E-commerce and Online Retail

impact.com posts record growth in 2025 as brands move from ads to partnerships, fueled by creators, AI innovation, and global expansion.

Omnisend data shows U.S. ecommerce orders surged in 2025, but over half of that growth came from just 5% of brands.

Talkdesk introduced CXA-powered Commerce Orchestration and a new Consumer Goods Experience Cloud, aiming to turn customer conversations into revenue.

London-based Swap raises $100 million in Series C funding to scale its unified logistics and payments platform for global e-commerce brands.

A new IBM–NRF study shows AI shaping shopping decisions before purchase, forcing retailers to rethink discovery, trust, and data readiness.

Retail’s most significant events revealed a hard truth: promotions can’t convert demand without inventory—lessons for 2026 inside.

In-store media is redefining retail. With screens, sensors, and data, physical stores are turning into performance channels that rival digital for ROI.

Amazon pilots “Amazon Now,” offering 30-minute delivery in Seattle and Philadelphia as it races to outpace stores and rivals with ultra-fast logistics.

Bed Bath & Beyond will acquire The Brand House Collective in a $26.8M stock deal, aiming to streamline costs, boost omni-channel retail, and expand high-conversion formats.

Dutch grocer Picnic raises €430M from existing backers to deepen its lead in Germany and enter new markets, fueling the growth of its electric-van delivery model.