The Fraud Visibility Gap Created by Agentic Shopping
As AI shopping agents remove friction from online commerce, they are also erasing the behavioral signals retailers…
Why One-Size-Fits-All ERP Fails Mid-Market Retailers
The one-size-fits-all approach of legacy enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems continues to frustrate mid-market retailers, where thin…
eBay Passes on Agentic Shopping — For Now
eBay announced in a recent email to users that starting Feb. 20, it will prohibit third-party chatbots…
Are Your Product Pages Invisible to AI? Retail’s New Fix
Two new product updates aim to help retailers use agentic AI more effectively by improving shopper trust…
E-Commerce Orders Surged in 2025, Dominated by Top-Performing Brands
E-commerce orders in the United States jumped 147% year-over-year in 2025, with more than half that growth…
Why RFPs Are Breaking in the 14-Day B2B Sales Cycle
Walking into today’s B2B buying process feels less like a marathon and more like a sprint. According…
Digital ID in Mobile Wallets Is Helping Pull Shoppers Back In-Store
Shoppers’ acceptance of mobile wallets is firmly established. What began as a convenient way to pay has…
Unified Platforms and Agentic AI Will Define E-Commerce in 2026
Digital vendors and e-commerce businesses enter 2026 facing a radically changed retail landscape, shaped by rising customer…
How Money Launderers Are Exploiting E-Commerce
Money laundering risks are no longer confined to banks. As online commerce scales globally, retailers are finding…
Customer Service Company Warns of Tsunami of Post-Holiday Returns
An e-commerce customer service support company is predicting a 45% increase in customer returns following Christmas, a…
The Grinch Wears Silicon as Bots Hijack E-Commerce Year-Round
Online shopping is turning into a battle between consumers and AI bots, and the digital challengers are…
Can AI-Driven Intent Shopping Eclipse Chinese Retail Models?
Walmart and OpenAI’s October partnership could be the most significant shift in e-commerce since the “Buy Now”…
Shoppers Favor Product Content Over Brand Loyalty
More than four out of five consumers agree that high-value content — detailed descriptions, multiple images and…
How Bot-to-Bot Commerce Is Rewriting the Rules of Retail
Picture this: It’s Black Friday 2027, and retail’s biggest “customer” isn’t a soccer mom hunting for deals…
AI Shopping Surge Exposes Retailers’ Slow, Cautious Response
Artificial intelligence (AI) shopping tools are rapidly reshaping how consumers discover and evaluate products. Yet even as…
Retailers Should Prepare for GenAI-Driven Shoppers, BCG Warns
Shoppers will be looking for year-end deals like they always do as the holidays approach, but more…
SMBs Investing More in Marketing, Still Guessing What Works
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) globally continue to face a turbulent economy. Research indicates that current market…
From Urgency to Endurance: Extended Events Can Drive Record Retail Sales
Shoppers aren’t rushing anymore — they’re pacing. Retailers have taken notice, moving beyond one-day flash deals and…
Q3 Ad Spend on Top Digital Platforms Shows Mixed Growth
Ad spending growth trends were mixed across the largest U.S. digital ad platforms in Q3, while pricing…
Younger Shoppers Bypass Merchants, Dispute via Bank Apps
Younger consumers aren’t just changing how they shop — they’re rewriting the rules of customer service. When…
Smart Packaging Technology Builds Consumer Trust, Brand Loyalty
Packaging is more than a product vessel. It serves as a strategic tool for storytelling, trust-building, and…
Retailers Double Down on Marketplace Expansion Amid Rising Data Risks
Retailers are increasingly turning to third-party marketplaces to broaden their reach and accelerate growth. These platforms provide…
From Click to Customer: Optimizing the Fulfillment Process for Success
Rapid order fulfillment is crucial in making a great impression on customers and building brand loyalty. Big…
Playing the Long Game: How Retailers Can Use Tech To Mitigate Trade Turbulence
The U.S. is entering a new era of trade relations, one characterized by the recalibration of trade…