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UK online retail sales fall as July spending eases
Omnichannel

UK online retail sales fall as July spending eases

July's dip in internet-led spending left online retail accounting for a smaller share of Britain's total shopping, official figures showed.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month

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Digital commerce stories

Feedstead launches Shopify supplier price review tool
Software-as-a-Service

Feedstead launches Shopify supplier price review tool

Retailers can now review supplier cost changes in browser before updating Shopify prices, with large rises flagged for approval and export only.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Ecommpay adds Bizum for Spanish merchants via one link
Fintech

Ecommpay adds Bizum for Spanish merchants via one link

Spanish online sellers can now cut checkout friction as Ecommpay links Bizum, MB Way and Bancomat Pay through one integration.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago
THG Ingenuity names Gemma Spence as Chief Executive
Software-as-a-Service

THG Ingenuity names Gemma Spence as Chief Executive

The eCommerce technology group is reshuffling its top team as it looks to sharpen growth and compete in a tougher market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
dLocal launches dMoRe for emerging market merchants
Software-as-a-Service

dLocal launches dMoRe for emerging market merchants

Merchants selling into Brazil, Nigeria and Indonesia could reach customers in as little as eight weeks, bypassing costly local set-up and compliance hurdles.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Software sellers lag buyers on self-serve digital sales
Software-as-a-Service

Software sellers lag buyers on self-serve digital sales

Routine software purchases are still bogged down by high-touch sales processes, even though most buyers would happily check out online.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Coda revamps website to aid digital commerce expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Coda revamps website to aid digital commerce expansion

Businesses weighing expansion will now get pricing, market data and payment guides up front on Coda's revamped site.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Bazaarvoice launches AI visibility package for retailers
Software-as-a-Service

Bazaarvoice launches AI visibility package for retailers

Brands risk being overlooked in AI-led shopping unless customer reviews and ratings are readable by crawlers, Bazaarvoice said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Payouts.com picks Casper for AI agent payment settlement
Fintech

Payouts.com picks Casper for AI agent payment settlement

AI agents gain a dedicated payment rail as the partnership aims to remove reliance on human card details for software-led purchases.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Digital commerce stories

Visa, Mastercard & Ant International back AI agent trust
Fintech

Visa, Mastercard & Ant International back AI agent trust

A shared trust framework could cut repeated checks for AI agents making purchases and ease adoption across card and wallet networks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
DCPayments adds Interac e-Transfer to Canadian checkout
Fintech

DCPayments adds Interac e-Transfer to Canadian checkout

Canadian merchants can now take bank-based payments at checkout, cutting card fees and reconciliation work while speeding settlement.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
GSMA adds speakers for M360 ASEAN 2026 in Kuala Lumpur
Manufacturing

GSMA adds speakers for M360 ASEAN 2026 in Kuala Lumpur

Participants will hear fresh evidence on scams and digital trust as Southeast Asia weighs tougher rules for a fast-growing digital economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Finance infrastructure, the silent growth constraint
Fintech

Finance infrastructure, the silent growth constraint

Slow financial systems can drain founders' time and cash, as hidden FX fees and compliance gaps emerge before growth plans do.

By Jonathan Low • 4 min read • Last month
D2C Insider summit spotlights AI's role in consumer brands
Digital Transformation

D2C Insider summit spotlights AI's role in consumer brands

AI is moving from side project to core strategy for consumer brands as founders seek sharper margins, faster sales and better operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Pattern expands Sennheiser role on Amazon Australia
Software-as-a-Service

Pattern expands Sennheiser role on Amazon Australia

The partnership gives the audio brand tighter control over unauthorised resellers and faster access to sales data on Amazon Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Singapore retailers turn customer signals into insight
Digital Transformation

Singapore retailers turn customer signals into insight

Retailers in Singapore are using AI and telco data to spot untapped audiences, cut insight time by up to 60% and sharpen decisions.

By Lawrence Lim • 6 min read • Last month
Australian shoppers trust AI more than sales staff
Digital Transformation

Australian shoppers trust AI more than sales staff

A survey of 500 consumers found 76% trust AI shopping recommendations as much as, or more than, advice from retail sales staff.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month