Online shopping stories
Markable launches free creator tier as social commerce grows
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Markable opens free creator tier and adds AI shopping tools as it targets a fast-growing social commerce market.
Parcelhero says High Street closures beat 2030 forecast
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Parcelhero says UK High Street closures have already passed its 2030 forecast, with 122,682 shops shut since 2016 as online shopping reshapes retail.
Click to Pay lifts Ecommpay approval rates to 75.18%
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Ecommpay says Click to Pay is helping merchants win more completed online sales as guest checkout adoption rises and approval gaps widen.
Everywhen issues six checks to spot unsafe websites
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Everywhen warns businesses and consumers to check web addresses, padlocks and browser alerts as fake sites fuel rising cyber fraud risk.
Accessiway launches accessibility platform as EU rules bite
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Accessiway rolls out live accessibility dashboard for businesses as European Accessibility Act increases pressure on retailers and digital service providers.
MiQ says marketing funnel no longer matches consumers
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MiQ research finds consumers jump between screens and buying moments in minutes, prompting calls for a more flexible marketing model.
Ultra-fast delivery promises linked to more UK delays
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Locus data shows ultra-fast delivery promises are driving UK delays higher, while most shoppers say they would prefer dependable two-to-four-day windows.
Retailers urged to clean address data for faster deliveries
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Retailers can cut misdelivery costs and fuel waste by cleaning customer address data, using verification, autocomplete and geocoding tools.
Mastercard & Lobster.cash team up for AI agent payments
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Mastercard and Lobster.cash to let OpenClaw users authorise AI agents to spend on existing cards, backed by Verifiable Intent.
Zippd rebrand targets faster logistics network growth
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DeliveryApp becomes Zippd as UK logistics firm touts faster fulfilment and a network-led model that can cut marketplace lead times by up to 40%.
American Express launches AI commerce kit & protection
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American Express adds AI agent safeguards and purchase protection as it opens a developer kit for software-led buying.
Scurri reports 22% Q1 growth as retail shifts local
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Scurri posts 22% parcel growth as retailers favour nearer European markets and faster delivery options amid shifting consumer demand.
Frasers AI assistant lifts online sales conversion by 25%
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Frasers launches Ask Frasers AI shopping assistant as early results show up to 25% higher online conversion, in a push to sharpen digital sales.
Dig appoints Ideal World Co-founder Paul Wright to board
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Dig adds Ideal World Co-founder Paul Wright to its board as the savings platform pushes into consumer tech and digital shopping.
AI skincare searches surge as consumers seek guidance
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AI skincare searches jump 2,647% as Fresha says beauty buyers are turning to image analysis, smart devices and app-led routines for guidance.
Shoppers turn against AI social content, survey finds
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Shoppers increasingly prefer human-led social posts over AI-generated material, with Gen Z driving brands towards micro-influencers and niche creators.
Taboola says DeeperDive nears 7 million monthly users
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Taboola's AI question-and-answer tool expands beyond the UK as publisher adoption grows, with the firm touting higher engagement and ad returns.
Retail websites worst for accessibility, report finds
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Shopping sites top accessibility failure list as WebAIM finds 71 errors per page and disabled users struggle to complete purchases.
Superdry appoints Verde Digital to boost organic search
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Superdry & Co turns to Verde Digital for SEO and AI search support as the rebranded retailer targets broader fashion discovery worldwide.
Rithum appoints Mausam Bhatt as Chief Product Officer
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Rithum brings in former Realtor.com executive Mausam Bhatt to steer product strategy as it ramps up AI-led tools and automation across its platform.