#SeoTips Many consumers are returning to pre-pandemic shopping habits, including in-store purchasing. Facing stalled revenue, some online sellers are looking to open physical stores or partner with brick-and-mortar brands. But those brands, havi...

#SeoTips For years November’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales signaled the kickoff to holiday shopping. Recently, however, merchants have offered discounts before then, diminishing the importance of the two biggest holiday shopping days. Thi...

#SeoTips “Ecommerce Briefs” is my occasional series on news and developments that impact online merchants. In this installment, I address Amazon’s holiday fee increase, new Prime benefits, and the company’s ongoing competition with Walmart in su...

#SeoTips Global retail volatility has been rampant over the past 18 months. During 2021 and the first quarter of 2022 strong consumer demand was impeded by limited inventory due to supply chain problems. Then discretionary purchasing stalled as ...

#SeoTips Last week the U.S. Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act, a sweeping 730-page bill that addresses multiple aspects of the American economy, including taxation, healthcare, and climate change. While the final bill is considerably l...

#SeoTips Amazon’s financial results for the quarter ended June 30 were affected by the slowdown in online consumer purchasing, like many other ecommerce retailers and platforms. The company acknowledged inflation-induced cost pressures, especial...