⭐ Your Ecommerce Coffee Break (Issue 172)

👋 Happy Tuesday! Here’s your latest ecom news roundup: Trump tariffs hit the Supreme Court. China cheers a TikTok win. Walmart battles marketplace fraud. Brands brace for GEO. Amazon expands MCF to Walmart, Shopify, Shein.

Grab your coffee, it’s a 1-min skim or a 3-minute to make you a smarter online seller.

In Today’s Edition:

• Today’s Headlines Handpicked For You!
• 🎧 On the Pod: Why Ecosystem-First Matters On Shopify
• BFCM Is Coming Fast—Are You Ready?

Don’t keep us a secret: Share the email with friends (copy URL here).

And, as always, send us feedback at hello@ecommercecoffeebreak.com.

TOGETHER WITH RJM Tax Exemption*

Get Compliant. Save Money. Sleep Better.

Find out exactly where you owe sales tax and let us handle the rest: business formation, registrations, filings, and more.

With our Price Match Guarantee, #1-rated TrustPilot service, and fastest turnaround times in the industry, compliance has never been easier.

This offer won’t last, claim your free survey and save 10% now, and sleep peacefully.

Claim Your Free Survey + 10% OFF

📰 WHAT’S HAPPENING

📈 General Ecommerce News

• US supreme court sets date to hear arguments on Trump’s tariffs [read more]
• China is calling a TikTok deal a win [read more]
• Inside fraud on Walmart.com [read more]
• Brands, Retailers Gear Up for GEO [read more]

🛒 Platforms & Marketplaces

• Amazon MCF Now Covers Walmart, Shopify, Shein [read more]
• Amazon’s Google search visibility plunges 31% [read more]
• Amazon unveils agentic AI for sellers [read more]
• Shopify Gets First AI Product Options App [read more]
• Advertisers Can Now Take Over Best Buy Stores [read more]

📱Social Media & Advertising

• Amazon Ads launches new agentic AI tool [read more]
• Google Puts Social Posts in Discover Feed [read more]
• FTC Probes Google, Amazon Over Search Ads [read more]
• X Rolls Out Paid Post Reach [read more]
• What Is Content Marketing? How It Works in 2025 [read more]

⭐ TOGETHER WITH Cloudways*

🚀 BFCM IS COMING FAST—ARE YOU READY?

Join Cloudways Prepathon (Sept 30–Oct 2), a free 3-day virtual event to help you optimize your store, attract Gen Z & Gen Alpha, and unlock growth strategies to crush the sales season. Works for Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, WordPress & more.

👉 Register free today—limited seats!

🎙️ ECOMMERCE COFFEE BREAK PODCAST

Why Ecosystem-First Matters On Shopify

In this episode, we explore why a Shopify ecosystem-first approach is key for e-commerce growth.

Anton Ekström, an entrepreneur and expert at Iggy Agency, explains why merchants should see Shopify as a powerful operating system, not just a simple store builder.

He also shares tips on how to choose the right theme, avoid app clutter, and leverage Shopify for both B2B and DTC brands.

🎧 Play Episode: [Website] [Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [YouTube]

Please Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

🚀 HOW TO BOOST YOUR SALES

Want to boost your store sales without extra ad spend? Download the free Store Optimization Beginner’s Guide from Ecommerce Coffee Break and learn proven conversion strategies to turn more visitors into buyers. [ Get the Free Guide ]

👋 Have suggestions? Help us better serve our 9,085 readers by sharing your honest feedback at hello@ecommercecoffeebreak.com

Yours in ecommerce success,

~ Claus

P.S.: Two Shortcuts to Kickstart Your Store: Download your copy of the "1-Hour Ecommerce Launch & Grow Guide" and the "The 1-Hour Ecommerce Conversion Checklist" today.

🙏SUPPORT THE POD & NEWSLETTER

Support the Ecommerce Coffee Break and join our community on Patreon.

🚀 UPGRADE AND GO PREMIUM

You're on the free plan. Want more? Go ad-free, unlock exclusive content, browse all past issues, and connect with our seller community. Start your 7-day free trial here.

📰 ADVERTISE WITH US

Want to put out your message in front of over 9,000 online sellers, merchants, marketers, founders, and direct-to-customer (DTC) brands? Find our Partner Kit here.

---

❤️ The Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast + Newsletter ☕ 100% powered by caffeine and curiosity.

---

DISCLAIMER #podcast #ecommerce #digitalmarketing #dtc #marketing #amazon #shopify