E-Commerce
Shopify becomes a GPT data provider, and Prime Day causes a huge online sales spike
AI is reducing browsing time. Without much fanfare: In May, OpenAI quietly added Shopify as a third-party data provider to ChatGPT’s search results without telling… anyone. Huh. That means users can now get shopping information from Shopify stores, including prices, images, and product details, right in their conversations. If you’re a Shopify merchant, or even…
US tariffs are making shoppers increasingly nervous about spending
Rising tariffs, rising ad budgets? Not the trend we asked for. Time for budget-friendly copy: US consumers are starting to tighten their spending habits as new tariffs loom. According to a Savanta survey, 54% of Americans believe tariffs will hurt the economy, and nearly half expect costs to rise over the next year. President Trump…
“Made in USA” is having a moment in product pages
… But it’s not risk-free. New keyword hack spotted: Searches for “Made in USA” goods have rocketed since US tariffs were announced. For example, 151k Amazon listings alone included the phrase and gained an estimated $5.1B in sales. That sounds great, but there’s a big catch: “Made in USA” is a legally protected claim that…
