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New tools for customers
Miva 10.11 delivers the right tools to improve ecommerce management. Ecommerce pioneer Miva, Inc. has released version 10.11 of its platform. This update introduces tools for greater control over pricing, shipping costs and cash management. Sellers can set prices as accurately as less than $0.01 (one cent) and sizes smaller than 20 places. The updated module provides flexible financial tools, tax management and other rules to improve the checkout process.
Miva
Temu is open to all US sellers. For the past six months, China’s Temu store has invited US retailers to join its site. Temu has opened the application process for any US brand or retailer. According to Temu, applications only take 10 minutes and are processed within one business day. Additionally, Temu sellers can ship directly from US warehouses.
A button announcing the general availability of the iOS Creator app. Button, the mobile business optimization platform, has announced its PostTap mobile app suite, which helps creators create, upload and manage affiliate links. PostTap says it allows creators to create and customize instant shortcuts for sharing and reviewing across social platforms. The use of AI-powered technology enables better features and in-app purchases, according to PostTap.
A sophisticated AI search tool adds a shopping assistant. The AI ​​search engine has announced a “Buy with Pro” shopping recommendation feature within search results and the ability to place orders without visiting a customer’s website. For shopping-related searches, users receive a visual card with product description, price, seller information, a brief description, and the pros and cons of the item. A puzzle shopping assistant integrated with Shopify.
A puzzle
European AI search engines are indexing and ranking customers. Germany’s CO2-neutral search engine Ecosia and France’s privacy-focused search engine Qwant have announced plans to create their own AI-powered European search engine, offering consumers an alternative to Google. The agreement – called the European Search Perspective – aims to leave Google and Bing’s ranking system by the beginning of 2025, and could change consumer spending as the new index prioritizes European businesses. The combined search companies will focus on French and German results.
Coveo is expanding its partnership with SAP to deliver AI capabilities across channels. Coveo, an enterprise company for search AI and genAI services, is expanding its partnership with SAP with an application called “Coveo AI Search and Recommendations for the SAP Customer Experience.” Coveo says that its AI search, recommendation, and productivity responses can be used across multiple spaces, from web and SAP solutions to static search pages, app experiences, self-service portals and communities, and others.
Searchspring introduces powerful custom profiles for engaging in ecommerce. Searchspring, an ecommerce search engine and marketing provider, has developed a powerful custom profile for personalized marketing recommendations. According to Searchspring, profiles change automatically based on customer behavior and site changes, such as search terms, applied filters, and customer characteristics. Flexible custom profiles allow marketers to create flexible systems that support customized products for each customer’s goals. Search results and product recommendations are rapidly evolving without manually configuring profiles for each situation, according to Searchspring.
Appy Pie Endpoint introduces a comprehensive testing API. Appy Pie Endpoint, an AI API provider, has launched an experimental API facility that helps retailers provide consumers with a customizable shopping experience. Consumers can try on fashion, cosmetics, eyewear, or home decor products before buying.
Appy Pie Endpoint
Episode TEN unveils a live demo network for creators to sell Shopify products. Stage TEN has launched a live streaming network, enabling creators to blend content creation with business. With the platform, anyone can turn a live show into a store, connect with the audience instantly, and earn show money by displaying products from any Shopify store. By promoting Shopify Collections and Collabs events, Stage TEN’s live show network allows creators to select, showcase, and sell products.
MikMak deploys API-first software using API Insights startup. MikMak, a provider of ecommerce capabilities and analytics, has released the MikMak Insights API. The API integrates MikMak’s business intelligence data, such as Purchase Intent and Market Value, into data lakes, analytics platforms, and business intelligence tools, including Tableau, PowerBI, and Google Data Studio. According to MikMak, this enables multichannel brands to unlock a more comprehensive view of their performance quickly and easily.
Fulfillment partners Cirro and Loop will facilitate returns for retailers and brands. Cirro Fulfillment, a global provider of ecommerce models, has partnered with Loop, a reverse engineering system, to improve the return process. Cirro says the integration with Loop’s automated portal enables customers to initiate returns, request exchanges, or secure refunds effortlessly. The system reduces manual work, makes return management faster and more efficient, thus improving the customer experience.
FedEx introduces new and improved tools for secure package delivery. FedEx has upgraded its package tracking and visibility features on its mobile app. Map view shows real-time delivery truck locations and latest stamps. Video display of delivery attempts provides customers with a photo of the door tag in the event of a missed delivery to see exactly when a delivery was attempted.
FedEx
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