News Cart for July 24th

The eCommerceFuel Podcast · July 24, 2018 · 9 min

Summary

This episode breaks down the impactful news from July 2018 for ecommerce operators, focusing on Amazon's record-breaking Prime Day and Shopify's upcoming augmented reality features. It offers crucial insights into how these developments could shape sales strategies and customer experiences, helping businesses leverage new technologies and market shifts for growth.

Key takeaways

• Amazon Prime Day 2018 set new sales records, indicating sustained consumer appetite for flash sales and discounts on major platforms.
• Shopify's planned fall 2018 rollout of augmented reality (AR) features will enable merchants to offer enhanced product visualization, potentially boosting conversion and reducing returns.
• Merchants should consider the implications of Apple's new MacBook Pro features for productivity and creative tasks within their ecommerce operations.
• Stay informed on broad ecommerce trends and community job opportunities as indicators of market direction and talent needs.

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Episode description

Amazon's Prime Day is once again the biggest Sales Day in its History, Shopify will roll out augmented reality this fall, Apple introces new Macbook Pro features, and more. You can see the full show notes for this episode at https://www.ecommercefuel.com/july-24-2018/. The News Cart features industry news, community discussions, compelling job opportunities and interesting content around the web from the previous two weeks.

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?

Amazon Prime Day 2018 set new sales records, indicating sustained consumer appetite for flash sales and discounts on major platforms.

What does this episode say about shopify & ecommerce platforms?

Shopify's planned fall 2018 rollout of augmented reality (AR) features will enable merchants to offer enhanced product visualization, potentially boosting conversion and reducing returns.

What does this episode say about ai & automation?

Merchants should consider the implications of Apple's new MacBook Pro features for productivity and creative tasks within their ecommerce operations.

What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?

Stay informed on broad ecommerce trends and community job opportunities as indicators of market direction and talent needs.

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