New Ecommerce Tools Roundup: What Merchants Should Watch
Practical Ecommerce’s Sept. 8 tools roundup covers AI discovery, payments, and fulfillment. Here’s what NYC online sellers should note.
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Google Disavow Still Matters for Sites Hit by Link Penalties
Link-related Google penalties are rare today, yet the Disavow tool still helps when Search Console confirms a manual action for unnatural backlinks.
Owning AI Shopping Channels: What Ecommerce Teams Should Know
Practical Ecommerce says brands may soon compete to own the AI shoppers buy through—not just search and generative visibility.
Lowe’s Leadership Shake-Up Puts Pro Services and AI in Focus
Lowe’s named five executives for Pro services, stores, marketing, and AI. Here’s what the national move means for NYC online retailers.
Ecommerce in Nigeria Poised for Growth
Nigeria’s large population and rising ecommerce sales are creating cross-border opportunities for U.S. and NYC online sellers watching African markets.
Google’s Search Redirects Blur Rank Tracking for Sellers
Google is rolling out google.com/goto redirects that hide direct URLs, complicating rank tracking for ecommerce operators who rely on organic search.
Grainger Acquires AWM for $210 Million to Bolster Inventory Tech
Grainger is acquiring Adroit Worldwide Media for $210 million in cash, bringing AI, tracking, and access-control technology into its inventory operations.
Holiday Volume Can Mask Thin Contribution Margins on Every Order
USPS and Amazon FBA peak fees can cut contribution margin on holiday orders, so extra sales may not cover the costs operators assume they will.
New Merchant Tools Cover Popups, Video, Try-On, and Drone Delivery
Practical Ecommerce’s August 26, 2026 national roundup covers new popup, video, try-on, and drone-delivery tools that U.S. merchants should review.
Auto-Translate Is Not Enough for E.U. Shoppers
CSA Research found 40% of shoppers won’t buy in a foreign language. For NYC sellers, readable auto-translate is not the same as credible localization.