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
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.
How to maximise AI performance during the golden quarter
Retailers risk weaker personalisation and wasted spend this peak season unless customer data is cleaned up before AI systems are switched on.
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.
Ecommpay launches partial approval for card payments
Merchants can now recover some revenue from underfunded cards, with Ecommpay's new option letting issuers approve a smaller payment instead of declining it.
XConnect & Honey Badger join forces on fraud checks
Banks and payment firms could gain tighter onboarding checks as the pair combine mobile network signals with identity datasets to spot fraud.
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
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
The Hidden Cost of Identity Friction in Retail
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent eCommerce News
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.
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.
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.
SOFTSWISS report says AI is reshaping iGaming jobs
AI is forcing iGaming operators to slim teams, tighten security and face closer scrutiny as the sector becomes a test bed for digital business.
Brite launches Pay by Bank in UK after FCA licence
UK merchants can now offer bank-based checkout across 27 European markets, as Brite enters one of the region's most mature open banking hubs.
CocoCoast eyes Amazon UK launch in British market push
Britain's fast-growing coconut water market is set to become a key test for CocoCoast as it seeks wider retail listings and AUD $200 million in sales.
UK health shoppers distrust aggressive digital upselling
Aggressive online upselling is putting off UK health shoppers, with 79.3% of digitally active users aged 18 to 44 growing more sceptical.
Ecommpay guide urges SMEs to test Black Friday checkout
Tighter margins and lower shopper participation mean checkout failures could cost SMEs sales this Black Friday, according to Ecommpay.
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.
EnforceShield raises EUR €1.7 million in seed round
Rising online counterfeiting is driving demand for EnforceShield's software, after the Lithuanian legal tech firm closed a EUR €1.7 million seed round.
ANNA partners with YouLend on revenue-based funding
Small firms facing cash-flow pressure can now access funding in as little as 24 hours through ANNA's app, based on trading revenue.
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.
Job Moves
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
CEEK appoints Caroline Mercurio as Chief Operating Officer
