The Ultimate Guide to eCommerce

2026 · UK Edition

Also known as e-Commerce.

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
Analyst Insights
SEON unveils global partner initiative for AI fraud fight
Frost & Sullivan · e-Commerce · Gaming
Last month
Constructor earns sole Customers' Choice in Gartner report
Gartner · e-Commerce · CX
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Shoppers return to stores for complex tech across Europe
CONTEXT · e-Commerce · CX
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
AI data management market to hit USD $239.15bn by 2034
Polaris Market Research · e-Commerce · UC
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
AI notebook prices drop as retailers face tough trade-offs
CONTEXT · e-Commerce · Semiconductors
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Expert columns
From side hustles to scalable brands: How marketplaces are paving the way for female entrepreneurs
By Temu App
Last week
Trust, transformation and the women leading modern client partnerships
By Laura Fox of APS Group
Last week
Designing a digital high street that truly fits us
By Vicki Blenkinsop of Visualsoft
Last week
AI at Goddiva, a woman's perspective
By Amber Domenech of Goddiva
Last week
Wit, grit and a whole heap of bullsh1t
By Vic Peppiatt and Sarah Daniel of Hey Savi
Last week
International Women's Day: The Australian entrepreneur proving you don't have to scale fast to succeed
By Nakisah Williams of Craft Club
Last week
Four women who are nailing loyalty with customer experience front and centre
By Fiona Stevens of LoyaltyLion
Last week
Being a female founder in payments: My message for the future
By Viktoriia Degtyareva of Paysecure
Last week
How tech can drive inclusive economic impact
By Louise Doyle of Needi
Last week
How less can be more for bootstrapped AI startups
By Genia Cheskidova of MyArchitectAI
Last week
The authentication paradox: securing payments without human presence
By Ivan Vukelikj of G+D Netcetera
Last month
Maximising value from AI in 2026
By Barley Laing of Melissa
Last month
How Data Quality in Retail Powers Business Outcomes in 2026
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Last month
How address validation transforms Shopify deliveries
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Last month
The impact of email verification on eCommerce success
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Interviews
Elastic says AI search & context now decide customer loyalty
Discussing Big Data
Yesterday
Recent news
Homedics unveils Bridge vibroacoustic cushion in UK
About Bluetooth
Today
Ecommpay flags payment design as key to lost bookings
About Sustainability
Today
Syndigo buys Taggstar to boost real-time retail messaging
About Social Media
Today
Melissa podcast probes data quality, risk & identity
About Big Data
Today
Epsilon links digital retail media to UK in-store sales
About Customer Experience
Today
Spring gifting rush sees GBP £6.9bn spend rival Christmas
About Small Business
Yesterday
Shopify, Klaviyo deepen tie-up for global eCommerce
About Customer Relationship Management
Yesterday
SoFi & Mastercard bring stablecoin to card settlement
About Crypto
Yesterday
AI startup Mega raises USD $11.5m to rival ad agencies
About Software-as-a-Service
Yesterday
Taboola predicts five trends reshaping travel marketing
About Marketing
2 days ago
UK transport sector turns away from homeworking trend
About Work from Home
Last week
THG Ingenuity opens gifting ad channel to partners
About Customer Experience
Last week
Bloq.it & Evri launch 1,000 smart lockers across UK
About Sustainability
Last week
UK Mother's Day spend to hit GBP £2.52bn as men splurge
About Social Media
Last week
New BS ISO 21800 aims to simplify online contracts
About Social Media
Last week
Job moves
Unlimit names Irene Skrynova CEO of global payments
Move at Merchants
Today
Amperity hires Bridget Perry as chief marketing officer
Move at Microsoft
Last week
ECI Software Solutions hires Jack Wood to drive AI push
Move at ECI Software Solutions
Last week
DC Advisory hires Oliver Parker to lead London tech M&A
Move at KPMG
Last week
CEEK posts 50 percent growth & hires Grace Flusfeder
Move at CEEK
Last month
Paxon appoints Ranjit Singh Nagra to drive UK growth
Move at EMEA
Last month
Pulse Advertising names Paola Nannelli as Chief Executive
Move at Apple
Last month
Verde Digital hires Chloe Steele as new SEO Manager
Move at Verde Digital
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Rithum reshapes leadership with new CRO and CFO appointments
Move at Amazon
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
THG Studios reshapes Senior Creative Team with key hires
Move at American Express
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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