The Ultimate Guide to eCommerce
A curated Irish edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for eCommerce.
What to know about eCommerce
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.
Irish eCommerce News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Qualcom lifts Northern Ireland revenue 30% on retail demand
Retailers' shift to secure digital payments and ordering systems helped lift annual revenue in Northern Ireland by 30%, with five jobs added.
IMPT posts strong first-half growth as platform goes live
Paid transaction activity at IMPT jumped 273% in the first half as its live international platform broadened market coverage and inventory.
Irish SMEs gain from overseas sales & social commerce
Overseas buyers now account for 44% of online sales for surveyed Irish SMEs, as social commerce and AI reshape growth plans.
Iarnród Éireann adds PayPal for rail ticket bookings
Foreign travellers now account for a fifth of PayPal rail bookings as Ireland’s state operator expands checkout options on its website and app.
TechDay expands into Ireland with eight new technology news sites
TechDay launches eight specialist technology news sites in Ireland, targeting sectors from cybersecurity to telecoms as part of its international growth.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to eCommerce
Cloudinary named Gartner Leader in digital asset management
Syndigo named leader in Gartner's first PIM quadrant
Fastly named Leader in IDC MarketScape WAAP assessment
Avalara launches Aviator AI hub for tax compliance
Shufti wins Gartner honour for global identity coverage
Expert Columns
AI in Retail is Only as Good as its Data Foundation
The next eCommerce interface may not be a screen
The golden quarter loyalty opportunity: Why rewards matter more when consumers spend more carefully
For sensitive health categories, eCommerce can remove more than just the checkout queue
Customer data integration: A data quality checklist
From routing to revenue: Why payment orchestration has become a boardroom issue
Southeast Asia's payment rails leave US merchants behind
The Hidden Cost of Identity Friction in Retail
How to prevent fake signups on your Shopify store
Amperity's CMO reveals how continuous decisioning fuels loyalty innovation
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent eCommerce News
Fast Simon launches AI model for Shopify discovery
The new system is meant to help Shopify brands lift conversions and basket sizes by automating product ranking around shopper behaviour and stock levels.
Birbank Private named Azerbaijan's top private bank
Rapid asset growth and a 71.8% jump in clients helped the wealth arm become the first Azerbaijani bank to win the award.
team.blue refinances €1.1 billion loan, extends maturity
The deal gives the digital services group a longer debt runway, with about 90% of its term debt now maturing in 2032.
Blue Yonder launches AI-native order management tool
Retailers and distributors are being offered tighter control over inventory, cancellations and fulfilment costs as Blue Yonder adds AI agents to order management.
Chargeflow data flags Black Friday non-delivery surge
Non-delivery claims overtook card fraud on Black Friday weekend, with chargebacks filed weeks later and peak disputes hitting in January.
Yuno adds Ecommpay to widen payment reach across regions
Merchants in Europe and Asia-Pacific can now offer more local checkout options through one integration, reducing abandoned transactions at payment stage.
ThinkingToo launches agency to boost European AI mentions
As users increasingly rely on AI chatbots for answers, European firms risk being overlooked in local markets while American sources dominate citations.
Moon Boot taps ESW for international eCommerce push
The retailer can now serve customers in seven countries through one cross-border model, reducing the need for local legal entities and separate systems.
Temu & IACC launch programme to tackle IP disputes
Brands can now escalate complex IP complaints on Temu through a dedicated IACC-backed channel, with responses promised within 48 hours.
UK shoppers prefer cheaper delivery over speed, survey finds
Most UK shoppers would trade speed for savings, putting pressure on retailers to focus on free delivery, tracking and clear updates instead.
team.blue launches AI connectors across software brands
Small businesses can now manage bookings, campaigns and compliance inside AI chatbots instead of switching between separate software tools.
Entersekt boosts 3-D Secure to cut checkout failures
Interrupted authentication journeys are costing merchants sales, with Entersekt saying its latest changes lifted success rates by up to 9 percentage points.
Neonomics adds payee verification to Nello Pay in Europe
Finnish shoppers using Pay by Bank will be alerted if a merchant name does not match the linked account details, helping curb misdirected payments.
QuickAIBuy launches first paid review service for buyers
A standard review costs USD $79 and aims to help B2B buyers avoid committing to orders before evidence on suppliers, freight and margins is checked.
Bazaarvoice & Profound team up on AI search visibility
Retailers risk losing sales if AI search cites rivals, prompting Bazaarvoice and Profound to link prompt analytics with customer reviews and photos.
Shopify adds app security check to CLI in AI toolkit
Developers can now spot common security flaws in their own apps before release as Shopify widens its AI Toolkit and commerce updates.
Google adds Cloud Logging for BigQuery Python UDFs
The update lets data pipelines keep running when bad rows appear, while malformed Python UDF records are captured in Cloud Logging for later repair.
American Express cards accepted through TBC in Georgia
More merchants and online retailers in Georgia can now take American Express, widening card choice for local shoppers and visitors.
Planet & YouLend launch fast SME funding in Europe
Eligible merchants in seven countries will get decisions within hours and funding within 48 hours through their existing Planet software.
scandiweb open-sources Expedio to speed up Magento stores
Merchants can now cut Magento page-load times without replatforming, as scandiweb makes Expedio's core freely available for open-source use.