How are Shoppers Researching Brands? Salsify Offers Insights
BOSTON – Shoppers research all manner of products—food and beverages, fashion and apparel, and big-ticket items like electronics—across a variety of channels before they make a purchase. According to research from Salsify, prospective buyers most often...
Looking for an Alternative to FBA? Prosper Exhibitor Smart Shipped is Bringing Solutions
HOWELL, N.J. – Sam Hershberg has helped to build New Jersey-based Smart Shipped into a viable option for domestic warehousing. As vice president of Business Development at Smart Shipped, Hershberg contends that a lot of Amazon sellers don’t realize...
Isn’t it Romantic? More Valentine’s Day Shoppers Turning to AI
CHICAGO – As artificial intelligence becomes embedded earlier in the shopping journey, consumers are increasingly relying on AI tools to research, compare, and make purchase decisions. According to a new study from Search.com, nearly 60% of U.S. shoppers...
Walmart Hits $1 Trillion Market Value
BENTONVILLE, AR – Walmart hit a lofty milestone this week, crossing above the $1 trillion mark in market value. According to the NY Times and elsewhere, digital sales have been a “major driver” of growth. “Walmart’s e-commerce business includes curbside pickup,...
Curious About Amazon 1P (First Party)?
LAS VEGAS – First-time Prosper exhibitor Strategic Distributors has been selling directly to Amazon for the last dozen years. The last 10 of those years has focused on adding as many new brands as possible to be sold by Amazon themselves through Vendor Central. As...
AI Transformation – A Seller’s Perspective
by David Hewlett GREENBRAE, CA – Shifts in retail buying behavior take much longer than people expect. Early in my career, I worked at PriceGrabber during the rise of comparison shopping. Even though the company grew significantly, it still took a long time for...
Teikametrics Introduces Artificial Retail Intelligence
BOSTON – Prosper exhibitor Teikametrics (pictured at Prosper 2025) recently introduced a patent-pending AI system called Artificial Retail Intelligence (ARI)—a proprietary engine designed to boost seller success on Walmart, Amazon, and TikTok as AI increases...
New “U.S. TikTok” Aims to Add Stability
AUSTIN – It’s been almost two years since Congress passed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act in 2024, a rare bi-partisan piece of legislation mandating that TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divest its...
Walmart Marketplace Expands into Musical Instruments
BENTONVILLE, AR – Prosper exhibitor Walmart Marketplace (Booth #449) launched its Premium Musical Instrument Shop (digital storefront) this week—a curated destination featuring respected brands in the music industry, including Fender, Roland, Boss, Zildjian,...
Are We in the Year of AI Transformation?
LAS VEGAS – Walmart made headlines in recent months with multiple AI announcements. For example, Walmart enabled purchases within ChatGPT and recently partnered with Google to boost AI-enhanced shopping. Daniel Danker, executive vice president of AI...
eBay Aims to Boost Sustainability
SAN JOSE, CA – eBay officials are crafting a roadmap to align eBay’s business plans and operations with ambitious climate targets and a low-carbon future. eBay Inc. released its inaugural Climate Transition Plan earlier this week. This plan serves as a...
Seller Drive Global – Boosting Growth and Profitability
LAS VEGAS – When a premium home décor company faced rising competition, Prosper exhibitor Seller Drive Global systematically addressed the company’s multiple challenges. According to Brijendra Dharampuria (pictured below), founder and CEO, Seller Drive...