Tagged: e-commerce

November 15, 2025 @ 11:48 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Agentic AI is poised to reshape the way consumers shop online, making agentic commerce strategies critical for retailers, Bain & Company finds in a new report Agentic AI in Retail: How Autonomous Shopping Is Redefining the Customer Journey. But while shoppers increasingly use Generative AI, around… Read More

October 31, 2025 @ 8:48 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

According to Ravelin’s Global Fraud Trends in Online Retail Report, 76% of retailers have seen fraud increase in the past year, with 16% reporting a significant rise.  The report finds that fraud is costing online retailers an average of $11 million a year. Ravelin finds… Read More

October 27, 2025 @ 3:53 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

ShopMy, a curated commerce infrastructure company, has raised $70 million in funding at a $1.5 billion valuation. The round was led by Avenir, with participation from Bain Capital Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Menlo Ventures. The round is also supported by individuals and firms, including… Read More

October 24, 2025 @ 3:25 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Shippo, a shipping platform for e-commerce businesses, this week announced the launch of its direct integration with TikTok Shop – just in time for peak season, the busiest time of year for e-commerce merchants. For TikTok Shop sellers, the holiday rush brings both opportunity and… Read More

October 8, 2025 @ 10:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Canada reaches $12.2 trillion in payment transactions in 2024, with credit cards accounting for 1 in 3 transactions. This, according to a recent update shared by Payments Canada. Some of the main research report highlights are as follows: Digital payments represented 86 per cent of… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 10:21 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

OwlTing, a global blockchain Fintech company, has launched gift card purchases within its self-custody digital wallet, OwlPay Wallet Pro. This update allows U.S. individual users to buy more than 100 digital gift cards directly with USDC on the wallet for everyday spending, offering a new… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 8:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The global eCommerce landscape is undergoing a shift, propelled by the  adoption of local payment methods. According to a whitepaper from Juniper Research, these region-specific payment solutions are breaking down barriers to online shopping, making it more accessible and fueling significant market growth. As eCommerce… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 11:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently taken decisive action against deceptive practices in the e-commerce and gig economy sectors, signaling a commitment to protecting consumers and ensuring fair business practices. Three significant cases highlight the agency’s efforts to address violations, ranging from inadequate seller… Read More

August 30, 2025 @ 4:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The e-commerce sector continues to evolve, with venture capital activity in Q2 2025 showcasing resilience despite a complex economic environment. According to PitchBook’s Q2 2025 E-Commerce VC Trends report, startups in the e-commerce enablement space raised $3.3 billion in venture capital, marking an 11.4% increase… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 9:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

HSBC Holdings Plc (NYSE: HSBC) has announced a substantial investment in Dowsure, a Chinese fintech company specializing in cross-border e-commerce financing. The investment, part of a Series C funding round led by HSBC, marks a deepening of the partnership that began in 2023 between the… Read More

August 24, 2025 @ 1:01 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Pattern Group, an e-commerce accelerator that helps brands expand across global online marketplaces, filed for a US initial public offering (IPO) after posting a 35% jump in revenue in the first half of 2025. The Lehi, Utah-based company reported net income of $47 million on… Read More

July 26, 2025 @ 1:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) continues to redefine the digital payments landscape with innovative solutions aimed at empowering merchants and bolstering consumer trust. Recent developments highlight PayPal’s commitment to streamlining commerce and enhancing security: an expanded partnership with Wix to deliver a unified payments experience, the launch… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 2:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A study commissioned by Airwallex in partnership with Statista has reportedly polled 1,000 cross-border eCommerce consumers residing in the business-focused city-state of Singapore. It revealed that global purchasing is now a more established mainstream habit / consumer behavior trend amongst Singapore residents. Consumers carry out… Read More

June 22, 2025 @ 5:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Razorpay continues to redefine the digital payments landscape in India and beyond, introducing innovative features and robust solutions tailored for businesses navigating the complexities of domestic and international transactions. With a focus on seamless user experiences, compliance, and cost efficiency, Razorpay’s latest updates demonstrate their… Read More

June 12, 2025 @ 7:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Canada’s payment ecosystem is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements and shifting consumer behaviors. According to recent analyses from Payments Canada, the rise of e-commerce and digital payments is reshaping how Canadians transact, while the growing sophistication of fraud demands innovative defenses…. Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 11:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Analysis of Bank of Ireland customer behavior during the first three months of 2025 revealed that contactless payments rose while ATM usage was down compared to the same period in 2024. eCommerce contactless transactions (digital wallets, Apple Pay / Google Pay) increased by “3%, with… Read More

May 30, 2025 @ 3:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the face of ongoing economic uncertainties and looming tariff concerns, the e-commerce enablement sector experienced a significant resurgence in venture capital (VC) dealmaking during the first quarter of 2025. According to a recent PitchBook report, Q1 2025 marked the sector’s most active period since… Read More

May 18, 2025 @ 6:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Riskified, a firm focused on e-commerce fraud and risk intelligence, has achieved AWS Accelerate Partner status. This global co-sell initiative strengthens Riskified’s collaboration with AWS, enabling the company to “extend its fraud and risk intelligence solutions to online sellers worldwide.” With this partnership, Riskified’s advanced… Read More

May 12, 2025 @ 10:39 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

EBANX, a global technology company specializing in payment services for emerging markets, has integrated UPI Autopay — the recurring payments feature of India’s instant payments system, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) — into its cross-border payments platform. Operating in India in a partnership with YES BANX, a private sector… Read More

May 5, 2025 @ 4:55 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

This past week, Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) acquired Wynshop, a provider of e-commerce solutions for leading grocers and retailers. By bringing together both organizations’ expertise and deep retailer relationships, Instacart aims to strengthen its enterprise solutions and empower more retailers to enhance their online experiences and further… Read More