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
Qualcom lifts Northern Ireland revenue 30% on retail demand
Retailers' shift to secure digital payments and ordering systems helped lift annual revenue in Northern Ireland by 30%, with five jobs added.
IMPT posts strong first-half growth as platform goes live
Paid transaction activity at IMPT jumped 273% in the first half as its live international platform broadened market coverage and inventory.
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
Fastly named Leader in IDC MarketScape WAAP assessment
Avalara launches Aviator AI hub for tax compliance
Shufti wins Gartner honour for global identity coverage
Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Blue Yonder unveils AI tools & sustainability findings
Expert Columns
AI in Retail is Only as Good as its Data Foundation
The next eCommerce interface may not be a screen
The golden quarter loyalty opportunity: Why rewards matter more when consumers spend more carefully
For sensitive health categories, eCommerce can remove more than just the checkout queue
Customer data integration: A data quality checklist
From routing to revenue: Why payment orchestration has become a boardroom issue
Southeast Asia's payment rails leave US merchants behind
The Hidden Cost of Identity Friction in Retail
How to prevent fake signups on your Shopify store
Amperity's CMO reveals how continuous decisioning fuels loyalty innovation
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent eCommerce News
Retailers warned fraud & disputes may stretch into new year
Retailers may see holiday sales dented months later, as earlier shopping leaves a longer window for refund abuse, disputes and chargebacks.
MariaDB Ecosystem Hub passes 200 entries in six months
The directory now gives MariaDB users a faster way to find compatible tools, after the curated hub topped 200 entries in just six months.
Titan Brands cuts backorder risk by linking systems
Potential weekly sales lost to backorders have fallen by USD $640,000 after Titan Brands linked ordering, warehousing and transport systems.
UK shoppers lead Europe in refund abuse, study finds
The practice is adding to retailers' costs and may push prices higher, with 37% of UK online shoppers admitting or considering refund abuse.
AI agents force payments industry to verify intent
Banks and card networks may need new checks as software agents start buying on customers' behalf, blurring fraud and consent.
Kesko picks Manhattan Active Warehouse for Finland
The upgrade should improve fulfilment reliability across five Finnish sites as Kesko replaces a legacy system and adds AI tools to its grocery network.
Bir brings Azerbaijan's digital banking experience to Istanbul fintech week
The rapid uptake shows Bir is becoming a mass-market daily banking platform, with 90% of customers now using its app for routine transactions.
Ecommpay adds Klarna to platform in single integration
Merchants can now offer Klarna's instalment and deferred-payment options through Ecommpay without extra technical work or separate systems.
Juspay revenue rises 30% to USD $75 million in FY26
Core India operations stayed profitable as the payments firm expanded overseas and pushed into AI, even after a USD $10 million net loss.
Spreetail launches Amazon Brand Benchmark dashboard
Brand partners using Spreetail's Smart Shelf can now spot rival moves on Amazon sooner, as the new dashboard tracks shifts in market share and pricing.
Avalara launches Aviator agent hub for European tax rules
Businesses selling across Europe may cut manual compliance work as Avalara's new agent hub automates tax tasks and keeps records for audits.
FedEx & Stripe join to boost small business finance
Smaller businesses could gain fresh access to finance as shipping data from FedEx and Stripe's systems is used to assess lending risk.
Animoca partners on AI agents for verified shopping
The pilot aims to let shopping bots prove user eligibility for discounts and benefits while keeping personal data hidden from merchants.
Product pages are now central to AI-driven commerce
Retailers now have to govern product data across search, marketplaces and AI assistants, as shoppers increasingly buy without visiting their site.
UK shoppers prize reviews & product details, survey finds
Poor product pages are costing online retailers sales in Britain, with 43% of shoppers abandoning purchases when details are missing.
Constructor launches Stripe-powered agentic checkout
Keeping purchases inside the same AI conversation could cut drop-off, as retailers can now add Stripe payments to Constructor's shopping agents globally.
Scandiweb launches Ari AI for Magento store upkeep
Magento merchants can now cut routine updates from days to minutes, with Scandiweb's Ari AI aiming to slash maintenance costs and developer bottlenecks.
Moca Chain launches mainnet for digital identity & AI
It aims to cut repeated verification checks and let businesses trust AI agents without collecting the same personal documents from users each time.
Shopify launches Canvas AI workspace for store design
Merchants can now tweak storefront layouts and code in one workspace, as Shopify rolls out Canvas to cut reliance on design expertise.
Azul Prime cuts Java warm-up times with new compiler
The update could reduce cloud costs and latency for autoscaling Java fleets, letting new instances reach full performance much faster on first request.