Key IT trends in e-commerce with expert commentary from NotPIM
### The Russian Shelf Expands to Non-Food GoodsRussia's Ministry of Industry and Trade has drafted a bill introducing a "Russian Shelf" for non-food consumer goods, extending the concept originally applied...
Current Pressures Driving AI Adoption in Russian Retail Russian retail faces its most challenging year in a decade in 2025, with entrepreneurial confidence dropping to pandemic-era lows amid declining consumer...
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### Farmer Store Chains Adopt Industrial POS Software for Operational EfficiencyNetworks of farmer stores, specializing in fresh perishable foods like meat and dairy, are increasingly implementing industrial-grade point-of-sale (POS) software...
The Rise of AI in Retail Media Automation Recent developments in AI capabilities have intensified scrutiny on their role in white-collar automation, particularly following the release of plugins for Anthropic’s...
### The Challenge of Product Content Management in Online RetailNew research reveals that most online retailers rely on mismatched tools for managing product content, leading to widespread inefficiencies. According to...
### Material List Builder AI LaunchThe Home Depot has introduced Material List Builder AI, a new tool integrated into its Project Planning platform, enabling professional renovators, remodelers, builders, and specialty...
Consumer Readiness for AI-Assisted Shopping New research surveying 2,000 consumers in the USA and UK reveals strong demand for AI in online shopping, with 72% expecting AI assistants to enhance...
Russian e-commerce operator VseInstrumenty.ru (ВИ.ру) announced its full-year 2025 financial results, demonstrating sustained growth momentum across key operational metrics despite macroeconomic headwinds affecting the broader do-it-yourself (DIY) market. The company...
### UK Retailers Anticipate Ecommerce Expansion Amid AI IntegrationNew research from Metapack's Ecommerce Delivery Benchmark Report 2026 reveals that 80% of UK retailers expect online sales growth this year, fueled...
### Rollout of Universal Virtual Fitting RoomRWB, the united company of Wildberries and Russ, has begun rolling out its "Client Fitting Room" service to all Wildberries users in Russia. Previously...
The Announcement Klarna announced on February 2, 2026, its support for Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open standard enabling AI agents to interact with commerce platforms throughout the shopping...
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