Tea Break Talks Ep9: Shopify Launch Check, China Warehousing Updates, & Ecommerce Expo

Grab your mug - it’s time for another Tea Break Talk! This week, we’re diving into the latest Shopify updates, some powerful agency insights, and of course, finding out what tea Nick’s sipping while we chat. In this episode:Big news from the Shop app/channel More product variants = more opportunitiesA dedicated refund system that’ll make your life easier…and plenty more fresh features to get excited about!🤝 Partner News:We’ve got one sponsorship slot available - could it be you? Get in touch!Plus, catch up on our webinar with Seguno on prepping for peak season!🏢 Agency Learnings:3 fresh PPC tips that can boost CTR by 85%!1 killer takeaway from our SEO prosAnd even more lessons from behind the scenesWe’re also sharing Shopify stats you can use to benchmark your store and see how you stack up against the best.So brew your favourite tea, hit play, and join us for 15 minutes of insights, updates, and a few laughs along the way!

This week, we’re taking a trip back to this time last year, when we were joined by George Wells, formerly the Head of Marketing at Snaffling Pig.We first discovered Snaffling Pig when they appeared on the Lightning 50 list of fastest-growing Shopify brands in 2021 - and they’ve continued to make waves ever since!In this episode, George shares insights on Shopify growth strategies and how Snaffling Pig continues to evolve in this ever-changing market.Nick and George dive into the secret sauce behind success, how to tell if your branding really works, Dragon’s Den, the must-follow rule for growth, strategies for customer retention, and the apps you can’t live without.Snaffling Pig: https://www.snafflingpig.co.uk/ Reach out to George here: https://www.bigme.uk/ Key takeaways:0:00 Introduction to Shopify Growth Strategies3:20 About George7:11 The Story Of Snaffling Pig10:14 What is the secret sauce?15:06 How Do You Know If Your Branding Is Working?21:24 The Most Memorable Thing You've Seen24:34 The Rule For Growth You Can't Afford To Ignore31:27 How Do You Retain Customers?36:15 Apps You Can’t Live Without41:49 What’s to comeEXCLUSIVE WWS OFFERS:Winning With Shopify listeners get 20% off the first three months of Seguno Email Marketing with code WWS20: ⁠https://seguno.com/winningwithshopify Check out Yoast and get 15% off ALL monthly Shopify purchases for the first 6 months using code WWS15! https://yoast.com/winningwithshopify-exclusive/ Get a short, tactical session with insights on things like tax reconciliation, returns, compliance, and more — all led by experts from the tools top brands rely on. Sign up now at taxcloud.com/summerTo get 50% off a product sample order & fast-track the waiting list, use code WINNING and this link: https://www.cavela.com/signup?affiliate=WINNING Join the bootcamp and elevate your inventory game: https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopify-holiday-planning-bootcamp 

The holidays are coming and we’re getting you peak-season ready!To view the full presentation and accompanying slides, check out the webinar on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/BsEOw-UzVugThis week we are sharing our recent webinar from the brilliant minds at Seguno and Spec Digital to unpack everything you need to nail your pre-peak strategy. We cover how to boost your customer acquisition game, to crafting high-performing email campaigns that convert at the busiest time of year.Tune in, take notes, and get ready to turn peak season pressure into peak performance!Winning With Shopify listeners get 20% off the first three months of Seguno Email Marketing with code WWS20: ⁠https://seguno.com/winningwithshopify Reach out to Nick, Rob and the team here - https://spec.digital/ Resources/Research2025 unique discount benchmarking report: https://www.seguno.com/unique-discount-code-benchmarks 2025 email discount code report: https://www.seguno.com/blog/2025-email-discount-code-report-what-drives-conversions-for-shopify-brandsBFCM email insights for 2025 planning: https://www.seguno.com/blog/bfcm-2024-emails-the-days-with-the-most-impactSeguno appsSeguno Email Marketing: https://apps.shopify.com/segunoSeguno Dynamic Banners: https://apps.shopify.com/coupon-banner-with-countdown-carouselEXCLUSIVE WWS OFFERS:Check out Yoast and get 15% off ALL monthly Shopify purchases for the first 6 months using code WWS15! https://yoast.com/winningwithshopify-exclusive/ Get a short, tactical session with insights on things like tax reconciliation, returns, compliance, and more — all led by experts from the tools top brands rely on. Sign up now at taxcloud.com/summerTo get 50% off a product sample order & fast-track the waiting list, use code WINNING and this link: https://www.cavela.com/signup?affiliate=WINNING Join the bootcamp and elevate your inventory game: https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopify-holiday-planning-bootcamp 

The holidays can make or break your eCommerce year - so in this episode Nick covers 23 practical strategies to help you scale your Shopify store when it matters most!From mastering unboxing videos to pivoting your PPC and SEO keywords for holiday shoppers, we cover everything you need to maximise traffic and conversions.You’ll learn:How to avoid triggering email spam filters and keep your campaigns landing in inboxes.Why unboxing videos are a secret weapon for building trust and excitement.Smart ways to pivot keywords daily to capture gifting intent.How to stress-test your site to ensure it holds up under heavy holiday traffic.Why staying agile and adapting every single day is the key to growth.And much more!If you’re ready to turn seasonal surges into record-breaking sales, JOIN OUR WEBINAR: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bso7r8_qQoC0V7cEmFK5SA?_gl=1*jzjhmm*_gcl[…]TBF28DDX*czE3NTgyMDE5NjYkbzIkZzEkdDE3NTgyMDM0MzYkajU4JGwwJGgwEXCLUSIVE WWS OFFERS:Get a short, tactical session with insights on things like tax reconciliation, returns, compliance, and more — all led by experts from the tools top brands rely on. Sign up now at taxcloud.com/summerTo get 50% off a product sample order & fast-track the waiting list, use code WINNING and this link: https://www.cavela.com/signup?affiliate=WINNING Join the bootcamp and elevate your inventory game: https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopify-holiday-planning-bootcamp Check out Yoast and get 15% off ALL monthly Shopify purchases for the first 6 months using code WWS15! https://yoast.com/winningwithshopify-exclusive/ Winning With Shopify listeners get 20% off the first three months of Seguno Email Marketing with code WWS20: ⁠https://seguno.com/winningwithshopify 

This week, let’s all take a deep breath before we dive in. 🌿Grab your tea of choice and settle in, because Nick kicks things off with two thought-provoking quotes to set the tone.Here’s what’s on the agenda:- Our next Webinar on 8th October 2025 to help you prep for Cyber Weekend! Reserve your place here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bso7r8_qQoC0V7cEmFK5SA#/registration- The new and exciting advertising opportunity with Bing.- A reflection on last week’s Ecommerce Expo 2025 – the big takeaways and what they mean for your business.- The upcoming UK Government Budget (yikes!) and its potential impact on ecommerce.- Shopify news you need to know this week.Plenty to unpack this week – let’s get into it!Tips to get better at inventory management here: https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopify-holiday-planning-bootcamp

This week, let’s all take a deep breath before we dive in. 🌿Grab your tea of choice and settle in, because Nick kicks things off with two thought-provoking quotes to set the tone.Here’s what’s on the agenda:- Our next Webinar on 8th October 2025 to help you prep for Cyber Weekend! Reserve your place here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bso7r8_qQoC0V7cEmFK5SA#/registration- The new and exciting advertising opportunity with Bing.- A reflection on last week’s Ecommerce Expo 2025 – the big takeaways and what they mean for your business.- The upcoming UK Government Budget (yikes!) and its potential impact on ecommerce.- Shopify news you need to know this week.Plenty to unpack this week – let’s get into it!Tips to get better at inventory management here: https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopify-holiday-planning-bootcamp

With the Ecommerce Expo happening this week, we’re taking a moment to look back at Ecom Expo 2024 - one year on. We’ll revisit the key lessons and insights shared by our nine expert speakers.In this recap, we highlight the best moments and top growth strategies from the event that are still relevant today, designed to help you scale your Shopify brand. Our host, Liv, is joined by leading experts from some of the UK’s most iconic brands, including Oreo, Mars Wrigley, Pizza Pilgrims, Lucky Saint, and many more.Disclaimer: These interviews were conducted in September 2024. Subsequent to that date, certain interviewees are no longer affiliated with the companies referenced.Key takeaways:0:00 Introduction0:28 Chloe Thomas, Ecommerce Masterplan5:59 Janis Thomas, Look Fabulous Forever11:12 Bobbie Ttooulis, Global Freight Solutions13:25 James Kearns, Rapanui17:20 Hamish Stacy, Oreo20:45 Adam Clarke, S36021:10 Amy Wisniewski, Lucky Saint21:29 Vogue Williams, Entrepreneur & Media Personality22:46 Gavin Smith, Pizza Pilgrims26:30 Swagat Choudhury, Mars WrigleyWinning With Shopify listeners get 20% off the first three months of Seguno Email Marketing with code WWS20: ⁠https://seguno.com/winningwithshopify Join the bootcamp and elevate your inventory game: https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopify-holiday-planning-bootcampTo get 50% off a product sample order & fast-track the waiting list, use code WINNING and this link: https://www.cavela.com/signup?affiliate=WINNINGGet a short, tactical session with insights on things like tax reconciliation, returns, compliance, and more — all led by experts from the tools top brands rely on. Sign up now at taxcloud.com/summer Check out Yoast and get 15% off ALL monthly Shopify purchases for the first 6 months using code WWS15! https://yoast.com/winningwithshopify-exclusive/

This week Nick is starting the episode a little differently!We’ve packed this one with:✅ The latest Shopify news you need to know✅ A quick spotlight on our partners✅ Fresh SEO & PPC tips to help you boost revenue✅ An inspiring quote of the week✅ Two exciting community events you’ll want to be part of✅ A game-changing strategy on how to increase your average order value by 50% through discounts!Grab your cuppa - this episode’s full of insights you can put to work right away!

In this episode, we sit down with Hiren to explore the fast-growing world of TikTok advertising. We discuss how TikTok has become a powerful platform for paid advertising and break down the traits that make ads perform at the highest level. Hiren shares practical tips for getting started on a tight budget, insight into what margins look like on the platform, and how tools like Anstrex can help marketers stay ahead of the competition. We wrap up with ways to connect with Hiren directly, so you can continue learning from his expertise.You can check out Anstrex here and use NICK_20 for 20% off!  https://anstrex.com/tiktok Key takeaways:0:00 In today’s episode…1:48 About Hiren8:32 TikTok: The Rise of Paid Advertising10:57 The Traits Of High Performing Tiktok Ads18:07 How to start marketing on TikTok on a tight budget22:02 What Is the Margin on TikTok?24:44 How Anstrex Helps with Tiktok Ads35:22 How to reach out to HirenCheck out Yoast and get 15% off ALL monthly Shopify purchases for the first 6 months using code WWS15! https://yoast.com/winningwithshopify-exclusive/ Winning With Shopify listeners get 20% off the first three months of Seguno Email Marketing with code WWS20: ⁠https://seguno.com/winningwithshopify Join the bootcamp and elevate your inventory game: https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopify-holiday-planning-bootcamp To get 50% off a product sample order & fast-track the waiting list, use code WINNING and this link: https://www.cavela.com/signup?affiliate=WINNING Get a short, tactical session with insights on things like tax reconciliation, returns, compliance, and more — all led by experts from the tools top brands rely on. Sign up now at taxcloud.com/summer

This week’s episode is packed tighter than a tea bag! Here’s what’s brewing:A standout quote of the week from Nick’s agency, Spec Fresh Shopify news: all about the new Shopify Launch Check A peek at upcoming events - we’re featuring at Ecommerce Expo next week! Global update: China expands warehousing across the UK & Europe Key partner updates you won’t want to miss Our quick-fire Quivier to test your knowledge Plus, this week’s agency learning straight from Nick’s team It’s a flavourful mix of insights, updates, and fun - the perfect blend for your tea break.