Social commerce stories
AI agents, circular retail and tighter rules will upend shopping by 2026, Akeneo warns, as poor product data threatens brand visibility.
Social media fuelled a Black Friday boom in the UK, as Rithum data showed global social sales soaring 152% and online spend up 27%.
AI is set to reshape eCommerce by 2026, powering discovery, emotional journeys and flexible subscriptions built on cleaner product data.
Gen Z now trust online creators over tech brands, reshaping how phones, wearables and smart home devices are discovered and bought.
Patchworks data operations jumped over 320% year on year as retailers stretched BFCM 2025 into a longer, more complex multichannel peak.
By 2026, AI, social commerce and immersive physical retail experiences will transform how consumers interact with brands both online and in stores.
Q4 says that as AI reshapes CFO roles, finance chiefs are facing detailed questions on AI strategies, capital allocation, and future compliance costs.
In 2026, logistics will pivot towards proven robotics, practical AI, cloud resilience, and enhanced visibility to tackle rising complexity and costs.
AI, social media, and flexible payments like BNPL will shape festive shopping as 69% of consumers trust AI to assist their Black Friday and holiday purchases.
Retailers brace for 2026 as AI, new packaging rules and reCommerce transform warehouse fulfilment, unboxing and returns strategies.
Cyber Monday online orders in the UK surged, running about 70% higher than Black Friday as shoppers held out for last-minute deals.
Automation, on-device AI and smarter device management are set to transform Canada's frontline industries and redefine digital operations by 2026.
Gen Z is turning away from polished ads and backing creators, forcing brands to pivot towards social commerce and community-led influence.
Gen Z's 'Returniture' habit of sending back bulky furniture bought online is soaring, leaving UK retailers to shoulder rising costs and complexity.
UK shoppers want AI for real-time delivery tracking and returns but demand transparency and human support for trust and control over choices.
UK eCommerce sales surged 27% during Black Friday as social media platforms like TikTok fueled a 152% global rise in social shopping transactions.
Etaily secures over USD $24 million in SMBC-led funding to boost social commerce growth and regional expansion across Southeast Asia.
UK shoppers favour AI for delivery tracking and returns but insist it should support, not replace, human customer service roles in retail.
Fanclip launches in Southeast Asia to unify the region's USD $55 billion creator market with a platform for creators, brands, agencies, and buyers.
UK consumers increasingly prioritise trust and speed in digital purchases, with 77.6% researching online before buying amid booming eCommerce growth.
