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Welcome to Edition 39

This week’s edition hits close to home. From the ongoing e-commerce slowdown to Google’s comeback in search ads — it’s a reminder that the game keeps shifting faster than ever. We’ll look at what’s behind the current crisis (and why it’s not all bad news), a simple playbook to prepare for the AI future, and five brands that still make the internet feel exciting.

Table of Contents

• Welcome to Edition 39

  • ECOM TOPICS I’AM WATCHING: The Harsh Reality of E- …

  • STORE HACKS: What you can do this week

  • E-COMMERCE NEWS: News You Need to Know

  • 5 BRANDS OF THE WEEK: This Week's Top Shops

    • Damso — Merch as an Experience

    • Gigantic Candy — Big Flavor, Small Sugar

    • Orbitkey — Everyday Carry, Elevated

    • Vollebak — Clothing from the Future

    • KiuKiu — Mochi Pancakes, but Make It Joyful

  • SHOPIFY APPS I USE: WordPress Sales Channel

  • TOOLS I LOVE: Monocle — Noise-Cancelling for Your …