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Agentic commerce and the evolution of retail purchase behaviour
Digital Transformation

Agentic commerce and the evolution of retail purchase behaviour

Retail brands risk becoming invisible as AI agents start to compare products, verify data and steer purchases inside chatbots.

By Sangeeta Mudnal • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Megantic warns retailers on AI search risk in APAC
Customer Experience

Megantic warns retailers on AI search risk in APAC

Retailers could miss out on AI-led discovery unless product data is structured for answer engines, according to a Megantic and Shopify APAC whitepaper.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Levanta acquires Perch+ to expand Amazon marketplace
Marketing Technologies

Levanta acquires Perch+ to expand Amazon marketplace

Hundreds of Amazon sellers and publishers will join a larger partner marketplace as Levanta folds Perch+ into its platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
AI expert reveals the 'New Currency' in AI discovery for eCommerce brands
Digital Transformation

AI expert reveals the 'New Currency' in AI discovery for eCommerce brands

Mid-sized Shopify brands can now beat bigger rivals in AI shopping results if their product data is clearer, not louder.

By Sangeeta Mudnal • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
Flip appoints Amy McDonnell and Lee Nadler to C-suite roles
Digital Transformation

Flip appoints Amy McDonnell and Lee Nadler to C-suite roles

The voice AI company is scaling after fresh funding, as new executives aim to deepen ties with enterprise clients across retail and healthcare.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 4th Apr 2026
Linux Foundation launches x402 payment protocol body
Hyperscale

Linux Foundation launches x402 payment protocol body

Backers say the move will give AI agents and apps a neutral, open payments standard for web transactions, with support from Amazon, Visa and others.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Oracle NetSuite rolls out AI upgrades for ANZ users
DevOps

Oracle NetSuite rolls out AI upgrades for ANZ users

NetSuite unveils AI-powered tools and connectors for ANZ customers, promising automation across finance, inventory, warehousing and eCommerce.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026
Tempo debuts Mainnet, protocol for machine payments
Disaster Recovery

Tempo debuts Mainnet, protocol for machine payments

Tempo launches Mainnet and unveils Machine Payments Protocol to automate stablecoin and card payments between AI agents and online services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
ThoughtSpot unveils Spotter AI agents tailored by sector
Software-as-a-Service

ThoughtSpot unveils Spotter AI agents tailored by sector

ThoughtSpot rolls out Spotter for Industries, AI analytics agents tuned to sector rules to close the “context gap” in enterprise decisions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026

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Quickfire Digital named Shopify Platinum partner in Norwich
Digital Transformation

Quickfire Digital named Shopify Platinum partner in Norwich

The Norwich agency will gain closer access to Shopify support and planning after becoming one of just 15 UK Platinum partners.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Cake launches brand refresh after record year & growth
Marketing Technologies

Cake launches brand refresh after record year & growth

The Birmingham consultancy has added nine staff since June as record demand and Shopify Premier Partner status fuel a wider rebrand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
UK shoppers will pay more for seamless retail experience
Digital Transformation

UK shoppers will pay more for seamless retail experience

A survey of 2,000 UK consumers found convenience can lift spend, with younger shoppers most willing to pay for smoother retail journeys.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Buckaroo Capital brings merchant finance to Benelux
Fintech

Buckaroo Capital brings merchant finance to Benelux

Small firms in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg can now tap revenue-based working capital inside Buckaroo's payments portal.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Okanui adopts NetSuite as overseas growth accelerates
Data Analytics

Okanui adopts NetSuite as overseas growth accelerates

Okanui turns to Oracle NetSuite to centralise inventory and finance as rapid global growth strains its legacy systems and warehouse capacity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026
ChatGPT's Checkout retreat: An opportunity for Aussie retailers?
Customer Experience

ChatGPT's Checkout retreat: An opportunity for Aussie retailers?

OpenAI's Instant Checkout retreat puts retailer sites back in focus, opening a data-led discovery window for fast-moving Australian brands.

By Kate Massey • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Toronto Tech Week 2026 expands with new venue, tools
Marketing Technologies

Toronto Tech Week 2026 expands with new venue, tools

Toronto Tech Week 2026 will span 300-plus events citywide, add new digital tools, and move its headline Homecoming show to History.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
YouLend opens Berlin hub to drive EU embedded finance
Fintech

YouLend opens Berlin hub to drive EU embedded finance

YouLend opens a Berlin hub as its fastest-growing market powers EU expansion, after reporting FY24/25 revenue of EUR €230 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026