Voice, tariffs and beacons are among the main trends that seem likely to shape the 2019 holiday shopping season — the main focus for retailers now that summer is unofficially over. Google and Amazon will battle it out for voice supremacy. What else can merchants expect?  Read More...

PetTech firms are offering pet owners (and their dogs) a curated selection of treats and supplies through the subscription box business model. PupJoy Founder and CEO Dustin McAdams explains how the service tailors its subscriptions to the needs of its customers — and what it looks for in a supplier as it builds the selections for its boxes.  Read More...

How Merchants Navigate Tax Collection Complexity With Technology

eCommerce companies, especially smaller firms, are navigating a tax collection environment that increasingly requires tech and automation to ensure compliance. That’s no easy feat when there are 12,000 jurisdictions across the U.S. How complicated can taxes be for merchants — at the most local of levels?  Read More...