The Ultimate Guide to eCommerce
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for eCommerce.
What to know about eCommerce
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
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Fuel price surge squeezes UK eCommerce supply chains
Record UK fuel prices are pushing up fulfilment and delivery costs for online sellers, squeezing margins and threatening demand.
Akeneo names three leaders to drive AI commerce push
The move comes as the software group readies enterprise customers for AI agents that are reshaping product discovery and online purchasing.
Avalara launches Versori by Avalara for AI integrations
Businesses could cut engineering work as Avalara rolls out AI agents that build and deploy tax-software connectors in days.
Ecommpay urges merchants to use AI for lost revenue
Failed payments are costing online merchants sales, as Ecommpay says AI can also pinpoint lost revenue and lift conversion rates.
Ecommerce needs to realise the role of inclusive finance as it adjusts to a new credit challenge
Affordability checks could turn away up to 30% of BNPL users, risking abandoned baskets and weaker sales for retailers.
PayDo adds Convera SWIFT receivables to payments platform
Businesses will be able to receive SWIFT transfers and push funds onward in one system, reducing the need for extra banking infrastructure.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to eCommerce
Avalara launches Aviator AI hub for tax compliance
Shufti wins Gartner honour for global identity coverage
GBG launches Reach to verify AI agents' address data
Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Blue Yonder unveils AI tools & sustainability findings
Expert Columns
Ecommerce needs to realise the role of inclusive finance as it adjusts to a new credit challenge
How to maximise AI performance during the golden quarter
The next eCommerce interface may not be a screen
The golden quarter loyalty opportunity: Why rewards matter more when consumers spend more carefully
Fighting fraud at scale: Why entitlement servers are becoming central to telecoms security
For sensitive health categories, eCommerce can remove more than just the checkout queue
Dupe culture is creating a new challenge for toy and gaming brands
Customer data integration: A data quality checklist
From routing to revenue: Why payment orchestration has become a boardroom issue
Southeast Asia's payment rails leave US merchants behind
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent eCommerce News
Spreetail launches Amazon Brand Benchmark dashboard
Brand partners using Spreetail's Smart Shelf can now spot rival moves on Amazon sooner, as the new dashboard tracks shifts in market share and pricing.
Avalara launches Aviator agent hub for European tax rules
Businesses selling across Europe may cut manual compliance work as Avalara's new agent hub automates tax tasks and keeps records for audits.
FedEx & Stripe join to boost small business finance
Smaller businesses could gain fresh access to finance as shipping data from FedEx and Stripe's systems is used to assess lending risk.
Animoca partners on AI agents for verified shopping
The pilot aims to let shopping bots prove user eligibility for discounts and benefits while keeping personal data hidden from merchants.
Product pages are now central to AI-driven commerce
Retailers now have to govern product data across search, marketplaces and AI assistants, as shoppers increasingly buy without visiting their site.
UK shoppers prize reviews & product details, survey finds
Poor product pages are costing online retailers sales in Britain, with 43% of shoppers abandoning purchases when details are missing.
Shoppers delay buys as trust in retailer prices falls
Shoppers are increasingly checking prices across channels, with 79% of US consumers saying they have delayed purchases in hopes of a lower price.
Allegro expands North Somerset warehouses by 25,000 sq ft
The extra capacity will help the fulfilment firm serve bigger eCommerce brands and handle higher order volumes across the UK.
Constructor launches Stripe-powered agentic checkout
Keeping purchases inside the same AI conversation could cut drop-off, as retailers can now add Stripe payments to Constructor's shopping agents globally.
AI influences 42% of UK in-store spending, survey finds
The survey shows AI is now shaping 42% of UK in-store spending, as retailers face pressure to adapt customer journeys across channels.
Prsnt revenue jumps to £1.2 million after Dragons' Den
Demand from major consumer brands has helped the Brighton platform lift sales from £42,000 to £1.2 million since its TV appearance.
Amazon launches instalment payments with Affirm in UK
Shoppers on Amazon.co.uk will be able to spread eligible purchases over up to 48 months, with instant credit checks and no late fees.
Scandiweb launches Ari AI for Magento store upkeep
Magento merchants can now cut routine updates from days to minutes, with Scandiweb's Ari AI aiming to slash maintenance costs and developer bottlenecks.
Moca Chain launches mainnet for digital identity & AI
It aims to cut repeated verification checks and let businesses trust AI agents without collecting the same personal documents from users each time.
Shopify launches Canvas AI workspace for store design
Merchants can now tweak storefront layouts and code in one workspace, as Shopify rolls out Canvas to cut reliance on design expertise.
Azul Prime cuts Java warm-up times with new compiler
The update could reduce cloud costs and latency for autoscaling Java fleets, letting new instances reach full performance much faster on first request.
SEB Baltic taps Entersekt for payment authentication
The deal gives the Baltic bank a risk-based way to cut card fraud while reducing friction for online shoppers across the region.
Ecommpay adds payment links for UK small businesses
The no-code tool could speed up cash flow for tradespeople and sole traders who usually invoice after a job, with funds often arriving within one business day.
AliExpress adds Yadea electric motorbikes to UK site
The addition broadens UK access to road-legal e-mopeds and motorcycles as registrations rise and local delivery speeds up to four days.
Bazaarvoice & Bluefish team up on AI recommendations
Brands risk losing sales when AI shopping tools cite the wrong details, as the new tie-up flags errors and boosts review visibility.
Job Moves
Akeneo names three leaders to drive AI commerce push
TMX Transform appoints Frances Farren as UK director
Rithum appoints Kim Miller as Chief Marketing Officer
Komerz appoints Shahid Sadiq as Group Finance Chief
3PL appoints Ryan Walker as Head of Customer Experience
Billy Grace taps ex-Google sales head for UK launch
Webtrends Optimize appoints Samantha Bessant as Customer Success Director
Dig appoints Ideal World Co-founder Paul Wright to board
Paxon appoints Anthony Heath as Business Development Manager
