Navigating Compliance: Recent Cease and Desist Letters in the Vape Industry

Navigating Compliance: Recent Cease and Desist Letters in the Vape Industry

In recent times, the vape industry has seen a surge in cease and desist letters, particularly concerning the sale of flavored electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products. Notably, R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company ([TCVD]) and its legal representatives have been active during 2023 and 2024 in this realm. These letters underscore the significance of compliance with…

Embracing Change: Shopify’s Transition from checkout.liquid to Checkout Extensibility

Embracing Change: Shopify’s Transition from checkout.liquid to Checkout Extensibility

Shopify is once again refining their eCommerce platform with its recent announcement about deprecating the use of the checkout.liquid theme file. This move comes as part of Shopify’s ongoing efforts to enhance customization options, improve user experience, and streamline the checkout process for merchants and customers alike. For Shopify store administrators, this shift holds substantial…

Fortify Your Online Store: Fraud Prevention Strategies for a Secure Holiday Season

Fortify Your Online Store: Fraud Prevention Strategies for a Secure Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, so does the risk of ecommerce fraud. Much of the fraud is caused by the merchants’ own customers. Seeing fraud as an inevitable cost is insufficient; indifference can lead to financial stress. A proactive stance against fraud is crucial for navigating challenges successfully. Merchants must protect their businesses from fraud…

The Foundation of Age Verification: Understanding the Role of Identity

The Foundation of Age Verification: Understanding the Role of Identity

Merchants in eCommerce must follow rules that keep certain products away from minors. Certain products, such as alcohol, tobacco, and adult content, have age restrictions. To enforce these restrictions, strong age verification systems are required. As more regulations are introduced, it gets harder to understand and follow these rules. Now, these regulations have clear instructions…

Mastering WordPress Updates for a Stable Website: Pros and Cons of Auto-Updating Plugins, Themes, and Core

Mastering WordPress Updates for a Stable Website: Pros and Cons of Auto-Updating Plugins, Themes, and Core

Maintaining a WordPress site involves a delicate balance between keeping it secure and up-to-date while avoiding potential conflicts that could disrupt its functionality. Plugins and themes are essential components of your website, and managing their updates is crucial. Let’s discuss auto-updating and scheduled releases for updates in this blog. We will focus on Token of…

Navigating 2024 Vape Excise Tax Changes: What Do Hawaii and Nebraska Mean for Your Business?

Navigating 2024 Vape Excise Tax Changes: What Do Hawaii and Nebraska Mean for Your Business?

Why Should Vape Merchants Worry About Hawaii and Nebraska Excise Tax Changes? As we gear up for 2024, vape industry e-commerce merchants face significant excise tax adjustments in Hawaii and Nebraska. Wondering how this impacts your business? Let’s break it down. What’s Up with Hawaii’s Act 62? Effective Date: January 1, 2024 Nebraska: What’s Changing…

The Race To Age Verification: Protecting Young Americans Online

The Race To Age Verification: Protecting Young Americans Online

Concerns for Young Americans Online For years, widely-used apps such as Instagram and TikTok have stirred concern among parents, advocacy groups, and regulators. These platforms are accused of delivering harmful content to teenagers, promoting issues like bullying, drug use, eating disorders, self-harm, and suicide. Emma Lembke, a youth activist who is now a college sophomore,…

Token of Trust’s “Product Sync” Feature: Simplify Your E-commerce Business

Token of Trust’s “Product Sync” Feature: Simplify Your E-commerce Business

In the fast-paced world of e-commerce, staying on top of tax regulations can be a challenging task for online retailers. Token of Trust understands the complexities involved in managing excise taxes for various products and is constantly striving to make the process easier and more efficient for merchants. We are thrilled to announce our latest…