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Business
from24/7 Wall St.
7 hours ago

Amazon vs. Walmart: The Retail War Just Picked a Winner

Amazon and Walmart have similar revenues but vastly different profit strategies, with Amazon relying on AWS and Walmart on physical stores and eCommerce.
fromModern Retail
2 days ago
Online marketing

A group of seven-figure Amazon sellers is planning a one-day ad boycott as payment changes squeeze cash flow

Business
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Tiny violins as Amazon execs face pay packet pinch

Amazon executives received significantly lower compensation in 2025 compared to previous years, despite the company's revenue and net income growth.
E-Commerce
fromModern Retail
2 weeks ago

Marketplace Briefing: Why Amazon is moving Prime Day to June from July, and what it means for sellers

Amazon is moving Prime Day to June to counter increased competition and fill a sales gap in the first half of the year.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
7 hours ago

Amazon vs. Walmart: The Retail War Just Picked a Winner

Amazon and Walmart have similar revenues but vastly different profit strategies, with Amazon relying on AWS and Walmart on physical stores and eCommerce.
fromModern Retail
2 days ago
Online marketing

A group of seven-figure Amazon sellers is planning a one-day ad boycott as payment changes squeeze cash flow

Business
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Tiny violins as Amazon execs face pay packet pinch

Amazon executives received significantly lower compensation in 2025 compared to previous years, despite the company's revenue and net income growth.
E-Commerce
fromModern Retail
2 weeks ago

Marketplace Briefing: Why Amazon is moving Prime Day to June from July, and what it means for sellers

Amazon is moving Prime Day to June to counter increased competition and fill a sales gap in the first half of the year.
#ai-shopping
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

2 Stocks I'd Add to the Shopping Cart for the Agentic Commerce Revolution

AI shopping has the potential to revolutionize e-commerce by enhancing transaction ease and price comparison.
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

2 Stocks I'd Add to the Shopping Cart for the Agentic Commerce Revolution

AI shopping has the potential to revolutionize e-commerce by enhancing transaction ease and price comparison.
E-Commerce
fromMashable India
3 days ago

Google Expands AI Shopping in India With Gemini, Search, and Circle to Search Updates

Google has launched AI-powered shopping features in India to enhance product discovery and streamline the online shopping experience.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
1 day ago

Dell: Agents drive more ecommerce traffic, but conversions lag | MarTech

AI agents are increasing traffic to ecommerce but not significantly impacting conversion rates or revenue.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 hour ago

eBook Launch: State Of Digital Learning Report 2026

Digital learning is evolving, focusing on performance-centered experiences and addressing modern L&D challenges to meet learner expectations.
Apple
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Apple is closing stores in 3 states, joins list of retailers to shutter locations in challenging environment for malls

Apple is closing three retail stores in the U.S. this summer due to declining foot traffic and the shopping centers they are located in.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

Amazon has a gas discount most Prime members don't even know exists

Amazon Prime members can save up to 20 cents per gallon on gas during the promotional period from April 3 to May 29.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Amazon Luna ends support for third-party subscriptions and game purchases

Amazon is discontinuing third-party integrations on Luna, affecting subscriptions and game access.
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Google has reportedly started to add Polymarket data to News results

Bets tend to appear in the 'For you' section of Google News, which is supposed to be tailored to a person's particular interests. Futurism notes that the platform actually placed a Polymarket bet as the top news result when inquiring about the price of Bitcoin.
Media industry
Bootstrapping
fromThe Motley Fool
1 day ago

New to Investing? Here's Why Amazon Stock Is a Great First Buy. | The Motley Fool

Amazon is a strong first investment due to its simplicity and long-term growth potential.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

Vinted sales near 1 billion as European expansion drives growth - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Vinted's revenues reached 1.1 billion euros in 2025, reflecting a 38% increase on the previous year, while users traded items worth a total of 10.8 billion euros in gross merchandise value.
European startups
Exercise
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Whoops, We Dyed Influencers Blue! But Now Our Business Is Bringing In $42 Million in Revenue

Clarke and Spalter built FORM, a lifestyle platform and activewear brand, achieving over 60,000 subscribers and $42 million in revenue since its 2020 launch.
Remote teams
fromThe Conversation
2 days ago

The more commodified your job, the more likely AI can do it - lessons from online freelancing

Generative AI is transforming freelance work, impacting demand and wages while also creating new opportunities for skilled freelancers.
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Amazon Issues A Stark Reminder That Digital Ownership Is A Lie

Amazon has informed Kindle owners that any e-readers from 2012 and earlier will no longer be supported as of May 20, 2026. Users can still read downloaded books but cannot purchase new ones, and a factory reset will render the device unusable.
Gadgets
Social media marketing
fromEMARKETER
4 days ago

Reddit's purchasing influence is growing whether brands engage or not

Brands risk missing vital real-time conversations on Reddit, where 180 million US users influence product discussions and recommendations.
UX design
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

The Hidden Risk Behind Every 'Frictionless' Digital Experience

Digital experiences should prioritize human agency over pressure tactics to foster trust and informed decision-making.
Web design
fromMajic 102.3
5 days ago

How speed is redefining modern branding in today's world

Speed is essential for branding; fast-loading websites enhance professionalism and improve search rankings.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Amazon, UPS, FedEx, USPS add temporary fuel surcharges to offset extra costs

"Transportation costs are a big factor there. Every company that is involved and has logistics and they have to pay for gas, either they have to absorb this cost, or they will charge the third party that will provide this service. I'm not surprised this is happening, because at some point, Amazon will say we cannot absorb all this cost."
Alternative transportation
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromDigiday
5 days ago

AI talk at retail events shifts to proving real results, defining a true strategy

AI has evolved from experimentation to a focus on proven strategies and increased productivity in retail.
Marketing tech
fromPhocuswire
in 2 months

AI pulls travel brands deeper into commerce media

AI is transforming digital advertising in travel by enabling commerce media, allowing brands to leverage first-party data for targeted ads.
Artificial intelligence
fromDigiday
5 days ago

AI talk at retail events shifts to proving real results, defining a true strategy

AI has evolved from experimentation to a focus on proven strategies and increased productivity in retail.
Marketing tech
fromPhocuswire
in 2 months

AI pulls travel brands deeper into commerce media

AI is transforming digital advertising in travel by enabling commerce media, allowing brands to leverage first-party data for targeted ads.
fromAdExchanger
2 years ago

Commerce | AdExchanger

Regulators are paying more attention to data privacy because their constituents consider it a 'kitchen table' issue, highlighting its importance in everyday life.
EU data protection
Marketing tech
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Chatbots excel at manipulating people into buying things

Large language models can manipulate consumer choices in online shopping without users' awareness.
E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Why Discounts Are No Longer Optional For Your Business

Discounts have become essential in the LLC services market, influencing customer decisions and competitive strategies.
European startups
fromTNW | Finance
2 days ago

BILL lets enterprise suppliers collect from any SMB, even ones not on its platform

BILL's Supplier Payments Plus now allows enterprise suppliers to accept payments from any SMB customer, streamlining payment processes and reducing collection times.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I make around $10,000 a month in revenue from my Amazon side hustle. It's still a good time to get started.

I create shoppable videos reviews of products sold on Amazon. My strength is that I film in-depth, highly descriptive, long-form videos, which I believe helped me achieve quick success with the program.
Online marketing
Social media marketing
fromLindsey Gamble
4 days ago

Meta Launches New Shopping & Affiliate Tools for Creators, Signaling a Bigger Push Into Affiliate Marketing - Lindsey Gamble

Meta introduces new affiliate marketing features on Facebook and Instagram to streamline creator earnings and enhance shopping experiences.
#shopify
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Shopify Eyes 18% Upside After Sharp 2026 Selloff

Shopify shares are expected to rise 17.68% over the next 12 months, despite a significant year-to-date decline.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Shopify's (SHOP) Selloff Could Be an Opportunity as Analysts See 29% Upside

Shopify's stock shows a 29% upside potential despite recent declines and macroeconomic challenges affecting investor sentiment.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Shopify Eyes 18% Upside After Sharp 2026 Selloff

Shopify shares are expected to rise 17.68% over the next 12 months, despite a significant year-to-date decline.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Shopify's (SHOP) Selloff Could Be an Opportunity as Analysts See 29% Upside

Shopify's stock shows a 29% upside potential despite recent declines and macroeconomic challenges affecting investor sentiment.
#e-commerce
Marketing tech
fromRetail Brew
1 day ago

Amazon agency Podean acquires Amerge for overseas marketshare

Marketplaces continue to drive e-commerce growth, with Podean acquiring Amerge to enhance its advertising services and technology.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Forget Amazon: These 3 Global E-Commerce Giants Are Trading at Bargain Prices

Amazon's high valuation may overlook better growth opportunities in alternative e-commerce platforms like Alibaba and MercadoLibre.
Marketing tech
fromRetail Brew
1 day ago

Amazon agency Podean acquires Amerge for overseas marketshare

Marketplaces continue to drive e-commerce growth, with Podean acquiring Amerge to enhance its advertising services and technology.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Forget Amazon: These 3 Global E-Commerce Giants Are Trading at Bargain Prices

Amazon's high valuation may overlook better growth opportunities in alternative e-commerce platforms like Alibaba and MercadoLibre.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

Digital Transformation in UK Retail: E-commerce Trends Reshaping the Shopping Experience

The UK retail sector is transforming through digital adoption, innovative strategies, and evolving consumer expectations.
Social media marketing
fromRetail Dive
4 days ago

Inside Walmart's creator-driven social commerce playbook

Walmart is enhancing its social commerce strategy to engage consumers, particularly Gen Z, who spend significant time on social media.
Marketing tech
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Got $10,000? Here's the Clear Winner Between Meta and Alphabet

Alphabet and Meta both exceeded quarterly expectations, but their business models and AI strategies differ significantly.
Austin
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This brand broke the biggest rule of e-commerce-and made customers 3.5x more valuable

Huckberry prioritizes customer engagement and community building over immediate sales, leading to higher customer lifetime value.
London startup
fromPractical Ecommerce
3 weeks ago

New Ecommerce Tools: March 18, 2026

Ecommerce platforms introduce AI agents for dropshipping, fulfillment automation, customer decisioning, and product protection while expanding logistics infrastructure.
Paris food
fromWWD
3 weeks ago

From the Archive: Fashion's Online Shopping Reality

In 1996, retail leaders debated whether internet shopping would replace physical stores; today, e-commerce has clearly emerged as the dominant force in retail.
Marketing tech
fromInvesting.com South Africa
2 days ago

Macquarie sees AppLovin's e-commerce push as a multi-year growth driver By Investing.com

Macquarie rates AppLovin as outperform with a $710 target, citing e-commerce expansion as a significant growth opportunity despite stock decline.
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Aldi hires Instacart to power its U.S. website instead of developing it in-house

"This was a natural next step in a relationship that's already delivering for our customers," Aldi COO Dave Rinaldo said in an email. "Customers get a more seamless shopping experience while Aldi remains focused on what we do best - delivering high-quality groceries at the lowest possible prices."
E-Commerce
#ecommerce
#google
fromBenzinga
3 days ago
Marketing tech

Google's AI Ad Machine Rewrites Search Rules As Brands See Up To 80% Revenue Boost: 'Not Some Zero-Sum Ga

Google's AI toolkit has significantly boosted ad revenue, reaching $82.28 billion in Q4 2025, with brands like Aritzia seeing an 80% revenue increase.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Google says its AI-powered ads help some brands lift online sales by 80%

Google's AI-powered ad tools are showing measurable results, with significant revenue growth and new ad formats being tested in AI search products.
Marketing tech
fromBenzinga
3 days ago

Google's AI Ad Machine Rewrites Search Rules As Brands See Up To 80% Revenue Boost: 'Not Some Zero-Sum Ga

Google's AI toolkit has significantly boosted ad revenue, reaching $82.28 billion in Q4 2025, with brands like Aritzia seeing an 80% revenue increase.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Google says its AI-powered ads help some brands lift online sales by 80%

Google's AI-powered ad tools are showing measurable results, with significant revenue growth and new ad formats being tested in AI search products.
#agentic-commerce
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.customerexperiencedive.com
3 weeks ago

E-commerce retailers plan hefty investments in agentic commerce, study finds

96% of enterprise e-commerce retailers have invested in AI capabilities, primarily for customer-facing applications like product discovery, chatbots, and personalized recommendations, with nearly half planning to invest $1 million or more in agentic commerce within 12 months.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.customerexperiencedive.com
3 weeks ago

E-commerce retailers plan hefty investments in agentic commerce, study finds

96% of enterprise e-commerce retailers have invested in AI capabilities, primarily for customer-facing applications like product discovery, chatbots, and personalized recommendations, with nearly half planning to invest $1 million or more in agentic commerce within 12 months.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
3 days ago

The More Things Change, The More Marketing Stays The Same

The media landscape evolves, but core challenges for marketers remain consistent over time.
Business intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Building a Successful Online Marketplace - Key Technology Decisions That Matter

Strategic technology decisions in marketplace development determine scalability, user experience, and regulatory compliance, with payment infrastructure, trust mechanisms, and seller verification being critical foundational elements.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
4 days ago

In the age of AI agents, your customer may still buy from you, but they may no longer visit you

The rise of AI agents is shifting customer interactions away from traditional company-controlled interfaces.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 month ago

How To Drive E-Commerce Engagement And Conversions: Agency Insights

E-commerce brands must convert traffic into repeat customers through strategic engagement, personalization, and optimized user experiences rather than relying solely on driving traffic volume.
Marketing tech
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Alibaba's AI tool cut one seller's costs by 85% - now the question is whether it becomes a marketplace gatekeeper - Silicon Canals

Accio has over 10 million users, transforming e-commerce sourcing by automating supplier research and product design, positioning Alibaba as a key gatekeeper.
E-Commerce
fromwww.cnbc.com
3 weeks ago

OpenAI's first crack at online shopping stumbled. It's preparing for the next wave

OpenAI is shifting from Instant Checkout to dedicated apps within ChatGPT for better control over e-commerce transactions.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

AI Agents are Becoming the Fourth Place of Commerce and OOH is Shaping their Choices

AI agents are becoming a significant factor in commerce, influencing consumer decisions and brand visibility.
Online marketing
fromForbes
1 month ago

A Website Alone Isn't Enough For Today's Digital Shoppers

Modern digital commerce success requires seamless omnichannel experiences, mobile optimization, and strategic retargeting rather than relying solely on website presence.
E-Commerce
fromTNW | Offers
3 weeks ago

Why the checkout is the most strategic product in your 2026 stack

The checkout process is now the most critical component impacting revenue for SaaS and ecommerce businesses.
E-Commerce
fromPractical Ecommerce
3 weeks ago

AI Drives Smarter Ecommerce Pricing

AI enables dynamic, personalized ecommerce pricing that optimizes margins by making real-time offer decisions based on shopper behavior while maintaining fairness perception.
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Amazon expands a program that lets customers shop from other retailers' sites | TechCrunch

Amazon expands Shop Direct program to direct customers to third-party merchant websites through search results and AI assistant when products aren't available on Amazon's platform.
fromPractical Ecommerce
1 month ago

New Ecommerce Tools: March 11, 2026

Riskified, a platform for ecommerce fraud prevention, has expanded its AI agent intelligence tool, wherein Riskified retrieves associated risk indicators and resolves an identity programmatically. Riskified acts as a trust agent, providing real-time risk intelligence directly into the shopping experience.
E-Commerce
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
2 months ago

Retail Media's Growing Influence On Retail | AdExchanger

Retailers increasingly rely on retail-media advertising for margins while in-store experiences add friction and regulators focus privacy enforcement on kids, health, and AI.
E-Commerce
fromwww.thedrum.com
1 month ago

The changing retail landscape

Despite online growth and store closures, physical retail remains viable as consumers still value in-store experiences and maintain significant clothing budgets.
E-Commerce
fromTECHBOOK
1 month ago

Google Plans Revolution in Online Shopping

Google uses AI to consolidate product information directly in search results, enabling faster shopping decisions while reducing merchant control over content presentation.
E-Commerce
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

E-commerce sales to hit $1.8 trillion by 2030

U.S. e-commerce sales are projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2030, representing 29 percent of all retail sales and more than quadrupling since 2015.
E-Commerce
fromPractical Ecommerce
1 month ago

New Ecommerce Tools: February 25, 2026

eBay acquires Depop for $1.2 billion to expand C2C commerce with younger buyers, while Radial launches AI-powered fraud prevention and payment orchestration solutions for merchants.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

The only constant in commerce is change - and it's speeding up

Retail media must slow growth, fix measurement and attribution, bridge shopper and brand silos, and build foundational standards to withstand AI, platforms and economic pressure.
#hyperpersonalization
E-Commerce
fromGREY Journal
2 months ago

How Online Retail Is Transforming Consumer Lifestyle Markets

Online retail has transformed lifestyle markets through convenience, personalization, and niche-market expansion while increasing competition and raising consumer expectations.
E-Commerce
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

It's Prime time for retailers to develop their online sales strategies

Amazon launched Prime Day, a Prime-members-only sales event intended to outcompete Black Friday and Singles Day and to drive Prime membership growth.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

How to Get the Most from Your Online Marketplace Listings

At a time when digital channels increasingly define commercial success, online marketplaces have become essential tools for small and medium-sized enterprises to reach customers and drive revenue. For many SMEs, marketplaces offer a ready-made audience without the significant acquisition costs of standalone ecommerce sites, but the simple act of listing product ranges isn't enough to guarantee results. To succeed, businesses must approach their marketplace presence strategically, optimising every element of their listings for discovery, relevance and conversion.
E-Commerce
E-Commerce
fromPractical Ecommerce
1 month ago

New Ecommerce Tools: February 11, 2026

New ecommerce tools launch for merchants covering generative AI, site-integrated assistants, chargeback prevention, ERP connectors, and other fulfillment, fraud, and marketing solutions.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Why brands still have a problem prioritising digital commerce

where I worked in the early 2000s in its rather pioneering e-commerce business (which launched, among other things, the first click and collect service). Argos was jostling with Tesco for first place at Christmas, and I've found myself reflecting on why DTC has become such a major issue for several sectors that have not traditionally had a direct path to purchase over the last few years.
E-Commerce
E-Commerce
fromPractical Ecommerce
2 months ago

New Ecommerce Tools: January 21, 2026

Ecommerce merchants gain updated tools for return-fraud defense, AI-driven demand forecasting and inventory optimization, and expanded payment orchestration and alternative payment integrations.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

More than 70% of mobile consumers shop online

Mobile as a channel has evolved very quickly but the challenge for marketers is to create a seamless shopping experience across all the channels to ensure that consumers are getting a consistent brand message and identity.
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