For merchants, the opportunity is not predicting the weather; it's knowing what to do with the data.

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This week: new services for livestreaming, product videos, Reddit ads, predictive analytics, AI-powered ads, discounted shipping, B2B, AI voice agents, and more.

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The surge in imports valued at €150 or less is reshaping the region's online retailing.

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The new "AI Performance Report" in Webmaster Tools is an industry first.

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Direct traffic as reported by Google Analytics and other platforms is sometimes mislabeled.

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Chris Hall's "Ecomm Cowboy" broadcasts live shows Monday through Friday. AI tools, he says, empower one-person brands, the underdogs.

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Efforts by Microsoft and Amazon to develop content-licensing marketplaces offer an opportunity for ecommerce marketers.

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