The Quickfire eCommerce Roundup - May 2024 ??

TikTok has reported that more than 500,000 merchants were selling to US users on its app at the end of 2023, more than double the number from three months earlier. 亚马逊 is delaying its controversial new low inventory fee for the second time as it looks to satiate the hundreds of thousands of sellers it outraged with the original announcement. SHEIN wants to be America’s next everything store through giving brands and retailers access to its platform in nine European countries, United States, Brazil and Mexico.

April was an exciting month for Quickfire, we’ve onboarded exciting new brands like Elie Beaumont, Zlatna Ribka, Dirty London and VIEVE - we can’t wait to play a part in their growth! We hosted our first quarterly thought leadership event, Engage with eCommerce at The Shard!

Industry Updates / Tips & Tricks:

Shopify latest improvements introduced that merchants can now easily add exchange products when approving returns requests. Additionally, introducing the ability to add return shipping and restocking fees during the return approval process. These fees will automatically be applied to the return balance.?

What does this enhancement mean for merchants:

??Streamline the return and exchange experience?

??Accurately account for fees

Heads Up! Deep Dive Blog Alert:

E-commerce knows no borders, and tapping into international markets can supercharge your growth. But with complexities such as currency, language, and regulations, it can be difficult to see where to start! Enter Shopify Markets and Global-e.?

Read the full blog post [here]?

Upcoming Events:

?? Quickfire Digital: Quickfire x NOVOS eCom Summer Boat Party!?

This Thursday, we're teaming up with NOVOS to deliver something extra special. Think tropical vibes: flamingos, hawaiian shirts, pineapples etc. You thought our boat party last year was good? That was just the practice run. Join us on the 16th of May for the real deal...

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/816761976057?aff=oddtdtcreator??

Until next time, keep hustling and making those e-commerce dreams a reality! ??

Thanks

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