Welcome to this week’s roundup of new ecommerce tools for merchants! From drone deliveries to conversational AI, we’ve got the latest updates on everything you need to know to stay ahead in the world of online retail.
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New Tools for Merchants: June 4
Pinterest expands inclusion fund with Shopify to include small businesses. Pinterest has partnered with Shopify’s Build Black and Build Native initiatives to support small businesses and creators from historically marginalized communities.
Amazon expands drone deliveries following FAA approval. Amazon Prime Air has received additional permissions from the FAA to serve more customers via drone delivery operations.
Walmart expands its InHome delivery service. Walmart is broadening its InHome delivery service to reach more households in the U.S., providing greater delivery convenience to customers.
Klaviyo launches TikTok integration to boost ad efficiency. Businesses can now sync their Klaviyo lists with TikTok Audiences to enhance ad performance and reach new buyers.
Razorpay POS launches Q-Zap for queueless in-store shopping. Razorpay’s new suite aims to revolutionize in-store payments with handheld devices for self-checkout and integrations with billing partners.
PayPal to build an advertising platform and accelerate consumer product innovation. PayPal is developing an advertising platform to help merchants drive better performance and present consumers with compelling offers.
New Rakuten+ to connect brands with high-value shoppers. Rakuten’s membership program offers designer brands access to its loyal shoppers, providing opportunities for brands to grow their audiences.
Scurri acquires conversational AI platform HelloDone. Scurri’s acquisition enables retailers to automate post-purchase customer queries through AI-powered chat on various messaging platforms.
Baidu introduces tools for its mobile ecosystem. Baidu has integrated large language models and Ernie agents into its mobile products to enhance the user experience.
Logie launches AI tools for brand-influencer campaigns. Logie’s platform leverages AI to identify the most relevant influencers for brands and create impactful collaborations.
Shopware and ChannelEngine launch Shopware Multichannel Connect. Shopware merchants can now automate sales on over 950 marketplaces using this integration with ChannelEngine, simplifying product management and pricing.
