Key IT trends in e-commerce with expert commentary from NotPIM
### 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...
Initiative Overview Russia is advancing plans for a unified digital database of spare parts specifically for Chinese automobiles, addressing widespread issues in repair and maintenance. The proposal, spearheaded by Stanislav...
Event Overview The E-commerce Berlin Expo 2026, set for February 17–18 at the expanded Messe Berlin venue, marks the 10th anniversary of Germany’s premier B2B e-commerce gathering. Organizers spotlight AI,...
### Digital Product Passports Emerge as E-commerce Transparency ToolDigital product passports (DPPs) represent a structured digital record attached to physical products, capturing lifecycle data from materials and origins to environmental...
### Launch of AI Assistant in Mobile AppMagnit has introduced its proprietary AI assistant, named Mёdik (Magic), directly into the "Magnit: Promotions and Delivery" mobile app. Developed in-house by the...
### Key Regulatory Shifts in German E-CommerceGermany's e-commerce sector faces a cluster of regulatory deadlines in 2025, intensifying compliance demands across cybersecurity, accessibility, product safety, invoicing, and platform accountability. Central...
### OpenAI Launches Shopping Research in ChatGPTOpenAI has introduced shopping research, a new feature in ChatGPT that transforms the AI into an interactive product researcher. Users describe their needs—such as...
### AI Agentic Commerce Emerges as Retail Media CatalystAI agentic commerce involves autonomous AI systems that act on behalf of shoppers, handling product discovery, comparison, negotiation, and purchases across platforms....
Online Marketplaces Reshape UK Purchase Journeys New research from Akeneo, based on a survey of 1,800 consumers across eight countries, reveals that online marketplaces now control nearly every phase of...
“` Record-Breaking Performance Amid Broader Retail Slump TikTok Shop UK achieved its highest sales day ever on Black Friday 2025, selling 27 items per second—a 50% increase over the previous...
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