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The Ultimate Guide to Commerce Systems

A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Commerce Systems.

What to know about Commerce Systems

Commerce Systems encompass the technologies and platforms that enable businesses to conduct trade and financial transactions efficiently in today’s digital economy. This category includes everything from payment infrastructure and order management to digital wallets and eCommerce platforms, which collectively shape how goods and services are bought and sold in both B2C and B2B landscapes.

The stories tagged with Commerce Systems highlight cutting-edge collaborations, innovations, and strategic partnerships that drive improvements in payment security, operational automation, and customer experiences. They explore how companies are leveraging AI, cloud technologies, and sustainable practices to modernize payment infrastructures, optimize order fulfillment, and expand global commerce capabilities.

Readers interested in Commerce Systems will find valuable insights into emerging trends such as greener payment solutions, frictionless checkout processes, the rise of buy-now-pay-later models, and digital transformation initiatives impacting retailers, manufacturers, and fintech organizations. This tag serves as a window into how commerce technology continues to evolve to meet changing consumer expectations and market challenges worldwide.

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Recent Commerce Systems News

Quickfire Digital named Shopify Platinum partner in Norwich
Small Business

Quickfire Digital named Shopify Platinum partner in Norwich

Norwich agency Quickfire Digital lands Shopify's top partner tier, joining a small UK elite and gaining closer access to platform support.

Last month

Webtrends Optimize appoints Samantha Bessant as Customer Success Director
Marketing

Webtrends Optimize appoints Samantha Bessant as Customer Success Director

Webtrends Optimize taps Samantha Bessant to lead customer success as British software firm scales client operations after record growth.

Last month

UK online sales rise 11.4% in February despite dip
Online shopping

UK online sales rise 11.4% in February despite dip

Parcelhero says eCommerce kept driving UK retail in February, even as monthly sales volumes dipped and geopolitical tensions clouded the outlook.

Last month

Evri opens Barnsley fulfilment centre with GBP £4m
Small Business

Evri opens Barnsley fulfilment centre with GBP £4m

Evri opens Barnsley fulfilment centre after GBP £4m investment, creating more than 150 jobs and enabling 11.59pm next-day cut-off times.

Last month

Poor product information fuels returns & lost sales
Sustainability

Poor product information fuels returns & lost sales

Poor product information is pushing up retail returns and turning shoppers away, with Akeneo research saying clearer data could protect margins and loyalty.

Tue, 31st Mar 2026

EU AI labelling rules pose retail risk for UK firms
IT Industry

EU AI labelling rules pose retail risk for UK firms

Photoroom warns EU rules on synthetic visuals could force UK retailers selling into Europe to overhaul image workflows or face hefty fines.

Sat, 28th Mar 2026

Cake launches brand refresh after record year & growth
Marketing

Cake launches brand refresh after record year & growth

Birmingham eCommerce consultancy Cake unveils new brand identity after its strongest year yet, with nine hires and Shopify Premier Partner status.

Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Britons set to spend GBP £2.39bn on Easter goodies
Sustainability

Britons set to spend GBP £2.39bn on Easter goodies

Britons are set to spend GBP £2.39bn on Easter treats and outings this year, but Parcelhero says growth is slowing as shoppers turn cautious.

Fri, 27th Mar 2026

UK shoppers will pay more for seamless retail experience
Social Media

UK shoppers will pay more for seamless retail experience

UK shoppers willing to pay more for seamless cross-channel retail, with younger consumers leading demand for friction-free journeys and consistent payments.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Buckaroo Capital brings merchant finance to Benelux
Small Business

Buckaroo Capital brings merchant finance to Benelux

Buckaroo and YouLend launch capital product for Benelux merchants, using transaction data to offer revenue-based working capital through the payments portal.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026

SumUp adds in-app investing for merchants with Upvest
Small Business

SumUp adds in-app investing for merchants with Upvest

SumUp adds Upvest-powered in-app investing in Germany, letting small firms put EUR €1 into fractional money market funds via its app.

Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Kingfisher signs Google Cloud deal for AI shopping
Digital Transformation

Kingfisher signs Google Cloud deal for AI shopping

Kingfisher strikes multi-year Google Cloud deal to power AI-driven, conversational shopping across B&Q, Castorama and Brico Dépôt sites.

Wed, 25th Mar 2026

PushON appoints Emma Gunn & Emily Harris amid growth
Marketing

PushON appoints Emma Gunn & Emily Harris amid growth

Ecommerce agency PushON hires Emma Gunn and Emily Harris to bolster its growing Manchester team after reporting 40% annual growth.

Tue, 24th Mar 2026

ADI urges forecourts to boost sales with digital signs
Digital Signage

ADI urges forecourts to boost sales with digital signs

ADI is urging UK forecourts to switch to digital signage, claiming screens can boost footfall, upsell higher-margin goods and transform sites.

Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Dojo & Capital on Tap launch UK business rewards card
Small Business

Dojo & Capital on Tap launch UK business rewards card

Dojo teams up with Capital on Tap to launch a UK SME credit card offering up to GBP £250,000 limits, virtual cards and cashback rewards.

Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Cross-border returns hit eCommerce cashflow & risk
Capital Management

Cross-border returns hit eCommerce cashflow & risk

Rising cross-border eCommerce returns and stricter marketplace refund rules are squeezing sellers' cashflow and heightening liquidity risk.

Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Token.io unveils Account on File to streamline Pay by Bank
Data Protection

Token.io unveils Account on File to streamline Pay by Bank

Token.io launches Account on File to make Pay by Bank a near one-tap checkout, cutting steps and boosting conversion for UK and EU merchants.

Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Slow retail websites risk billions in lost UK sales
Marketing

Slow retail websites risk billions in lost UK sales

Sluggish UK retail websites are prompting shoppers to abandon baskets, risking an estimated GBP £38 billion in lost eCommerce sales this year.

Wed, 18th Mar 2026

YouLend opens Berlin hub to drive EU embedded finance
Fintech

YouLend opens Berlin hub to drive EU embedded finance

YouLend opens a Berlin hub as its fastest-growing market powers EU expansion, after reporting FY24/25 revenue of EUR €230 million.

Tue, 17th Mar 2026

AI agents tipped to reshape enterprise eCommerce by 2027
Marketing

AI agents tipped to reshape enterprise eCommerce by 2027

AI agents set to shape a fifth of online orders by 2027 as enterprises ramp up spend and integration on “agentic commerce” platforms.

Fri, 13th Mar 2026

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