The Ultimate Guide to eCommerce
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for eCommerce.
What to know about eCommerce
eCommerce represents the dynamic world of buying and selling goods and services online. It is rapidly evolving with major advances in technology, logistics, payment systems, and customer experience strategies shaping the way businesses operate and consumers shop.
This tag covers a broad range of stories including security certifications for apps, the rise of marketplaces as sales channels, innovations in warehouse and inventory management, AI-driven tools for personalization and fraud prevention, expansions by fintech and shipping companies, as well as insights into consumer behaviors and trends.
Readers exploring our eCommerce tag will discover the latest developments influencing retailers, brands, and technology providers around the globe. Whether you are a business owner, marketer, or someone passionate about the future of retail, these stories offer valuable knowledge about leveraging technology, overcoming challenges like fraud and delivery expectations, and succeeding in a competitive digital marketplace.
Irish eCommerce News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Irish SMEs gain from overseas sales & social commerce
Overseas buyers now account for 44% of online sales for surveyed Irish SMEs, as social commerce and AI reshape growth plans.
Iarnród Éireann adds PayPal for rail ticket bookings
Foreign travellers now account for a fifth of PayPal rail bookings as Ireland’s state operator expands checkout options on its website and app.
TechDay expands into Ireland with eight new technology news sites
TechDay launches eight specialist technology news sites in Ireland, targeting sectors from cybersecurity to telecoms as part of its international growth.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to eCommerce
Featured News
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Retailers are using Google’s new AI suite to speed up shopping and support, with Bunnings already live and UCP adoption starting to grow.
Elastic says AI search & context now decide customer loyalty
Elastic argues that in an AI-obsessed market, robust search across messy data is the real foundation of trustworthy, profitable experiences.
Expert Columns
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
Why email automation fails without clean and verified data
Brands are losing the Buy Box and up to 80% of marketplace sales with it
5 mobile-first strategies to ensure contact data quality
Adapting to change: How SEO specialists can leverage Google's generative AI update
From complexity to clarity: Why eCommerce needs clean customer data
Trust, transformation and the women leading modern client partnerships
International Women's Day: The Australian entrepreneur proving you don't have to scale fast to succeed
Four women who are nailing loyalty with customer experience front and centre
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent eCommerce News
Google adds Gemini-powered ads to AI search results
Advertisers stand to gain new placements as Google pushes sponsored content into conversational search and AI-generated shopping advice.
Pattern launches Pi AI engine for eCommerce brands
Brand partners can now automate pricing, content and inventory checks across major marketplaces as Pattern rolls out its Pi system.
Vinted extends Mangopay payments tie-up across Europe
The renewed deal will help Vinted handle cross-border payouts and fees more smoothly as second-hand trading expands across Europe.
Merchants rush to adopt AI shopping agents, Ravelin finds
Most enterprise retailers now plan to use AI shopping agents, even as many say they are not ready for the fraud risks they bring.
Bir signs deal to digitise Baku's Old City services
Visitors to Baku's UNESCO-listed Old City may soon use one app for navigation, tickets and payments under a new digital services pact.
Valkey 9.1 cuts memory use & boosts security tools
Operators of large Valkey deployments could cut infrastructure costs as version 9.1 reduces per-key memory use by up to 10% and tightens access controls.
Koddi partners Wolt Ads on German programmatic launch
Brands and agencies in Germany can now buy Wolt's app-based commerce ads programmatically, as Koddi expands beyond travel into retail media.
Apple blocks USD $2.2 billion in fraudulent App Store fraud
The report underscores the scale of policing required to protect users and developers on one of the world's largest mobile marketplaces.
Blue Yonder & Syndigo link product data for retailers
Retailers could cut onboarding errors and improve shelf planning as Blue Yonder taps Syndigo's validated product data across its supply chain tools.
Lalamove launches Berlin service in Germany for SMEs
Germany's millions of SMEs gain a same-day delivery option as the Hong Kong-founded platform begins operations in Berlin and plans wider expansion.
Google unveils AI ad & commerce tools across Search
Marketers will get more AI help as Google adds new Search ad formats, checkout links and a Gemini adviser across its ad tools.
Optimizely says AI agent use jumps 42% as adoption grows
Marketing teams are increasingly using AI to automate routine campaign work, with Optimizely saying customer-built agents now dominate activity on Opal.
PriceMachine launches UK price comparison platform
Shoppers in Britain now have another route to cheaper goods as a German price comparison group enters a crowded UK eCommerce market.
Komerz wins UK distribution mandate for AQUA Carpatica
The deal gives the Romanian water brand a wider push across UK supermarkets and wholesalers after Amazon sales surged to GBP £4.8 million.
Retail MediaX honours Europe's top campaign winners
More than 1,000 industry figures gathered in London as the 2026 awards highlighted retail media's growing commercial clout across Europe.
Zippd rebrands to tackle eCommerce logistics strain
Ecommerce brands are under growing delivery pressure as fragmented inventory makes faster fulfilment harder without costly in-house networks.
Versa study finds gap in network-security convergence
Shared ownership of security and networking is still rare at large US firms, leaving many exposed to breaches, delays and higher costs.
Bazaarvoice joins Shopify as Certified Technology Partner
Shopify merchants will get more control over reviews, regional content and fraud checks as Bazaarvoice deepens its role in the platform.
Trustpilot study says active reviews boost AI citations
Brands with active Trustpilot pages were far more likely to surface in AI answers, with the highest citation rate reaching 75.3%.