Weekly E-Commerce & Dropshipping Highlights: Sep 25, 2024

1. Amazon expands options for sellers to handle customer returns

Amazon enhances its Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) service with new return options like Grade and Resell and Returnless Resolutions, helping sellers efficiently manage returns and boost customer satisfaction

2. How a DTC tea brand became Shopify's partner in the fight against climate change

Shopify backs Alt Carbon, a climate-fighting startup born from a 150-year-old tea estate. Brothers Sparsh and Shrey Agarwal transform their family business into a sustainable powerhouse, tackling carbon removal through enhanced rock weathering.

3. Meet the Latin American e-commerce platform that’s outperforming Amazon this year

MercadoLibre, Latin America's e-commerce powerhouse, is outpacing Amazon with a 34% stock surge in 2024. Founded by Marcos Galperin, it's capitalizing on untapped markets, fintech opportunities, and a tech-savvy population of 600 million across the region.

4. How a U.S. crackdown on cheap Chinese imports could help Amazon but challenge Meta

The Biden administration's crackdown on Chinese imports aims to close a trade loophole, potentially boosting Amazon's market position while posing challenges for Meta Platforms in navigating new regulatory landscapes.

5. SAP integrates with Gainsight and ChannelEngine

SAP's latest integration with Gainsight and ChannelEngine enhances customer success and e-commerce capabilities, empowering businesses to streamline operations and boost customer satisfaction in the digital marketplace.

6. Back  to School Dropshipping Products

The back-to-school season is a golden opportunity for dropshipping businesses to thrive by offering essential school supplies like eco-friendly stationery, tech gadgets, and customizable planners, meeting the surge in demand efficiently.

 7. Walmart Marketplace Seller Summit: Here's what you missed

Walmart's 2024 Marketplace Seller Summit unveiled game-changing strategies: LocalFinds for speedy local deliveries, cross-border fulfillment, and a new Multichannel Logistics program. Plus, exciting expansions in Premium Beauty and pre-owned items categories are set to shake up e-commerce.

8. Amazon launches a powerful new generative AI-based selling assistant codenamed Project Amelia

Amazon's Project Amelia, powered by generative AI, offers sellers personalized business insights and streamlined operations, enhancing productivity and growth potential through its integration with Amazon Bedrock.

9. YouTube & Shopee partner in Southeast Asia e-commerce tie-up - report

YouTube and Shopee have teamed up to launch an online shopping service in Indonesia, expanding soon to Thailand and Vietnam, intensifying e-commerce competition in Southeast Asia against TikTok Shop.

10. ‘Otto’s marketplace is losing sellers and is in crisis

Otto's marketplace faces a crisis as sellers flee due to fee hikes and internal turmoil. Germany's e-commerce giant struggles to maintain its platform model, losing hundreds of merchants and sparking concerns about its growth strategy.

Until next time, e-commerce explorers! Keep innovating and stay ahead of the curve. See you in the next edition!👋