by Stefan Chiriacescu | Feb 26, 2026 | Shopify
As of February 25, 2026, Shopify has officially solved one of the most persistent friction points for European and British merchants: Native VAT Number Validation at Checkout. At eCommerce Today, we’ve spent years helping brands navigate the complexities of...
by Lucian Rotaru | Feb 20, 2026 | News, Shopify
The GPeC 2026 Winter School brought together a panel of professionals whose perspectives reflect different layers of the Romanian and regional e-commerce ecosystem. The discussion, moderated by Andrei Radu, founder of GPeC, included Stefan Chiriacescu of eCommerce...
by Katy Chiriacescu | Feb 12, 2026 | Shopify
The “Responsive” Lie: Why You Are Losing Money Let’s look at the hard data. Open your Shopify Analytics. Filter by “Device.” If you are like most brands in 2026, your dashboard looks something like this: Desktop Conversion Rate: 3.5% Mobile...
by Katy Chiriacescu | Feb 12, 2026 | Apps, Marketing Tools & Services, Shopify
The Reality Check: Dropshipping is a Logistics Method, Not a Business Model Let’s cut through the noise. If you are asking, “Can I still slap a $5 AliExpress gadget on a Shopify store and make millions?” the answer is a hard no. That era ended years ago....
by Stefan Chiriacescu | Feb 11, 2026 | Operational Tips & Tricks, Shopify
I’m writing this because I’m preparing my sessions for several major stages, webinars, and podcasts this year, all over Europe. I’ll be talking to thousands of founders and marketers about the convergence of AI and commerce, but stage time is always limited. I wanted...
by Stefan Chiriacescu | Feb 10, 2026 | Shopify
1. The Elephant in the Room: The $2,300+ Monthly Cost We talk to clients weekly, if not daily, who ask the same question: “Stefan, is it actually worth upgrading to Shopify Plus?” And honestly, I get it. When you first see the price tag, it’s a shock. In...
