eCommerce Minute

Ping is a free mobile app for Shopify merchants that bring together customer conversations, marketing workflows in a single interface.

The new features will allow users to share their shopping experiences and leave feedback after viewing a Facebook ad.

The program gives new partner companies discounted rates on fuel, insurance, and delivery vans, as well as expert guidance and driver training from Amazon.

PayPal continued its acquisition streak with the recent acquisition of Simility, a specialist in AI-based fraud and risk management.

Chinese eCommerce giant JD.com pulled in $24.6B during their annual 618 Shopping Festival, held this year June 2 to the 18th. That number set a new record for the festival, with a whopping 37% increase over last years festival.

A 5-4 ruling cleared states to collect sales tax from online retailers, even if those companies don’t have a physical presence in the state.

The New York-based startup lets investors buy equity stakes in classic cars for as little as $50.

Thanks to an integration with SeatGeek, Sports teams and musicians can sell tickets directly to fans via their Snapchat Stories. This marks the first ticket buying integration within the app.

Walmart has introduced a new private label wine collection called Winemakers Selection. It includes ten wines sourced from California, France, and Italy.

Macy's has announced its partnering with electronics discovery store b8ta to expand it's Market @Macy's pop-up shops within Macy's stores. Part of the deal includes Macy's taking a minority stake in b8ta, which also helps brands build out physical stores.