AI Adoption Lags in E-Commerce, Revenue Ops Despite Billions at Stake
Artificial intelligence (AI) adds significant value across various use cases, including retail, banking, and e-commerce platforms. However,…
Cimulate Modernizes Online Shopping With Smarter AI Assistants
Conversational AI is playing a larger role in e-commerce, but many digital shopping assistants still fall short,…
Harper Reinvents the Stack To Power High-Speed Digital Commerce
In a digital-first world where milliseconds can make or break a sale, sluggish web performance remains a…
Subscription Economy Projected To Hit $1.2 Trillion by 2030
Many consumers may feel overwhelmed by their subscriptions, but that doesn’t seem to be stopping the practice…
Scroll. Click. Buy: How Deals, Data, and Dialogue Power Social Commerce
In social commerce, attention is currency, and deals are the magnet that attracts and keeps customers. With…
German ecommerce continues to rise
“The upswing is here”, writes bevh above a report on online retail spending in Germany. According to…
‘Smaller online stores in DACH struggle as revenue declines’
Smaller online businesses in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland are not benefiting from the restored growth in online…
USPS Warns of ‘Brushing’ Scam Behind Surprise E-Commerce Deliveries
The U.S. Postal Service is warning consumers about a growing scam called “brushing,” where unsolicited packages are…
‘Ecommerce is the driving force of the circular economy’
Buying second-hand products online has become common in Germany: 55 percent of consumers bought a used product…
Can GenAI Win Over B2B Buyers With Complex Needs?
A unified digital B2B commerce platform powered by GenAI can personalize e-commerce experiences and boost sales of…
‘Rules for large marketplaces are too strict’
Bevh, the German association for distance sellers, is requesting to reconsider European regulations regarding online platforms. The…
SEO for Google’s AI Fan-Out Results
Google introduced “fan-out” search results in a March 2025 blog post announcing AI Mode, its expanded version…
Smarter B2B Site Search Starts With Clean, AI-Optimized Data
Search and discovery innovations are fueling a digital transformation in B2B e-commerce. For manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers,…
Americans Could Lose 7% of Their Lives to Social Media
Americans could lose almost 7% of their lives noodling on social media, according to a new study…
Digital-First Brands Gaining Ground With Younger, Resilient Shoppers
Retail’s power dynamic is shifting fast — and younger consumers are in the driver’s seat. While older…
83% of Nordics shop online regularly
A large majority of consumers in the Nordics shop online regularly. In the 30 days leading up…
Despite Satisfying Advice, Consumer AI Distrust Persists: Study
Most consumers are satisfied with the recommendations they receive from AI shopping assistants, yet skepticism about the…
How To Break Down E-Commerce Search Analytics Silos
Most online retailers deploy analytics software that can generate insights into how shoppers engage — which products…
OpenAI Wants ChatGPT To Be Your Shopping Assistant
OpenAI on Monday announced it is adding specialized shopping features to its ChatGPT chatbot. Some tech watchers…
Retailers Eye Cryptocurrency Payments as Consumer Demand Grows
Aside from stories of the grand ransacking of exchanges and dodgy business dealings of shady entrepreneurs, cryptocurrency…
Why Smart Search Matters: The Key to Higher E-Commerce Conversions
Online search remains a cornerstone of the digital shopping experience, yet many e-commerce sites still miss the…
Wildfire Systems Brings Branded Shopping Portal With Cashback Deals
Financial technology platform Wildfire Systems launched a hosted and fully managed branded shopping portal in March to…
Kaufland expands: ‘From Europe, for Europe’
Kaufland will open its marketplace to consumers in France and Italy by the end of the summer….
Ethical AI Access Gives E-Commerce Sites a Revenue Advantage
A new partnership between AI applications builder MindStudio and content payment firm TollBit helps websites monetize AI…