Key IT trends in e-commerce with expert commentary from NotPIM
### OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Ad TrialsOpenAI has announced plans to test advertising in the free and Go tiers of ChatGPT for logged-in adult users in the US, starting in the...
### Russian Parliament Proposes Front-of-Pack Warnings for High-Sugar, High-Fat ProductsDeputy Chairman of the State Duma Boris Chernyshov has submitted a formal appeal to the Ministry of Industry and Trade and...
### New Verification Mechanism Targets High-Risk BrandsStarting January 29, 2026, the platform introduces a dual-path system for sellers of brands prone to counterfeiting to earn the "original" badge on product...
### Recent ASA Rulings on Greenwashing in Fashion AdsOn December 3, 2025, the UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) issued rulings against Lacoste, Nike, and Superdry for misleading sustainability claims in...
RCS Emerges as Personalized Retail Media Channel Rich Communication Services (RCS), a Google-developed messaging protocol over a decade old, enables rich media like images, carousels, videos, links and direct payments...
“` Universal Commerce Protocol Emerges as Open Standard for AI Agents Google and Shopify have co-developed the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open standard enabling AI agents to connect with...
### Commerce Media Enters Maturity Phase in 2026Commerce media begins 2026 with slowed but robust growth, transitioning from experimentation to a deliberate ecosystem anchored in superior data, enhanced creativity, and...
What happened in the UK’s Golden Quarter Salesforce’s end-of-year Shopping Insights report indicates that global online sales during the 2025 Golden Quarter reached a record 1.29 trillion dollars, with the...
### AI as a primary layer of product discoveryRecent consumer research shows a structural shift in how shoppers discover and evaluate products online. According to the latest Marketplace Shopping Behavior...
### HFSS Advertising Ban Takes EffectOn January 5, 2026, the UK's Advertising (Less Healthy Food Definitions and Exemptions) Regulations 2024 came into force, imposing strict limits on marketing high in...
### Retail's Data ImperativeRetail stands at a pivotal moment where trusted customer data emerges as the defining competitive advantage. A Stibo Systems study of 500 U.S. business leaders reveals that...
### Blended Channels Define Retail JourneysRetail experts forecast slow but steady digital growth outpacing physical stores in 2026, with customers demanding seamless transitions between online research and in-store expertise. This...
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