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October 16 · Issue #245 · View online
A weekly digest of SUMO blog content, plus eCommerce news, events and job listings.
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Instagram's built-in shopping cart is coming to IGTV and Reels
Instagram is pushing its in-app shopping into even more parts of its app. The company is adding shopping tools to two new features: IGTV and Reels. Shopping in IGTV is rolling out around the world now, while Reels will be testing it later this year.
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Amazon debuts its first fully electric delivery vehicle, created in partnership with Rivian
Amazon has received delivery of its very first, custom-built EV delivery van — a vehicle built through its partnership with electric transportation startup Rivian. The van doesn’t look too different from existing, traditional fuel and hybrid commercial delivery vans (though there are a lot more rounded edges), but most of the innovation is happening in […]
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Amazon is changing its boxes. Here's why
Your Amazon Prime Day packages will look different than the boxes you’re used to – and they’ll come with an unexpected surprise.
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NYC startup promises 15-minute grocery delivery
The race for faster delivery was heating up even before the novel coronavirus pandemic and, with the widespread adoption of e-grocery, the ability to get customers the groceries they order, fast, is even more of a priority.
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Amazon Accused of Using Monopoly Power as E-Commerce ‘Gatekeeper’
A House antitrust panel this week zeroed in on Amazon.com and how the online retailer wields its market power in e-commerce to further strengthen its position.
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Zoom is getting into ticketed online events
With most people already using Zoom to attend workshops and classes, it should come as no surprise Zoom is getting into ticketed online events.
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Walmart's plan for avoiding crowds this year? Offer three Black Fridays.
Walmart is splitting up its Black Friday sales into three different events in order to contain crowds during the coronavirus pandemic and avoid overwhelming the supply chain.
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Watch: New Jersey man folds 18 pizza boxes in 1 minute for world record - UPI.com
A New Jersey pizza delivery driver unofficially broke a Guinness World Record by folding 18 cardboard pizza boxes in 1 minute.
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