Amazon Adds More Payment Options to Latest Smart Shopping Cart
Amazon has begun rolling out the latest generation of its smart shopping cart. The newest Dash Cart was introduced in Whole Foods Market stores in three cities last year and will now be expanded to dozens of the grocery store chain’s locations across the United States by the end of the year, the company […] The post Amazon Adds More Payment Options to Latest Smart Shopping Cart appeared first on PYMNTS.com.
Lululemon Pauses Online Sales of New Workout Line ‘Get Low’ After Complaints
lululemon athletica said on Tuesday that it has paused online sales of a new workout line called “Get Low” after user complaints. Users on Reddit complained that the leggings from the new launch are “see-through” while bending or squatting. The...
Dealing With Frustrated Customers? AI Can Help Your Teams Stay Ready
When import thresholds shifted this summer, enterprise retailers faced sudden operational disruptions. Packages that previously entered the country duty-free began incurring tariffs and extra fees, leading to shipment delays, canceled orders, and frustrated customers. For large customer service teams, these...
The Power of Gathering: Why Shared Experiences Are the New Growth Engine for Local Business
For years, streaming was a solitary experience. We curled up on the couch, binged shows on our own schedules, and shared quick reactions in group chats or on social media. Entertainment became something deeply personal, curated to our individual routines...
What Brands Get Wrong About Personalization and How to Fix It in 2026
Most brands talk about personalization like they’ve mastered it. However, personalization is still mostly smoke and mirrors. If customers click your email and land on a website that acts like it has never met them, you’re not personalizing, you’re decorating....
Agentic Commerce and the Quiet Return of Guest Checkout
Agentic commerce is steadily rewiring how digital transactions occur. Instead of shoppers manually navigating screens, entering credentials and approving each step, intelligent software agents are beginning to select products, optimise... read more The post Agentic Commerce and the quiet return of...
Pinterest Announces Two New C-Suite Leaders
Pinterest have announced two senior leadership appointments aimed at scaling its global advertising business and accelerating growth in the age of AI and performance marketing. Lee Brown, Chief Business Officer, Pinterest Pinterest has named Lee Brown as its first-ever Chief...
impact.com Announces Record Growth and Industry Innovation in 2025, Cementing Its Leadership in the Global Partnership Economy
Breakthroughs in creator and AI technology, new platform solutions, and strong financial performance define a landmark year for partnership-driven marketing and commerce impact.com, the world’s leading commerce partnership marketing platform, announced its strong growth and innovation in 2025, propelled by...
SALESmanago Ramps Up AI and Messaging Tech to Redefine eCommerce Marketing in 2026
New capabilities empower marketers to craft personalised WhatsApp templates, automate customer experiences with AI, and deploy dynamic CTAs that boost engagement and revenue SALESmanago, a leading AI Customer Engagement Platform, is expanding its capabilities in the eCommerce engagement market as...
Amazon Now Live in London, European Expansion Imminent
Amazon has taken an important step in the field of quick commerce in Europe. The company has launched Amazon Now in London. Users can order thousands of everyday essentials, including groceries and personal care items, which are delivered within 30...
MPE 2026 – Europe’s Home for Merchant Payments
For nearly two decades, MPE has grown into Europe’s #1 Conference for the merchant payments ecosystem, uniting merchants, acquirers, innovators, Fintech’s, and regulators to tackle what drives the industry: from AI in payments, fraud prevention, stablecoins, optimisation, to A2A payments,...
Topshop Launches European Online Store
Fashion brand Topshop has launched a dedicated European online store. The new website is active across 23 markets in Europe. The brand, which was formerly known as a high street brand, has undergone a digital transformation. Topshop was a well-known...
Wolt Repositions Itself as Broad Trading Platform
Finnish ecommerce platform Wolt has launched an update for its app. With the update, the company wants to take a step towards becoming a multi-category commerce platform. It gives retailers more opportunities to showcase their products to a wide audience....
Global eCommerce Isn’t Just Changing. The Rules Are Being Rewritten
If you sell internationally from the UK, the last 12–18 months haven’t just been “business as usual with more paperwork”. We’re seeing fundamental rule changes across key global markets that are reshaping how cross-border trade actually works: operationally, commercially and...
Inaugural eBay Climate Transition Plan
eBay have published their inaugural Climate Transition Plan. This plan serves as a comprehensive roadmap detailing how the company will advance sustainable commerce, reduce emissions across its operations and value chain, and achieve its long-term climate commitments. eBay’s Climate Transition...
Just One in Four Retailers Are Ready for AI-Driven Commerce
Only 27% of UK retailers say their technology stacks are fully connected and scalable, leaving the majority unprepared for the next phase of AI-driven retail, according to new research from Patchworks. The findings come as global analysts predict rapid adoption...
How Target Is Pioneering Agentic Commerce in Retail
Agentic commerce — an innovative idea that AI systems and tools can not only recommend you the best products but also take real purchasing action on behalf of consumers, is moving rapidly from concept to execution. Among large global retailers,...
2026 Retail Outlook: Where Smart Bets Will Pay Off
As retailers and investors therein plan for 2026, the big picture matters. Expect continued attention to inflation, interest rates, and consumer confidence as each will shape pricing, inventory strategies, and capital allocation. IP Essentials: Protect the Brand A brand can...
5 Data and AI Trends That Will Reshape Retail Marketing in 2026
Retail marketing is moving through a period of realignment. Privacy expectations, rapid artificial intelligence adoption, and the demand for accountable performance are reshaping how retailers plan, execute and evaluate campaigns. Tools are advancing quickly, yet the shift in how teams...
Ziina Executes UAE’s First Live Open Finance Payment with Lean Technologies
The UAE has recorded its first live Open Finance payment after Ziina successfully executed a customer-initiated account-to-account transaction in partnership with Lean Technologies. Ziina, the UAE-based payments platform, has become the first company in the country to execute a live...
Bank of Italy Models Ethereum Risks in Extreme Price Collapse Scenario
Ethereum’s growing role in financial settlement has drawn the attention of central banks, with the Bank of Italy modeling how extreme price declines in Ether could pose infrastructure and stability risks. The Bank of Italy has published a research paper...
Ingenico, Samsung, and Talus Introduce Mobile Business Operating Solution in North America
With demand growing for flexible and hardware-free payment acceptance, Ingenico, Samsung, and Talus have launched a mobile business operating solution for merchants across North America. Ingenico, a global provider of payment acceptance solutions, Samsung Electronics America, Inc., and Talus, a...
2026 eBay Business Seller Meetups
The eBay Seller Meetups are returning for 2026, with a full schedule running through to February, and more to be added to the 2026 roster. These events are shaped and delivered by leaders in the eBay seller community, for sellers...
Are Your Product Pages Invisible to AI? Retail’s New Fix
Cimulate and Bazaarvoice are helping retailers make PDPs machine-readable for AI discovery, improving shopper trust, visibility, conversion, and confidence across emerging commerce experiences. The post Are Your Product Pages Invisible to AI? Retail’s New Fix appeared first on E-Commerce Times.
Glossy Pop Newsletter: Why Cocokind Is Sending Unreleased Products to Creators with 200 Followers
Since August, Cocokind has been employing a strategy reflective of a wider industry shift: It has been sending PR mailers to its most engaged fans, rather than top-tier influencers.
Luxury Briefing: Why Harrods’ Big Sale Swept TikTok, and What It Means for Luxury Brands
In this week’s Luxury Briefing, how Harrods’ January sale went public on TikTok and what that visibility means for luxury pricing power. Plus, a look at why lab-grown diamonds are gaining traction at the very top of the market, executive...
Glossy Podcast: The Ripple Effects of the Saks Global Bankruptcy
On the latest Glossy Podcast, the hosts discuss the ripple effects that Saks's bankruptcy will have on the company, on the brands that work with it and on luxury shopping, in general.
‘Temu Matches Amazon in Cross-Border Sales’
In a short period of time, Temu has become a dominant player in global ecommerce. Nearly a quarter of consumers (24 percent) made their most recent cross-border purchase on the Chinese platform. This puts Temu on par with Amazon. This...
EBay Makes International Shipping Easier for German Sellers
This week, eBay announced that it is launching eBay SpeedPAK in Germany. The service offers sellers a customs-cleared shipping, with import duties already paid. It makes international shipping easier for German sellers. eBay is a popular online marketplace from the...
2026 Beauty M&A Predictions with Industry Vet Kimber Maderazzo
What will beauty M&A look like in 2026? Glossy sat down with Kimber Maderazzo, professor of marketing at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School and former Proactiv and L’Oréal Group executive, to unpack the signals.
After Rapid Growth, Thirdlove Expands Its Menopause-Focused Line to Activewear
ThirdLove is expanding its TempSync line into activewear after its menopause-focused bra generated $1 million in sales in six weeks.
China’s JNBY Group Is Making a Case for Faux Fur, as the Real Thing Falls Out of Fashion
While U.S. and European brands move away from real fur, China’s JNBY is testing whether plant-based faux fur can actually scale in stores.
Building an Integrated Marketing Plan Across All Online and Offline Channels: When 1 + 1 + 1 = 3 (and Not 5)
All marketing leaders have been there: you get a monthly sales report from your email manager and then your social manager and then your direct mail manager and by the time you add it up, it’s two times more revenue...
E-Commerce Orders Surged in 2025, Dominated by Top-Performing Brands
U.S. e-commerce orders surged 147% in 2025, but growth was uneven as the top performers pulled ahead. Shoppers clicked less, yet spent more — rewarding brands that reacted faster. The post E-Commerce Orders Surged in 2025, Dominated by Top-Performing Brands...
Saks Global Files for Chapter 11, with a $1.75 Billion Lifeline and Familiar Turnaround Playbook
Saks Global enters Chapter 11 with $1.75 billion in committed capital and a familiar leadership team, raising questions about vendor trust, restructuring outcomes and the future of luxury department stores.
As Professional Hair Care Grows in US Retail and E-Commerce, Davines Bets on Old-School Salons
While the professional and prestige hair-care market has seen growth in retail channels like Amazon and Sephora, the Italian hair-care brand is sticking to fostering sales through its salon partners to the tune of double-digit sales growth.
Wellness Briefing: The Collabs and Campaigns Winning ‘New Year, New You’ Marketing, Plus News
This week, I analyze the "new year new you" activations leading the wellness industry into 2026, including fast-casual restaurant collaborations and the embrace of "Quitters' Day." Additionally, fitness app Strava files for IPO, an executive shakeup at Alo Yoga, and...
Beauty Briefing: How Beauty’s Beleaguered Makeup Brands Can Turn It Around
This week, I checked in on the status of once-powerful makeup brands that have been put up for sale. Additionally, Google welcomes ads to its AI shopping platform, and L’Oréal opens a new content and education hub.
Limited Inventory and Thoughtful Partnerships: How Brands at NRF Are Making the Most of TikTok Shop
TikTok was a hot topic of conversation at the National Retail Federation's Big Show in Manhattan this week. Multiple executives in attendance spoke about the double-edged sword of TikTok driving massive demand and the need to be prepared for it.
‘Instagram Is the Leading Social Commerce Platform in Germany’
Three in ten German consumers shop via social media. Instagram is used the most: 15 percent of Germans buy directly on the platform or via redirects to online shops. Facebook follows with 14 percent and YouTube with 11 percent.This emerges...
Brazil’s Oldest Perfumery Is Making a Play for US Fragrance Consumers. And No, It’s Not Sol De Janeiro
Armed with internal sales growth — the company closed 2025 with a 12% increase in revenue — and a still-growing appetite for fragrance among American consumers, Granado is opening two new stores in the U.S. in 2026 and tailoring new...
Asos Tests the Return of Topshop and Topman Stores in the US
After years of operating in the U.S. primarily through online and wholesale channels, including Nordstrom, Topshop and Topman returned to a brand-controlled physical retail setting in December through a limited-time pop-up staged by parent company Asos.
58% of Consumers Use AI Tools to Research Products
Product discovery still mostly happens on marketplaces, with 37 percent of consumers starting their shopping journey there. Compared to last year, this is a decrease of 10 percent. Social platforms and AI assistants have increased their share in the last...
Allegro Group Sells Operations in Slovenia and Croatia
Polish ecommerce company Allegro is selling its subsidiaries in Slovenia and Croatia, to German private equity firm Mutares. This means that Mimovrste, a well-known online retailer in Slovenia, will get a new owner. The sale is an effort to streamline...
Online Sales Grow 19% During Christmas in Portugal
Online shopping in Portugal had a strong performance during the Christmas period of 2025. New data from SIBS Analytics shows that ecommerce purchases increased 19 percent in the number of transactions when compared to the same period in 2024. The...
Online Growth Expected in Bulgaria
As of January 1st, Bulgaria has joined the eurozone. The euro is now the official currency in the country. As currency conversions are now eliminated, international shops can now sell products in this country more easily. This offers new opportunities...
Digital ID in Mobile Wallets Is Helping Pull Shoppers Back In-Store
Digital IDs in mobile wallets are reducing friction at checkout and verification, helping retailers reconnect online convenience with in-store shopping through loyalty, messaging, and tap-based interactions. The post Digital ID in Mobile Wallets Is Helping Pull Shoppers Back In-Store appeared...
Returnuary Turns Holiday Returns Into a Margin Problem
January, known in retail circles as Returnuary, is often the cruelest month for merchants, as post-holiday returns erode margins and strain reverse logistics. The post Returnuary Turns Holiday Returns Into a Margin Problem appeared first on E-Commerce Times.
Unified Platforms and Agentic AI Will Define E-Commerce in 2026
As retailers enter 2026, unified platforms, agentic AI, and automation are changing e-commerce operations, affecting personalization, payments, fulfillment, and the cost of competing at global scale. The post Unified Platforms and Agentic AI Will Define E-Commerce in 2026 appeared first...
How Money Launderers Are Exploiting E-Commerce
Online retailers are increasingly being targeted by money laundering schemes, as criminal networks exploit refunds, marketplace sellers, and cross-border payment flows to move illicit funds outside traditional banking oversight. The post How Money Launderers Are Exploiting E-Commerce appeared first on...