News•Feb 17, 2026
MECCHA Sets Up Pre-Orders for Japan Exclusives with Worldwide Shipping
MECCHA Japan has launched a pre‑order service that lets international fans purchase exclusive Japanese anime figures, trading‑card boosters, and themed merchandise with worldwide shipping. The catalog includes high‑profile items such as a 45 cm Monkey D. Luffy statue, a Final Fantasy VIII musical box, and limited‑edition TCG packs. Fast delivery and English‑language support aim to remove geographic barriers for collectors. The retailer promotes the offerings through X and Instagram, encouraging community engagement.
By DualShockers
News•Feb 16, 2026
How Retailers Should Respond to Events Like Ramadan and the Lunar New Year
Retailers face a rare calendar convergence as Ramadan and Lunar New Year begin almost simultaneously in February 2024. Luxury and beauty brands are launching limited‑edition products and pop‑up events, but many consumers criticize superficial zodiac imagery and token gestures. Experts...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 16, 2026
Automate, Augment, Simulate: How Retailers Are Building Resilient Supply Chains for 2026
Retail supply chains face chronic labor shortages, rising costs and heightened customer expectations, prompting a shift toward technology‑driven models. By 2026, automation will move from advantage to requirement, with feasibility assessments guiding investments in robotics and AI. Simultaneously, AI‑enabled workforce...
By Total Retail
News•Feb 16, 2026
Your Retail Media Network Isn’t a Network — and What to Do About It
Retail media is booming, but most so‑called retail media networks are merely on‑site ad products. True networks demand off‑site reach, unified cross‑channel measurement, and first‑party data activation, a capability only a few retailers like Walmart and Amazon currently possess. The...
By Total Retail
News•Feb 16, 2026
Let’s Be Straight on Deliveries
Online shoppers increasingly value reliable delivery dates, yet many experience shifting timelines and missed windows. A recent Avery Dennison survey shows 37% of consumers rank delivery delays as their top frustration, and 32% would abandon a favored brand after a single...
By DC Velocity
News•Feb 16, 2026
SiteOne Ramps up Digital Push as Online Sales Jump in 2025
SiteOne Landscape Supply reported a 120% jump in digital sales for 2025, boosting net income 23% to $151.8 million while overall revenue grew 4% to $4.7 billion. The company’s revamped e‑commerce platform attracted roughly 10,000 regular online users and integrated delivery‑optimization software,...
By Digital Commerce 360
News•Feb 16, 2026
OpenAI Expands Agentic Commerce Push
OpenAI is turning ChatGPT into a full‑service commerce platform by expanding its Instant Checkout feature and launching the open‑source Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP). The company has integrated payments through Stripe and PayPal and added grocery ordering via Instacart, initially supporting...
By Digital Commerce 360
News•Feb 16, 2026
Vinted’s Rise Signals a Turning Point in Europe’s Circular Fashion Economy
Vinted has become the UK’s third‑largest fashion retailer, reporting €813.4 million in revenue for 2024—a 36 % jump from the prior year—and is on track to breach €1 billion. The platform now serves over 17.4 million UK users and leads in France by volume,...
By InternetRetailing
News•Feb 16, 2026
New Customs Rules for Imported Parcels
The EU Council approved new customs rules that will end the duty‑free exemption for parcels up to €150, imposing a flat €3 charge per item category starting July 1. Last year, 5.8 billion low‑cost e‑commerce parcels entered the bloc, a 26 % rise...
By Ecommerce News Europe
News•Feb 16, 2026
QuicKart Secures $1.5 Million to Expand Fresh Commerce Across the UAE
QuicKart, the UAE’s first dedicated fresh‑commerce platform for dairy and farm produce, closed a $1.5 million seed round led by Orbit Ventures. The funding will be used to optimise supply‑chain logistics, upgrade technology, expand last‑mile fulfilment and cold‑chain infrastructure, and add...
By Wamda
News•Feb 16, 2026
International PPC: Why Consistency Is So Hard To Maintain via @Sejournal, @Brookeosmundson
International pay‑per‑click (PPC) programs become chaotic when brands expand across borders, juggling different languages, regulations, and agency partners. The article argues that consistency is the primary obstacle, not scaling, and outlines a framework that blends a global brand playbook with...
By Search Engine Journal
News•Feb 16, 2026
Access THG’s Cult Beauty and LOOKFANTASTIC Audience Through The Trade Desk
THG has struck a strategic partnership with advertising technology leader The Trade Desk, allowing media buyers to access THG’s Cult Beauty and LOOKFANTASTIC audience segments via The Trade Desk’s self‑serve Kokai platform. The integration brings high‑quality, real‑world commerce data to...
By ChannelX (formerly Tamebay)
News•Feb 16, 2026
TikTok Joins EASA to Advance Advertising Standards
TikTok has joined the European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA) as a full digital member, aligning with 28 self‑regulatory bodies across Europe. The move underscores the platform’s push for responsible advertising, complementing its expanded TikTok Safety Suite and clear commercial‑disclosure settings....
By ChannelX (formerly Tamebay)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Are Social Sellers Missing an Important Piece of the Data Puzzle?
Social commerce now accounts for roughly 20% of Southeast Asia’s online spending, a surge accelerated by the pandemic. iKala’s research shows that revenue per order on social channels jumped 88%, indicating not just higher volume but larger baskets. While new...
By e27
News•Feb 16, 2026
Binance Rolls Out Mastercard Crypto Card Across CIS
Binance has launched a Mastercard‑branded crypto debit card in the CIS region, allowing users to spend digital assets at any merchant that accepts Mastercard. The card supports instant conversion of major cryptocurrencies into fiat, with zero‑fee withdrawals and a 5%...
By PaySpace Magazine
News•Feb 16, 2026
Amazon Deemed Seller VAT Fraud Reform Would Raise Tax Revenues and Tackle Fraud
UK policymakers are considering extending the VAT deemed‑seller rules to cover both overseas and domestic sellers on online marketplaces. Amazon argues that the change would close a loophole exploited by fraudulent sellers, streamline VAT collection and generate roughly £700 million in...
By ChannelX (formerly Tamebay)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Firms Report Improved Financial Performance Linked to Use of Embedded Finance
A new PYMNTS Intelligence study of 515 senior leaders shows embedded finance is now a strategic imperative for mid‑size and large firms. Nearly 90% of respondents prioritize strengthening customer and employee relationships, while 75% plan technology upgrades within the next...
By PYMNTS
News•Feb 16, 2026
Stablecoin Payments Show Up at Checkout Despite Crypto Markets Slump
Despite a broad crypto market downturn, stablecoin‑linked cards are gaining traction at U.S. checkout counters. Monthly payment flows through these cards have surpassed $1.5 billion, and annualized spend now tops $18 billion. The growth is driven by card networks embedding stablecoins as...
By PYMNTS
News•Feb 16, 2026
INTERVIEW: Why Independent Retailers Are Surviving on Service, Speed and Sheer Grit
Matt Sweeting, managing director of Claytons, explains how independent clothing retailers survive amid cost inflation and heightened competition from multichannel giants. He highlights that rising expenses, cautious shoppers, and pressure to match discounting and fast delivery erode margins, but superior...
By InternetRetailing
News•Feb 16, 2026
Q&A with Shaunacy Burne, Corporate Donations Manager, Salvation Army Trading Company
Salvation Army Trading Company (SATCoL) is the charitable trading arm of The Salvation Army, helping UK retailers divert surplus stock, returns and textiles into reuse and recycling streams. Corporate Donations Manager Shaunacy Burne explains that SATCoL tailors take‑back programmes with...
By The Retail Bulletin
News•Feb 16, 2026
Co-Op Introduces Member Pricing on Just Eat
Co‑op has become the first convenience retailer to offer member‑only pricing on Just Eat, extending its quick‑commerce service to more than 1,000 stores. Shoppers can now order everyday essentials such as baked beans, milk, spaghetti and British bacon with reduced...
By The Retail Bulletin
News•Feb 16, 2026
Inside the Retail Impact of the Wuthering Heights Revival
Emerald Fennell’s upcoming *Wuthering Heights* film has sparked a retail wave, driving U.S. print sales eight‑fold and UK sales up 469 percent in January. Warner Bros. pre‑emptively signed 35 brand partners, turning the novel into a multi‑category merchandising engine. Fast‑fashion giant...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 16, 2026
What Keeps Singapore’s Retail Growth Resilient?
Singapore’s retail sector has quietly outperformed expectations, delivering a 12.3% inflation‑adjusted sales increase over the past decade while the population grew 10.4%. Excluding automotive sales, non‑auto retail rose 11.8% since 2019, translating to a healthy 0.7% annual per‑capita gain. Mall...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 15, 2026
Diamonds-USA.com: Luxury Jewelry. Personal Attention. Real Trust
Diamonds‑USA, founded by gemologist David Braverman in 1997, blends boutique‑level service with an online platform to sell certified diamonds and custom jewelry. The company’s hand‑checked ordering process and 100% money‑back guarantee have produced a near‑zero return rate, a rarity in...
By Retail Insider Canada
News•Feb 14, 2026
“I Had No Assumptions. I Was Just Building:” Day 1-1000 of Selar
Selar, the African creator‑commerce platform founded in 2016, paid out over ₦18 billion ($12.8 million) to users in 2025, nearly double its 2024 payouts. The growth stemmed from relentless product iteration, a shift toward disciplined distribution, and a strategic pivot after the...
By TechCabal
News•Feb 13, 2026
US Foods Adds AI Ordering Tools to as Digital Commerce Drives Growth
US Foods is rolling out AI‑driven ordering tools within its MOXē ecommerce platform, allowing customers to upload photos, PDFs or handwritten notes that are automatically converted into digital purchase orders. The initiative coincides with a strong fiscal Q4 2025, where...
By Digital Commerce 360
News•Feb 13, 2026
Tech Tracker: Toast and Instacart Team up to Tackle Emergency Restaurant Supply Challenges
Toast, a restaurant POS leader, has teamed with Instacart to launch a joint solution for emergency inventory replenishment. The integration lets operators order pantry staples, produce, and cleaning supplies through Toast’s interface and receive same‑day deliveries, often within an hour....
By Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN)
News•Feb 13, 2026
Instacart Jumps 7% on Strong Results as CEO Calls Grocery Competition Fears 'Overblown'
Instacart reported fourth‑quarter revenue that beat expectations and a 14% rise in gross transaction value, its strongest growth in three years. Orders reached 89.5 million, surpassing StreetAccount forecasts, and the company projected GTV of $10.13‑$10.28 billion for the year, above analyst estimates....
By CNBC – Markets
News•Feb 13, 2026
AI in Fulfillment: Separating the Hype From the Operational Reality
Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering warehouse fulfillment, but its impact is often overstated. Fidelity Fulfilment’s pilots show AI can increase picker efficiency, reduce errors, and improve exception handling when paired with human oversight. Modern AI solutions are modular, cloud‑based, and...
By Supply Chain Quarterly
News•Feb 13, 2026
Who Wins If the Debit Fee Cap Limit Gets Raised?
The episode examines a bipartisan bill to raise the Durbin amendment’s $10 billion asset threshold for debit interchange fee caps, indexing it to inflation and potentially expanding the exemption to banks with assets over $15 billion. Senators Ted Cruz and Katie Britt...
By PaymentsJournal
News•Feb 13, 2026
From Talent to Service Quality: How Digital Marketplaces Are Helping Building Owners Maintain Clean, Compliant Facilities
Digital labor marketplaces are reshaping facility management by linking building owners with vetted, on‑demand cleaning professionals. Real‑time scheduling and centralized communication reduce manual coordination, while transparent worker profiles improve accountability and compliance. Flexible staffing mitigates turnover‑driven service gaps, enabling managers...
By Buildings.com
News•Feb 13, 2026
Unlocking Your Retail Insights with LLMs
Best Buy is leveraging large language models to clean and enrich messy retail data, turning unstructured customer signals into actionable insights. The article stresses that LLM adoption must start with a clear business case rather than hype, especially for tasks like...
By AI Accelerator Institute
News•Feb 13, 2026
Ecomm Cowboy Talks AI and Underdogs
Chris Hall launched Ecomm Cowboy, a daily livestream on X and YouTube that breaks down ecommerce news, AI developments, and D2C strategies for online retailers. The hour‑long show, debuting a month ago, aims to both inform operators about the fast‑moving...
By Practical Ecommerce
News•Feb 13, 2026
‘Selling in Germany Requires Consumer-Oriented Approach’
Germany’s e‑commerce market generated €83.1 billion last year, attracting cross‑border sellers. Andreas Giese of Dexport warns that German shoppers prioritize trust and deliberate decision‑making over impulse purchases. Success hinges on authentic social‑media content, user‑generated proof, and a mobile‑first brand website, while...
By Ecommerce News Europe
News•Feb 13, 2026
FAST42 2026: Announcing The Ranking Of India’s Fastest-Growing D2C Brands
Inc42 unveiled FAST42 2026, its fifth edition ranking the 42 fastest‑growing Indian direct‑to‑consumer (D2C) brands. The list, compiled from over 250 applications, uses FY23‑FY25 CAGR and a minimum ₹1 Cr FY23 revenue threshold. Collectively the winners generated ₹2,100 Cr in revenue, secured...
By Inc42
News•Feb 13, 2026
Return Policies Deterring Nearly Half of Shoppers Before Checkout: Cashew Research
Cashew Research’s "Data Drop: The Returns Revolt" surveyed 2,000 North‑American shoppers and found that 47% hesitate to buy when return shipping isn’t free. The study shows returns act as a trust signal that shapes conversion rates before checkout, not just...
By Retail Insider Canada
News•Feb 13, 2026
AI Assistant Use Doubles as More Shoppers Tap AI to Handle Buying Process
U.S. shoppers are rapidly embracing AI assistants, with usage climbing to 35% in 2026—more than double the 12% share recorded in 2024. Over half of consumers now say they would let an AI handle the entire purchase journey, moving the...
By Retail Customer Experience
News•Feb 13, 2026
Newland AIDC North America CEO Talks Scanning Innovations
At NRF 2026, Newland AIDC North America CEO Roy Chen outlined the company’s expanding portfolio of scanning solutions, ranging from mounted and kiosk units to handheld and wearable devices. He emphasized how these technologies streamline store operations, accelerate checkout, and...
By Retail Customer Experience
News•Feb 13, 2026
ASICS EMEA Achieves Record Revenues as European Sportswear Demand Increases
ASICS EMEA posted a record €1.204 billion revenue for 2025, an 18.4% year‑on‑year increase. Growth was broad‑based, with SportStyle sales up 44% and strong gains across Performance Running, Tennis, Indoor and Apparel. Channel performance was robust: wholesale rose 22.5%, owned retail...
By InternetRetailing
News•Feb 13, 2026
Amazon Now: Redefining Speed in Modern Retail
Amazon has launched Amazon Now, a 60‑minute grocery delivery service for UK Prime members, positioning it as a premium speed layer within its ecosystem. The offering depends on a network of dark stores and tightly managed last‑mile logistics, raising questions...
By ChannelX (formerly Tamebay)
News•Feb 13, 2026
OPINION: Zalentine’s Day – How Gen Z Valentine’s Trends Are Reshaping Retail
Retailers are rethinking Valentine’s Day as Gen Z shifts toward friend‑focused celebrations, coining the term “Zalentine’s Day.” Data shows 60 % of Gen Z will celebrate with friends, favoring authentic, shareable content over traditional romance imagery. Brands are urged to create digital‑first experiences—AR...
By InternetRetailing
News•Feb 13, 2026
Purely Elizabeth Is Borrowing From Beauty’s Launch Playbook to Target Gen Z
Purely Elizabeth, the leading natural‑category granola brand, launched Purely Glow, a limited‑edition salted vanilla pistachio granola infused with collagen peptides and biotin. The product debuted exclusively on the brand’s e‑commerce platform and TikTok Shop, supported by a TikTok‑centric creator campaign...
By Glossy
News•Feb 13, 2026
MF Doom Estate Revives Temu Counterfeit Merch Lawsuit
A federal judge has allowed the MF Doom estate to proceed with a revised trademark infringement lawsuit against Temu, alleging the platform actively curates, advertises, and ships counterfeit merchandise bearing the late rapper’s mask and name. The original case was...
By Billboard
News•Feb 12, 2026
Ecommerce Trends: How Retailers Say They View Tariffs in 2026
In 2025 U.S. tariffs pushed up prices for online retailers, but by 2026 companies such as Costco and Wayfair are signalling cautious confidence that the shock has faded. The IMF now projects stronger global growth for 2025‑26, while a pending...
By Digital Commerce 360
News•Feb 12, 2026
Amazon Pharmacy to Expand Same-Day Delivery to 4,500 Cities
Amazon Pharmacy announced a same‑day delivery rollout to nearly 4,500 cities by 2026, adding roughly 2,000 new communities including Idaho and Massachusetts. The expansion leverages Amazon’s logistics network, Prime discounts and One Medical kiosks that let Los Angeles patients pick up...
By MobiHealthNews (HIMSS Media)
News•Feb 12, 2026
Amazon Iceland Grocery Partnership Expanded
Amazon has expanded its Iceland on Amazon grocery service to Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Nottingham, marking the first availability in Northern Ireland. Shoppers can now order thousands of Iceland products through Amazon.co.uk or the app with same‑day or next‑day delivery...
By ChannelX (formerly Tamebay)
News•Feb 12, 2026
Adyen’s Personalized Checkout Tweaks Payment Options
Adyen has launched Personalize, a new service within its Uplift suite that tailors payment options on e‑commerce checkout pages in real time based on each shopper’s past behavior. The tool uses the company’s Dynamic Identification model, built from trillions of...
By Digital Transactions
News•Feb 12, 2026
AI Content Licensing for Merchants
Microsoft unveiled its Publisher Content Marketplace and Amazon is reportedly building a similar AI content‑licensing platform, aiming to formalize how large language models access copyrighted material. The initiatives respond to publisher complaints that AI summarizations siphon traffic and revenue without...
By Practical Ecommerce
News•Feb 12, 2026
Retail Slumps to Fourth Place in Customer Service Rankings – with Ecommerce Brands Performing Even Worse
Esendex’s latest study ranks retail fourth among five industries for customer service, offering only 2.1 contact channels on average. Pure‑play ecommerce brands perform even worse, with just 1.2 channels, mainly email or web forms. Trustpilot scores reflect this gap—2.83 for...
By InternetRetailing
News•Feb 12, 2026
Amazon Disbursement Policy Changes DD+7
Amazon is moving all sellers to a standardized seven‑day reserve period, known as DD+7, which holds payments until seven days after confirmed or estimated delivery. The change aligns older accounts with the majority of sellers worldwide and also applies to...
By ChannelX (formerly Tamebay)