Digital commerce stories - Page 5

Akeneo launches its first AI agent, Data Architect Agent, and upgrades analytics to streamline product data modelling and boost AI-driven commerce insights.

PriceSpider launches Wayvia, an AI-driven retail platform that enhances brand insights and revenue across channels with 20 years of shopper data.

Young Australians prioritise cautious online spending by favouring debit cards and demanding value, shaping evolving payment and delivery preferences in eCommerce.

Capgemini won Adobe's 2025 ANZ Partner of the Year, while Anchora was named Emerging Partner for their impact on Adobe Experience Cloud success.

Retailers are adopting agentic AI to overcome outdated systems, enabling smarter, faster eCommerce that meets modern consumer demands for personalised digital experiences.

Visa's plan to use AI agents for automatic payments sparks debate over security risks and whether consumers will trust machines handling their money.

AI technology accelerates SEO for eCommerce brands, cutting product page update times from weeks to hours while improving search alignment and conversions.

Inriver unveils 'Control the Product Data Current' vision, enhancing product data accuracy and AI tools to meet evolving buying habits and market demands.

The 2025 Unified Commerce Benchmark reveals that only 5% of evaluated retailers excel in omnichannel strategies, with leaders enjoying lower costs and higher customer satisfaction.

Markko Labs is inviting applications for its second cohort, targeting non-technical marketplace founders to foster innovation in eCommerce.

Dentsu Digital and SmartOSC have unveiled their Headless Commerce Accelerator to revolutionise digital shopping experiences, enhancing efficiency for retailers.

Linnworks is unveiling new features on its Connected Commerce Ops platform at the upcoming Linnovation showcase, enhancing support for retailers facing market changes.

Babeltext launches an AI-driven messaging platform aimed at breaking language barriers, enabling real-time communication in 195 languages for global users.

Adobe has reported that online spending in the US for the 2024 holiday season hit USD $241.4 billion, an 8.7% rise, driven by a record in mobile transactions.

Domo's latest Data Never Sleeps report reveals 5.52 billion internet users generate vast data every minute, highlighting AI's growing influence on digital behaviour.

Cequence warns businesses could face average losses of USD $2.58 million per hour this December due to surging malicious bot traffic and fraud.

Tradebyte forecasts a dynamic future for eCommerce in 2025, highlighting challenges from potential U.S. protectionism and the need for European brands to adapt.

FPT and Sitecore have unveiled ON.E, an AI-driven eCommerce platform designed to enhance efficiency and reduce time-to-market for retailers globally.

In a new article, Shira Itzhaki from Forter examines the dual role of bots in eCommerce, highlighting the challenge of distinguishing harmful from helpful bots.

Vudoo has appointed Drew Perry as Managing Director for Asia Pacific, marking a significant growth phase for the advertising commerce technology company.