Monthly Archives: October 2026

82 min read - Shopify Plus is Shopify's enterprise-level commerce plan, designed for high-growth businesses that need greater flexibility, control and operational efficiency as they scale. Its core benefits range from advanced checkout customisation and competitive transaction fees to sophisticated B2B capabilities, international expansion and enterprise-level support...

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14 min read - Nike announced another operational reset this week, introducing its new Pace operating model, signalling fewer roles over time and acknowledging “significant work...

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54 min read - Keeping Magento up-to-date is essential for maintaining a secure, stable and reliable eCommerce store. Yet a Magento upgrade is rarely as straightforward as installing a new software version. Changes to system requirements, third-party modules, custom code and integrations can introduce technical challenges, unexpected costs and potential disruption...

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16 min read - Adobe’s 2026 holiday shopping forecast, released on 28 September, includes a data point merchants should note. In August 2026, AI-referred visits to US retail sites generated...

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14 min read - On 1 October 2026, Shopify introduced Canvas, a new design surface for online stores that brings theme templates together in an interactive workspace, where Sidekick, Shopify’s AI assistant...

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17 min read - DoorDash has introduced Dasher Returns, a service that allows US consumers to arrange doorstep collection for eligible retail orders purchased through DoorDash. The service is currently available in selected cities and, according to ...

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17 min read - Best Buy announced on 22 September that it will launch on TikTok Shop in the US in late October 2026, with nearly 10,000 products from brands including Microsoft, Dyson, Bose and Oura. According to ...

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10 min read - Adobe’s 2026 holiday forecast, released on 28 September, projects US online sales of $275.1 billion between 1 November and 31 December, up 6.7% year on year. Cyber Week, the five days from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday, is expected to generate $47.5 billion. Cyber Monday is forecast to reach $15.1 billion, while Black Friday is expected...

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14 min read - On 28 September 2026, Shopify announced WebMCP support for checkout. Together with its existing storefront and cart tools, this lets compatible browser-based AI agents assist shoppers...

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60 min read - Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce share the same Magento foundation, but they differ significantly in licensing, native B2B functionality, infrastructure options, support and the amount of technical responsibility a merchant takes on.In short, Magento Open Source is often the better fit for merchants that want flexibility, have strong development...

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144 min read - Website speed plays an important role in how well a Shopify store performs. A faster site can improve user experience, reduce bounce rates, support conversion rates, and contribute to better search visibility. Studies show that ...

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14 min read - On 16 September 2026, Tapestry announced that shoppers in the US could purchase Coach and Kate Spade products directly within Google Search, including AI Mode, and the Gemini app, without visiting the brands’ websites. According to Tapestry’s...

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12 min read - Amazon’s decision to block Meta’s Muse shopping agent highlights an emerging question for eCommerce merchants: which AI services can discover their products and complete purchases on customers’ behalf? On 20 September 2026, ...

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10 min read - Shopify updated its analytics platform on 22 September 2026, and the change is more commercially significant than its brief changelog entry suggests. Profitability data now includes...

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