Key IT trends in e-commerce with expert commentary from NotPIM
### Splitit's Support for Google's Universal Commerce ProtocolSplitit has announced its backing of Google's Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open standard enabling AI agents to handle full shopping journeys from...
Here’s the article with internal links integrated: Retail Sector Confronts Headwinds at Retail Technology Show Preview The Retail Technology Show (RTS) preview highlighted retail’s challenges amid rising costs, declining footfall,...
### OTTO's AI Assistant DeploymentOTTO, Germany's largest online retailer, launched AI assistants integrated directly into its online store and app for shopping guidance and customer service. Starting July 31, the...
### Perfecting the Balance of Retail and MediaRetail media now captures one in five dollars of online advertising spend, with projections pointing to a market potentially reaching $1 trillion, building...
Scintilla In-Store Launch Walmart Data Ventures introduced Scintilla In-Store on February 23, 2026, a mobile platform that delivers real-time store-level data to supplier field representatives during visits to Walmart locations....
“`markdown Government Announces Uniform Pricing Rules for Marketplaces Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced that the Russian government is preparing unified rules for displaying prices on marketplaces, ensuring prices remain consistent...
### Measurement Challenges in Retail MediaRetail media conferences frequently highlight measurement as "broken" or incomparable to other channels, prompting scrutiny of these claims. The core argument challenges this narrative: established...
### AI Automations Emerge as Key Differentiator for DACH Retailers in 2026Retailers in the DACH region—Germany, Austria, and Switzerland—face intensifying pressure to integrate AI-driven automations into e-commerce operations as 2026...
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### Launch of Dunelm's Mobile AppDunelm released its dedicated mobile app for iOS and Android this week, extending AI-powered search, recommendations, and browsing from its website to mobile devices. The...
### Launch of Creative Agent in Retail MediaAmazon Ads has introduced Creative Agent, an agentic AI tool integrated into Creative Studio, enabling advertisers across the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and...
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