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Regulation, Policy & Risk

Amazon

APAC

Ecommerce News

Amazon Japan must show a way to buy when offers miss its price test

A regulator-approved plan makes the lowest available offer visible when no seller meets the rival-site price benchmark.

Europe

Logistics & Fulfillment

Ecommerce News

Other Companies

Quiver buys Stuart’s courier network in Europe

The London delivery company plans to pair its store delivery and exchange tools with Stuart’s network in the UK, France and Poland.

Google

AI & Agentic Commerce

Global

Ecommerce News

Google makes Gemini 4 Hydrogen the default in AI Mode

Google says its Search model can surface a wider range of links and show richer product comparisons.

Pinterest adds side-by-side product comparisons in the US

Americas

Social Commerce & Creators

Ecommerce News

Other Companies

Pinterest adds side-by-side product comparisons in the US

US shoppers can compare prices, stock and reviews in one view. A separate wishlist test can send price-drop and restock alerts.

Google

Advertising & Retail Media

Global

Ecommerce News

Google Ads Editor turns on AI Max by default for new Search campaigns

Retailers and agencies using the desktop tool should check where their ads can send shoppers before they launch.

LEGO’s BrickLink reopens and waives two months of seller fees

Marketplaces & Platforms

Global

Ecommerce News

Other Companies

LEGO’s BrickLink reopens and waives two months of seller fees

Independent sellers can trade again after a security shutdown. BrickLink will waive its fees for November and December.

Regulation, Policy & Risk

Shopify

Global

Ecommerce News

Shopify requires IP allowlists for custom apps on outside stores

From January, one older integration can hold up a partner’s next installation.

Shopify

Logistics & Fulfillment

Global

Ecommerce News

Kickstarter sends backer orders to Shopify for shipping

The app replaces spreadsheet imports, but creators still need to match every reward to the right product in their store.

Imprint raises $130 million to expand US retail card rewards

Americas

Ecommerce News

Payments & Checkout

Other Companies

Imprint raises $130 million to expand US retail card rewards

The company behind Kroger’s card wants to help retailers reward shoppers as they pay in more places.

Amazon

Advertising & Retail Media

Global

Ecommerce News

Amazon Ads’ old reports face a January 31 shutdown, report says

The old pages are due to turn read-only December 17. Advertisers should export history and test replacement reports.

Americas

AI & Agentic Commerce

Ecommerce Insights

How US Shoppers Rate AI Assistants

ECDB’s survey shows where AI shopping assistants draw complaints and what retailers can test.

Americas

AI & Agentic Commerce

Ecommerce Insights

How Shoppers Use AI Before Buying

Four times as many US AI shoppers report using it to find products as buy.

Archive

Amazon Japan must show a way to buy when offers miss its price test

Quiver buys Stuart’s courier network in Europe

Google makes Gemini 4 Hydrogen the default in AI Mode

Pinterest adds side-by-side product comparisons in the US

Google Ads Editor turns on AI Max by default for new Search campaigns

LEGO’s BrickLink reopens and waives two months of seller fees

Shopify requires IP allowlists for custom apps on outside stores

Kickstarter sends backer orders to Shopify for shipping

Imprint raises $130 million to expand US retail card rewards

Amazon Ads’ old reports face a January 31 shutdown, report says

How US Shoppers Rate AI Assistants

How Shoppers Use AI Before Buying

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Amazon Japan must show a way to buy when offers miss its price test

Quiver buys Stuart’s courier network in Europe

Google makes Gemini 4 Hydrogen the default in AI Mode

Pinterest adds side-by-side product comparisons in the US

Google Ads Editor turns on AI Max by default for new Search campaigns

LEGO’s BrickLink reopens and waives two months of seller fees

Shopify requires IP allowlists for custom apps on outside stores

Kickstarter sends backer orders to Shopify for shipping

Imprint raises $130 million to expand US retail card rewards

Amazon Ads’ old reports face a January 31 shutdown, report says

How US Shoppers Rate AI Assistants

How Shoppers Use AI Before Buying

Your smart, no-nonsense guide to the maze of e-commerce

Join 1,000+ other readers and get ecommerce & marketplace insights, Monday–Friday.Always data-driven, always stunning in under five minutes.

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