Walmart’s cracking down on inactive accounts, eBay’s ad rates are making headlines, and AI is shaking up online shopping. Plus, we’ve got new Ordoro features, holiday insights, and free shirts up for grabs!
🔒 Walmart Might Be Wondering Where You’ve Been
Remember that Walmart Marketplace account you set up and haven’t checked in a while? Walmart’s new policy means seller accounts inactive for 455 consecutive days could face suspension. Before you panic, there are warnings and an appeal window, but it’s worth knowing whether your storefront is still in good standing.
See what Walmart’s 455-day rule means for sellers →
💸 eBay Sellers Got a Surprise in Their Ad Rates
Imagine checking your promoted listings and discovering that advertising suddenly costs more. Some eBay sellers encountered a 5% minimum ad rate in early October, but the explanation wasn’t quite what they expected. Here’s what happened and why even a temporary change can get sellers talking.
Find out what happened with eBay’s ad rates →
🎁 This Holiday Season, Being Small Might Be a Big Deal
Big brands usually have the holiday shopping spotlight, but Shopify’s latest research suggests smaller businesses could have an unexpected advantage. As shoppers get more specific about what they’re looking for, niche products and independent brands may have a better shot at being discovered.
See why small brands could win big this holiday season →
🤖 Meta Muse Is Browsing Stores Like a Real Customer
Most shopping assistants recommend products. Meta Muse can actually navigate websites, which raises an interesting question for online merchants: What happens when your next visitor isn’t a person at all? From product discovery to questions about merchant control, this is one shopping technology worth keeping an eye on.
Meet Meta Muse and what it means for eCommerce →
🛠️ Ordoro’s Latest Updates Give You More Control
Some orders need to wait. Some products don’t need shipping at all. And sometimes you just want to know which settings were applied without playing detective. Our latest updates introduce an On Hold order status, digital product support, shipping preset history, and handy Settings shortcuts to make everyday work a little easier.
WHAT’S NEW IN ORDORO
When inventory arrives, receiving it is only part of the job. Those products may still need labels before they can be stocked, organized, or moved to the next step.
Now you can print product barcode labels directly from the Goods Receipt section of a Purchase Order in Ordoro.
With Goods Receipt barcode printing, you can:
- Print barcodes for all received products in a Goods Receipt
- Print labels for an individual received product
- Generate labels based on the quantity received and the number of copies you select
- Automatically leave products with a received quantity of zero out of the printout
Receiving and labeling now live a little closer together, helping you move incoming inventory along without starting a separate barcode workflow.
Want the full story? Read the blog →
FRESH ORDORO SWAG JUST DROPPED
Running an eCommerce business is hard work. Looking good while doing it? We can help with that.
Our 2026 Ordoro shirt collection is here, featuring four fresh designs made for people who live and breathe shipping, inventory, and fulfillment. Whether you’re proudly repping your eCommerce expertise or just appreciate a good shipping joke, there’s a shirt with your name on it. Plus, each design comes in multiple colors!
And because we like you, we’re giving away a little free swag.
Use code FREESWAG2026 at checkout to get one FREE shirt from the new collection. The catch? There are only 25 redemptions available, so once they’re gone, they’re gone. The code is good for one use per customer and expires December 31, 2026.
Your wardrobe called. It wants an upgrade.
Grab your free Ordoro shirt while supplies last →
That’s a wrap for this edition of Commerce Corner! May your seller accounts stay active, your ad costs stay reasonable, and your holiday sales bring plenty of reasons to celebrate. And if you snagged a free Ordoro shirt, we expect you to wear it proudly.
The Ordoro Team
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