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AI tools used by 36% of grocery shoppers, survey finds
Digital Transformation

AI tools used by 36% of grocery shoppers, survey finds

Supermarkets may need to rethink product data and pricing as AI assistants shape how shoppers compare grocery deals before buying.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026
Provenance appoints AI advisory board for retail shift
Digital Transformation

Provenance appoints AI advisory board for retail shift

Retailers risk being overlooked by AI shoppers unless product data is verified and structured for machine-led search and recommendations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Gen Z serial returners rise as retailers tighten rules
Customer Experience

Gen Z serial returners rise as retailers tighten rules

Retailers are losing their grip on returns as more young shoppers shrug off fees and suspensions, a survey shows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026

Global Stories

Digital commerce stories

EasyPicky & Pitcher team up for shelf data workflow
Software-as-a-Service

EasyPicky & Pitcher team up for shelf data workflow

Field teams can now act on shelf problems during store visits as EasyPicky's video analysis feeds Pitcher's sales workflow for consumer goods makers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
Consumers trust marketplaces more than brands online
Gaming

Consumers trust marketplaces more than brands online

Confidence in online retail is shifting towards the platform, with a 9,000-person study finding marketplaces outrank direct brands on trust.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
Pattern launches Pi AI engine for eCommerce brands
Data Analytics

Pattern launches Pi AI engine for eCommerce brands

The platform gives brands real-time, audited automation across marketplaces, with human approval required for some actions and millions already completed.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Smartcomply joins Mastercard Engage with fraud tool
Software-as-a-Service

Smartcomply joins Mastercard Engage with fraud tool

Financial institutions using Mastercard can now tap an AI fraud system built in Africa as digital payments face rising scam and compliance risks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Google expands commerce tools across Gemini & YouTube
Data Analytics

Google expands commerce tools across Gemini & YouTube

Shoppers could soon buy in Gemini and YouTube without leaving Google's ecosystem as the group widens checkout and ad tools across more markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
Vinted extends Mangopay payments tie-up across Europe
Fintech

Vinted extends Mangopay payments tie-up across Europe

The renewed deal will help Vinted handle cross-border payouts and fees more smoothly as second-hand trading expands across Europe.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Merchants rush to adopt AI shopping agents, Ravelin finds
Data Protection

Merchants rush to adopt AI shopping agents, Ravelin finds

Most enterprise retailers now plan to use AI shopping agents, even as many say they are not ready for the fraud risks they bring.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Komerz wins UK distribution mandate for AQUA Carpatica
Supply Chain

Komerz wins UK distribution mandate for AQUA Carpatica

The deal gives the Romanian water brand a wider push across UK supermarkets and wholesalers after Amazon sales surged to GBP £4.8 million.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Bazaarvoice joins Shopify as Certified Technology Partner
Customer Experience

Bazaarvoice joins Shopify as Certified Technology Partner

Shopify merchants will get more control over reviews, regional content and fraud checks as Bazaarvoice deepens its role in the platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Digital commerce stories

Blackpearl hails 114% ARR growth as AI debate shifts
Enterprise Resource Planning

Blackpearl hails 114% ARR growth as AI debate shifts

Blackpearl's latest update shows investors are rewarding application-layer AI plays as annual recurring revenue climbed to USD $26.8 million.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
Alipay launches AI Wallet & Token Pay for agentic commerce
Fintech

Alipay launches AI Wallet & Token Pay for agentic commerce

The new tools let users approve and track agent-led spending, as Alipay bets on trusted AI payments to drive commercial use.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
Attentive unveils AI tools to widen omnichannel push
Customer Experience

Attentive unveils AI tools to widen omnichannel push

Brands are being pushed to consolidate marketing tools as Attentive adds agentic AI features across SMS, email, RCS and push notifications.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
Interac adds AI fraud checks to Verified identity service
Fintech

Interac adds AI fraud checks to Verified identity service

Canadian businesses will get tougher digital onboarding defences as the phased rollout targets deepfakes, spoofed video and device tampering by Q3 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Mastercard & JD.com team up on cross-border payments
Fintech

Mastercard & JD.com team up on cross-border payments

The tie-up could widen card acceptance and lower fraud risks for overseas shoppers and Chinese merchants as JD.com expands abroad.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026