The Ultimate Guide to eCommerce
A curated American 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.
American eCommerce News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
American Express unveils playbook for AI-led shopping
With 83% of US businesses seeing opportunity, the card group is helping merchants adapt as AI agents start shaping purchases and price checks.
Mississippi travel campaign lets creator sell bookings
Visitors can now book a creator's exact Mississippi trip through a new storefront, as tourism bodies seek a clearer route from posts to sales.
Attentive adds AI tools to sharpen marketing targeting
Brands using Attentive's platform should be able to target shoppers more precisely as new AI tools turn purchase signals into audience segments and reports.
US consumers turn to direct mail amid cost pressures
Rising prices are making more US shoppers read their post, with direct mail increasingly driving purchases and digital actions, Lob found.
US shoppers plan earlier holiday spending, PayPal says
More than half of US consumers plan to shop before Thanksgiving as they hunt for deals, rewards and ways to stretch holiday budgets.
ThreeSixty names Chris Tyner to expand US consultancy
The hire strengthens the Australian consultancy's push into the US as it bids for more supply chain and transformation work.
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
Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Blue Yonder unveils AI tools & sustainability findings
Incode named Gartner leader for third straight year
Expert Columns
The next eCommerce interface may not be a screen
For sensitive health categories, eCommerce can remove more than just the checkout queue
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
The Hidden Cost of Identity Friction in Retail
How to prevent fake signups on your Shopify store
Why Southeast Asia is becoming a global fintech growth hub
Amperity's CMO reveals how continuous decisioning fuels loyalty innovation
Why seamless Middle East 2026 should be on every commerce leader's calendar
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent eCommerce News
G+D & FraudAverse join forces against payment fraud
Banks in the Americas are set to get faster fraud checks as the tie-up targets instant payment scams and card-not-present losses.
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.
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.
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.
Kitestring & GK Software deepen retail tech partnership
Retailers facing costly store-system upgrades may see faster deployments as the tie-up aims to reduce risk before point-of-sale roll-outs begin.
CocoCoast returns to US market through Amazon launch
Tariff uncertainty had kept the coconut water brand out of America for 18 months, but Amazon sales and a distributor now aim to revive demand.
Affirm launches instalment payments at Crate & Barrel
Canadian shoppers can now spread furniture and homeware costs over instalments as Crate & Barrel expands buy-now-pay-later checkout options.
Square launches Apple Business integration for sellers
Eligible sellers can now update Apple Maps listings from Square, reducing the burden of keeping hours, addresses and branding current across eight markets.
Amazon Ads launches Agent & DVA+ for unified buying
Advertisers may see simpler campaign setup and less manual work as Amazon folds sponsored, display, video and audio buying into one platform.
Commerce launches AI tools to boost product discovery
Merchants could gain more visibility in AI search and recommendation results as Commerce's new enrichment tools restructure catalogue data for machines.
Newfold Digital picks DigiCert for Bluehost SSL services
The switch will affect about 6 million hosting customers as shorter SSL certificate lifespans force more automation across Newfold's services.
Slash launches card payment processing for merchants
Approved merchants can now collect card payments in Slash, reducing the need to juggle separate invoicing and checkout providers.
Restaurant Brands deepens search partnership with Optimisers
Accurate location data is now central to how diners find KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell in New Zealand across search, maps and AI tools.
Markable tops USD $1.7bn in creator sales, rebrands
Higher creator sales and a fresh brand identity signal Markable's push to broaden its user base as platform sales rose 260% year on year.
Avalara launches AI tool for enterprise system links
Integration projects could be completed in days rather than weeks as specialised AI agents automate connector build and testing for Avalara customers.
E-commerce marketers shift budgets to AI & cashback
AI shopping tools and cashback apps are set to capture most new eCommerce marketing spend as brands move before search and click.
Slimstock & Thomax team up on supply chain software
The tie-up aims to cut fulfilment delays for retailers and logistics firms by linking inventory forecasts with warehouse and transport systems.
