Key IT trends in e-commerce with expert commentary from NotPIM
Delay in “Russian Shelf” Law Implementation The Ministry of Industry and Trade has postponed the launch of the “Russian Shelf” law to March 1, 2027, from the previously planned March...
### New GOST Standard for Fresh Fruits Takes Effect in RussiaRussia's Rosstandart has approved a new national standard (GOST) for fresh pome and stone fruits, set to enter into force...
### Retail Media's Maturation in 2025Retail media underwent structural transformations in 2025, shifting from foundational growth to sophisticated, full-funnel operations. Recorded live at NRF 2026 in New York, the final...
Chrome’s HTTPS-First Rollout Google Chrome announced in October 2025 that it will enforce HTTPS by default starting October 2026, with a phased rollout beginning April 2026 for users with Enhanced...
### 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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