SKULabs Weekly E-commerce news
Hi E-commerce Enthusiasts!
Welcome to this week’s edition of the SKULabs e-commerce news update! Stay ahead of the curve with the latest updates on partnerships, AI-powered tools, seasonal hiring, and industry advancements.
This week’s e-commerce news edition covers:
- Roblox and Shopify partnership for selling physical products in the metaverse
- PayPal teaming up with Shopify to power U.S. payments
- Amazon’s AI-powered robots for warehouse automation
- Bath & Body Works’ seasonal hiring surge
- Bloomreach integrating Nvidia AI for smarter e-commerce search
- Cymbio’s AI tool for product content uploads
- Top resale sites from consumer brands
- Alibaba’s backing of Connectly’s AI-powered messaging
Stat of the Week
📦 71% of Top 1000 retailers offered free shipping in 2023, down from 77.1% in 2022, highlighting the ongoing cost pressures in e-commerce logistics.
1. Roblox & Shopify Partner to Sell Physical Products in the Metaverse
Roblox and Shopify have partnered to integrate Shopify’s Checkout solution into Roblox games. Starting in 2025, brands and creators can sell physical items directly within Roblox, engaging with nearly 80 million daily users.
2. PayPal Partners with Shopify to Power U.S. Payments
PayPal has partnered with Shopify to manage part of Shopify Payments in the U.S. This collaboration strengthens Shopify’s payment infrastructure, providing smoother transaction experiences for its users.
3. Amazon Partners with Covariant for AI-Powered Robots
Amazon is partnering with Covariant to develop advanced AI models for warehouse automation. Covariant’s robotic foundation models will help improve Amazon’s fulfillment operations, making them smarter and more efficient.
4. Bath & Body Works Plans to Hire 33,000 Seasonal Workers
Bath & Body Works is preparing for the holiday rush by hiring 33,000 seasonal workers across stores and distribution centers. This hiring push aims to ensure smooth operations during the busiest shopping season of the year.
5. Bloomreach Integrates Nvidia AI for Smarter Ecommerce Search
Bloomreach has integrated Nvidia’s NeMo AI into its search platform, offering deeper relevance and customization options for e-commerce teams. This generative AI integration enhances the online shopping experience by making search results more accurate and personalized.
6. Cymbio Launches Cymagery AI to Speed Up Product Content Uploads
Cymbio has introduced Cymagery AI, a tool designed to expedite product content uploads for e-commerce businesses. This AI-driven solution automates the process of adding product descriptions, images, and other content, saving time and improving efficiency.
7. Top Resale Sites from Consumer Brands
Resale is booming, and major consumer brands are taking notice. From Patagonia’s Worn Wear to IKEA’s Second Life, brands are creating their own resale platforms to capitalize on sustainability trends and engage eco-conscious shoppers.
8. Alibaba Backs Connectly to Personalize Customer Messages with AI
Connectly, now backed by Alibaba, is using AI to personalize text messages for customers. This innovation allows e-commerce brands to engage with customers through highly tailored communications, increasing conversion rates. Discover Connectly’s AI text messaging
Thank you for reading this week’s edition of the SKULabs e-commerce news update! We hope these updates help you stay ahead in the fast-moving world of e-commerce. Be sure to share these insights with your team, and we’ll see you next week with more!