There are two kinds of fees on every online order, and store owners often only notice one of them. The first is the payment processor fee — unavoidable, charged by whoever moves the money. The second is the platform transaction fee — an extra cut some ecommerce platforms take just for hosting your store. It’s the second […]
In much of the MENA region, “pay when it arrives” isn’t a niche option — it’s often the default a large share of shoppers expect. Cash on delivery (COD) removes the biggest barrier to a first online purchase: the fear of paying for something that never shows up. But COD also introduces its own risks […]
In 2026, AI tools once reserved for enterprise retailers are now accessible to small ecommerce stores through managed platforms. From AI chatbots and smart search to automated product descriptions and personalised recommendations, smaller stores can now leverage the same capabilities as industry giants without technical expertise, large budgets, or building custom solutions from scratch.
