AI Summary If you’re in need of quick cash, there are numerous ways to use your skills and resources to make money rapidly. Selling personal items on platforms like eBay or Facebook Marketplace is a straightforward way to start. Engaging in the gig economy, such as delivering food, driving for rideshare services, or doing freelance…
What Is SKU Rationalization? Benefits and Implementation (2025)
Nothing slows a business quite like excess inventory. Underperforming products clog your supply chain, bloat overhead costs, and prevent you from updating your product lines to meet current market trends. Businesses address this by auditing every stock keeping unit (SKU) they carry and analyzing product performance across sales channels. If SKU data reveals minimal market…
Now open — AWS Mexico (Central) Region
In February 2024, we announced plans to expand Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure in Mexico. Today, I’m excited to announce the general availability of the AWS Mexico (Central) Region with three Availability Zones and API code mx-central-1. This new AWS Region is the first AWS infrastructure Region in Mexico and adds to our growing presence…
Pre-launch Tips for Every Industry (2025)
In a world where pickle jars were gathering dust on grocery store shelves, two entrepreneurs asked: “What if pickles could break the internet?” Cofounders Leah Marcus and Yasaman Bakhtiar saw an opportunity to shake up a sleepy category and launched their brand, Good Girl Snacks. Together, they are transforming ordinary pickles into viral sensations through…
How To Sell on Roblox: Steps for Entrepreneurs (2025)
In September 2024, Shopify announced it would become the first commerce integration partner of Roblox, allowing ecommerce merchants to sell physical items in immersive digital experiences on Roblox’s online game platform. Ecommerce merchants hosting their online stores with Shopify can now expand their customer reach to those playing games and buying items on Roblox. Roblox,…
AWS Weekly Roundup: New Asia Pacific Region, DynamoDB updates, Amazon Q developer, and more (January 13, 2025)
As we move into the second week of 2025, China is celebrating Laba Festival (腊八节), a traditional holiday, which marks the beginning of Chinese New Year preparations. On this day, Chinese people prepare Laba congee, a special porridge combining various grains, dried fruits, and nuts. This nutritious mixture symbolizes harmony, prosperity, and good fortune —…
Introducing Core AI – Platform and Tools
Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, shared the below communication with Microsoft employees this morning. As we begin the new year, it’s clear that we’re entering the next innings of this AI platform shift. 2025 will be about model-forward applications that reshape all application categories. More so than any previous platform shift, every layer of the…
Galaxus reports 18% sales increase
Galaxus, Switzerland’s largest ecommerce company, saw its platform sales increase 18 percent last year, reaching 3.4 billion euros. Growth was particularly strong outside its home market, with further European expansion on the agenda. This was announced by Galaxus in a report on its performance over the past year. The company attributes the growth in part…
Celebrating Windows 11 PC innovations announced at CES
As we reflect on the incredible innovations showcased at CES 2025, it’s evident that the future of Windows 11 will enable new possibilities and experiences for our customers. Throughout the last year and this week at CES, our partners continue to advance the Windows ecosystem with cutting-edge technology and new devices, reaffirming our commitment to…
The future of retail with Dynamics 365 AI-powered ERP solutions
This week, thousands of professionals will gather at the National Retail Federation (NRF) 2025: Retail’s Big Show, for insights into the changing retail landscape. Top of mind for many attendees is how AI will impact the retail industry. What retail-specific AI innovation is on the horizon, and can those solutions solve the myriad of challenges…