Articles by: Kale Havervold
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Kale Havervold
E-commerce Insights Reporter
Kale Havervold is a writer with extensive experience writing on topics like ecommerce, business, technology, finance, and more.
His interest in ecommerce dates back several years, and he consistently stays up to date with industry news, trends, and insights. Combining this interest with his knowledge of the industry and in-depth research, he’s comfortable covering breaking news, creating guides, writing reviews, and everything in between.
Microsoft is Integrating Shopping into Copilot
Microsoft recently introduced Copilot Checkout, a feature that lets customers make purchases right in Copilot chats. The company says this ...
Shopify and Google Create the Standard for Agentic Commerce
Recently, Shopify and Google co-developed the Universal Commerce Protocol to set the standard for AI agents to connect and transact ...
Cross-Border Ecommerce Expected to Explode
Today, it’s possible to buy just about anything online, from anywhere around the world. However, this may only be the ...
US Online Holiday Spending in 2025 Reaches over $250 Billion
With the 2025 holiday season firmly behind us, data has emerged that shows just how much American online shoppers spent ...
Ecommerce Statistics 2025: Everything You Need to Know
The ecommerce industry continues to evolve and grow at a rapid pace, thanks to new trends, emerging technologies, and changes ...
Etsy Prioritizes US Listings With Cheaper Shipping
Recently, Etsy sent sellers an email that mentioned that merchants may want to consider optimizing/lowering their shipping prices. It also ...
Top Ecommerce Trends to Watch in 2026
Each year, there are new ecommerce trends that shape the industry, and 2026 is no different. Whether it’s AI, personalization, ...
Walmart Ecommerce Outage Impacts Thousands of Shoppers
Recently, the Walmart website and app encountered issues that led to thousands of American online shoppers being unable to complete ...
eBay Changes How Sellers See Fees and Tax Reversals
eBay recently announced that it was launching credit notes, which are tax documents that cancel or reduce parts (or all) ...
Instacart Ends AI-Driven Pricing Tests After Backlash
After testing AI-driven pricing, Instacart has ended the practice after negative backlash from not only customers but also regulators. This ...
