The Ultimate Guide to eCommerce

2026 · UK Edition

Also known as e-Commerce.

eCommerce represents the dynamic world of buying and selling goods and services online. It is rapidly evolving with major advances in technology, logistics, payment systems, and customer experience strategies shaping the way businesses operate and consumers shop.

This tag covers a broad range of stories including security certifications for apps, the rise of marketplaces as sales channels, innovations in warehouse and inventory management, AI-driven tools for personalization and fraud prevention, expansions by fintech and shipping companies, as well as insights into consumer behaviors and trends.

Readers exploring our eCommerce tag will discover the latest developments influencing retailers, brands, and technology providers around the globe. Whether you are a business owner, marketer, or someone passionate about the future of retail, these stories offer valuable knowledge about leveraging technology, overcoming challenges like fraud and delivery expectations, and succeeding in a competitive digital marketplace.

UK eCommerce news
Analyst Insights
Constructor posts surge on AI retail search momentum
Gartner · e-Commerce · Hyperscale
Last month
SEON unveils global partner initiative for AI fraud fight
Frost & Sullivan · e-Commerce · Gaming
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Constructor earns sole Customers' Choice in Gartner report
Gartner · e-Commerce · CX
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Shoppers return to stores for complex tech across Europe
CONTEXT · e-Commerce · CX
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
AI data management market to hit USD $239.15bn by 2034
Polaris Market Research · e-Commerce · UC
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Expert columns
Retailers urged to clean address data for faster deliveries
By Barley Laing of Melissa
Last week
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
This month
Why email automation fails without clean and verified data
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
This month
Brands are losing the Buy Box and up to 80% of marketplace sales with it
By Paolo Emilio Ascoli of Corsearch
This month
5 mobile-first strategies to ensure contact data quality
By Greg Brown of Melissa
This month
Adapting to change: How SEO specialists can leverage Google's generative AI update
By Haekal Aditya of Manning & Co
Last month
From complexity to clarity: Why eCommerce needs clean customer data
By Greg Brown of Melissa
Last month
From side hustles to scalable brands: How marketplaces are paving the way for female entrepreneurs
By Temu App
Last month
Trust, transformation and the women leading modern client partnerships
By Laura Fox of APS Group
Last month
Designing a digital high street that truly fits us
By Vicki Blenkinsop of Visualsoft
Last month
AI at Goddiva, a woman's perspective
By Amber Domenech of Goddiva
Last month
Wit, grit and a whole heap of bullsh1t
By Vic Peppiatt and Sarah Daniel of Hey Savi
Last month
International Women's Day: The Australian entrepreneur proving you don't have to scale fast to succeed
By Nakisah Williams of Craft Club
Last month
Four women who are nailing loyalty with customer experience front and centre
By Fiona Stevens of LoyaltyLion
Last month
Being a female founder in payments: My message for the future
By Viktoriia Degtyareva of Paysecure
Last month
Interviews
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Discussing Unified Communications
Last week
Elastic says AI search & context now decide customer loyalty
Discussing Big Data
Last month
Recent news
payabl. launches Visa Click to Pay for European merchants
About Small Business
This month
Zippd rebrand targets faster logistics network growth
About Productivity
This month
Quickfire Digital named Shopify Platinum partner in Norwich
About Small Business
This month
Webtrends Optimize appoints Samantha Bessant as Customer Success Director
About Software-as-a-Service
This month
Frasers AI assistant lifts online sales conversion by 25%
About Online shopping
This month
Dig appoints Ideal World Co-founder Paul Wright to board
About Online shopping
This month
TCS renews technology partnership with Marks & Spencer
About Outsourcing
This month
Taboola says DeeperDive nears 7 million monthly users
About Online shopping
This month
UK firms back bank-led recurring payments over cards
About Productivity
This month
UK online sales rise 11.4% in February despite dip
About Online shopping
This month
Paxon appoints Anthony Heath as Business Development Manager
About Sustainability
This month
CEEK appoints Caroline Mercurio as Chief Operating Officer
About Marketing
This month
Luxury eCommerce growth slows as AI reshapes shopping
About Data management
This month
Yoto uses Oracle NetSuite to support global growth
About Business Intelligence
Last month
Poor product information fuels returns & lost sales
About Sustainability
Last month
EU AI labelling rules pose retail risk for UK firms
About IT Industry
Last month
Cake launches brand refresh after record year & growth
About Marketing
Last month
Britons set to spend GBP £2.39bn on Easter goodies
About Sustainability
Last month
Rugs Direct launches WhatsApp returns service in UK
About Social Media
Last month
3PL wins three-year fulfilment deal with GOOD GOOD
About B2B
Last month
Job moves
Webtrends Optimize appoints Samantha Bessant as Customer Success Director
Move at B Corp
This month
Dig appoints Ideal World Co-founder Paul Wright to board
Move at Retail media
This month
Paxon appoints Anthony Heath as Business Development Manager
Move at DHL
This month
CEEK appoints Caroline Mercurio as Chief Operating Officer
Move at CEEK
This month
PushON appoints Emma Gunn & Emily Harris amid growth
Move at PushON
Last month
CEEK posts 50 percent growth & hires Grace Flusfeder
Move at CEEK
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
THG Studios reshapes Senior Creative Team with key hires
Move at American Express
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Rachelle Alexis Lim named CEO of MultiSafepay to drive SME growth
Move at MultiSafepay
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
SALESmanago appoints Phil Draper as CEO to drive global AI growth
Move at Whatsapp
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Chris Burgess appointed CEO as CTI Digital targets UK expansion
Move at Credit Suisse
Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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