First ecommerce accelerator to launch a profit-sharing program specifically for brands The Company plans to award millions of dollars to its top performers

According to new data exclusively emailed to Chain Store Age from Spreetail, an ecommerce accelerator specializing in online sales and logistics for oversized and bulky products, this year marked the biggest Black Friday and Cyber Monday in its history.

Product suite, including next generation AI-powered Listing Doctor, designed to help sellers grow their ecommerce business, optimize listings and drive superior marketplace performance

Gulf Coast Sand launches Sandpiper Play Sand and OptiFlow™ Pool Filter Sand, expanding into the retail market with high-quality consumer products.

Spreetail, one of the biggest names in ecommerce in Nebraska, has advanced its capabilities with the recent acquisition of Echo, an artificial intelligence platform that provides customer data insights to improve sales.

According to new analysis exclusively provided to Chain Store Age, Amazon’s recent Prime Big Deal Days promotion created a "halo effect" for Walmart and Target.

Innovative AI-powered platform captures customer sentiment across the Internet and generates insights to boost sales

Spreetail Announces Executive Team Transition with Current CEO of Retail, Joshua Ketter, Stepping into Role of Global CEO

Spreetail, one of the largest global ecommerce accelerators for manufacturers and the first to reach $1B in revenue in 2021, announced it closed a funding round bringing in $208M.

Spreetail's Owen Carr sees strength persisting in ecommerce despite the U.S.-Iran war pinning pressure on American wallets