Week 35: The Evolution of eCommerce: Holiday Trends, Smart Tech, and Shipping Shifts

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Welcome back to The Checkout Point, your essential guide to the ever-changing world of eCommerce, powered by Blikket.co! In this jam-packed Week 35 episode, host Max takes you through eight exciting segments that cover the latest trends, tools, and strategies in the eCommerce space. Whether you're a marketer, manager, or founder, this episode is designed to keep you ahead of the curve with actionable insights and expert analysis. From holiday shopping trends to revolutionary tech tools, shipping logistics, platform updates, and more, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to stay ahead in the digital marketplace.
🎁 Evolving Landscape of Holiday Shopping:
Discover how major players like Etsy and Amazon are setting the stage for a festive season like no other. Learn about the impact of AI, sustainability, and the trend of starting holiday shopping earlier than ever. Personalization and big sales events like Prime Big Deal Days are just the tip of the iceberg.
🛒 Future of eCommerce Tech:
Step into the future with groundbreaking eCommerce technologies. Imagine smart carts that predict your needs or the capability to find products online simply by snapping a picture. This segment highlights how today's innovations are transforming yesterday's sci-fi into everyday realities.
🚚 Shipping and Logistics Insights:
Unpack the complexities of shipping and logistics, including UPS's new surge fee on packages from Asia and Amazon's shift to a resale model. Discover how these changes might affect both your wallet and your shopping habits.
📦 Platform Updates:
Navigate the twists and turns of online platform updates, from PayPal's latest perplexing notification to the ripple effects of e-commerce demand on major shippers like USPS and UPS. Understand how these changes impact not just businesses but also consumers in the digital age.

🔄 Overstock's Ambitious Relaunch & More:
Explore Overstock's bold new relaunch and the cunning tactics spammers are using on platforms like Reddit to manipulate Google search results. Get ready to dive into the dynamic and sometimes treacherous waters of digital commerce.
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