#7 - Shopify POS, 4PLs, Shein's PR drama, AI's Impact & more!
From Forbes' review of Shopify POS to the state of the union of Ecommerce. You'll see it all here. Special mention of me, myself and I - as Czech Crunch published my story on their news portal. Enjoy!
Hello 👋
This has been quite the week. Since Tuesday I’m mostly offline on holidays and visiting some family and friends. But life can’t be just fun, right? So one of my kids got super sick meanwhile and during this week, my wife is stuck in the hospital with him while he recovers… 😶 But that won’t stop me from getting all the interesting Ecommerce topics of the week to your inbox. So, shall we get to them? 😉
5 - Shopify POS Review in 2023: Features, Advantages & Disadvantages
Forbes Advisor just published an in-depth article analysing Shopify POS. If you’re on the fence if you should give it a try or not, it could be very helpful for you to read it.
wrote it, so if you have any questions about it, feel free to reach out to her or me.
4 - You heard about 3PLs. Do you need a 4PL?
A 4PL, or fourth-party logistics company, acts as an intermediary between retailers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs), managing relationships and streamlining the fulfilment process, resulting in reduced shipping times and costs for businesses through services such as optimising warehouse placement and leveraging UPS rates. Palouse Brand has been using a solution like this quite successfully.
3 - Shein's Sending of American Influencers to China Sparks Outrage on Social Media
Shein, a Chinese internet shopping giant known for low-cost fashion, sponsored a tour for American fashion influencers and creators to visit a model factory in China, aiming to improve its brand image; however, this move triggered online backlash due to concerns about Shein's labor practices and environmental impact, with influencers receiving criticism for their association.
2 - Never return a pair of jeans again. Thanks to AI.
True Fit's AI platform partners with Shopify, offering retailers of all sizes access to personalized fit solutions, reducing returns and promoting sustainability. With over 82 million active users, this partnership enhances Shopify's offerings while revolutionizing the apparel industry. If you’re interested in it, be aware that their new Shopify app starts at an hefty 250$/month (if paid annually).
1 - The State of Ecommerce
In a recent interview, engages in a thought-provoking discussion about the evolving landscape of Shopify and e-commerce. She converses with Tim Beyers, a Motley Fool analyst, delving into diverse perspectives on this matter. They explore the nuanced growth patterns of companies like Shopify, Etsy, and MercadoLibre within the context of the e-commerce industry's current state. Do you agree with them?
Czech Crunch wrote about me
CzechCrunch is a Czech online news portal that covers a wide range of topics and issues, including business, technology, education, and more, with daily articles and additional features like podcasts and events. And this week there were super kind to share my story with their audience. The article answers some interesting questions like ‘what is a Portuguese guy doing in Czechia?’ and ‘how did this Shopify agency even started?’. You can see the full article in Czech here. I think you’ll find it interesting.
How to use Shopify Markets?
If you want a simple and clear introduction to the Shopify Markets (in Czech language), go take a look at my colleague Jakub’s latest in-depth article about it.
