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
SEON unveils global partner initiative for AI fraud fight
Frost & Sullivan · e-Commerce · Gaming
Last month
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
AI notebook prices drop as retailers face tough trade-offs
CONTEXT · e-Commerce · Semiconductors
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Expert columns
From side hustles to scalable brands: How marketplaces are paving the way for female entrepreneurs
By Temu App
2 days ago
Trust, transformation and the women leading modern client partnerships
By Laura Fox of APS Group
2 days ago
Designing a digital high street that truly fits us
By Vicki Blenkinsop of Visualsoft
2 days ago
AI at Goddiva, a woman's perspective
By Amber Domenech of Goddiva
2 days ago
Wit, grit and a whole heap of bullsh1t
By Vic Peppiatt and Sarah Daniel of Hey Savi
2 days ago
International Women's Day: The Australian entrepreneur proving you don't have to scale fast to succeed
By Nakisah Williams of Craft Club
3 days ago
Four women who are nailing loyalty with customer experience front and centre
By Fiona Stevens of LoyaltyLion
3 days ago
Being a female founder in payments: My message for the future
By Viktoriia Degtyareva of Paysecure
4 days ago
How tech can drive inclusive economic impact
By Louise Doyle of Needi
4 days ago
How less can be more for bootstrapped AI startups
By Genia Cheskidova of MyArchitectAI
4 days ago
The authentication paradox: securing payments without human presence
By Ivan Vukelikj of G+D Netcetera
Last week
Maximising value from AI in 2026
By Barley Laing of Melissa
Last month
How Data Quality in Retail Powers Business Outcomes in 2026
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Last month
How address validation transforms Shopify deliveries
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Last month
The impact of email verification on eCommerce success
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Recent news
UK transport sector turns away from homeworking trend
About Work from Home
Yesterday
THG Ingenuity opens gifting ad channel to partners
About Customer Experience
Yesterday
Bloq.it & Evri launch 1,000 smart lockers across UK
About Sustainability
2 days ago
UK Mother's Day spend to hit GBP £2.52bn as men splurge
About Social Media
2 days ago
New BS ISO 21800 aims to simplify online contracts
About Social Media
2 days ago
Vudoo & PubMatic launch shoppable programmatic ads
About Online shopping
2 days ago
HIVED rolls out unified electric delivery for UK SMEs
About Software-as-a-Service
2 days ago
UK fashion sites slow to match early summer searches
About Marketing
2 days ago
Google AI more negative than ChatGPT for brand reputation
About Marketing
2 days ago
EasyPicky sets up Delaware base to drive US growth
About Business Intelligence
3 days ago
Criteo becomes first adtech partner for ChatGPT ads
About Marketing
3 days ago
Online peak spending swings complicate 2026 planning
About Online shopping
3 days ago
Typeface unveils AI engine for governed marketing at scale
About Marketing
4 days ago
Holland & Barrett tech push lifts revenue towards GBP £1bn
About Robotics
4 days ago
Tencent Cloud boosts Frankfurt AI capacity for Europe
About Streaming
4 days ago
Job moves
Amperity hires Bridget Perry as chief marketing officer
Move at Microsoft
3 days ago
ECI Software Solutions hires Jack Wood to drive AI push
Move at ECI Software Solutions
4 days ago
DC Advisory hires Oliver Parker to lead London tech M&A
Move at KPMG
6 days ago
CEEK posts 50 percent growth & hires Grace Flusfeder
Move at CEEK
Last week
Paxon appoints Ranjit Singh Nagra to drive UK growth
Move at EMEA
Last month
Pulse Advertising names Paola Nannelli as Chief Executive
Move at Apple
Last month
Verde Digital hires Chloe Steele as new SEO Manager
Move at Verde Digital
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Rithum reshapes leadership with new CRO and CFO appointments
Move at Amazon
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
THG Studios reshapes Senior Creative Team with key hires
Move at American Express
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
eDesk appoints Gareth Cummings as CEO to drive AI push
Move at EMEA
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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