Digital commerce stories
Senior payments executives will debate fraud, instant transfers and AI-led commerce as Europe faces pressure to reduce dependence on non-European rails.
Banks in Asia Pacific are set to use Mastercard's offers platform to counter super apps and prove more sales from promotions.
Price remains the main driver for Prime Day shoppers, even as 43% now use AI tools to compare offers and spot discounts.
Disconnected stock and pricing data had held back eCommerce growth, but the retailer now processes about 12,000 updates a day across 18 branches.
Tighter oversight is pushing card sponsorship beyond market entry, with RS2 arguing firms now need stronger controls over processing, fraud and settlement.
Businesses could gain faster cross-border settlement and wider payout reach as TerraPay links its payment network with PalWallet's stablecoin rails.
Roughly one in three B2B suppliers still lack online purchasing, even as buyers and rivals increasingly shift spending and research online.
Field teams can now act on shelf problems during store visits as EasyPicky's video analysis feeds Pitcher's sales workflow for consumer goods makers.
Confidence in online retail is shifting towards the platform, with a 9,000-person study finding marketplaces outrank direct brands on trust.
Only 10% of retailers say they can deliver personalisation at scale, as fragmented data and systems slow Australia's AI push.
The new platform aims to cut retail integration setup from weeks to hours, as businesses seek faster links between storefronts, ERP and warehouse systems.
Shoppers feeling the squeeze are driving demand for discounted home, garden and tech items as 86% worry about living costs, AliExpress said.
Malaysia gains a new global operator as Digital Realty begins building capacity for cloud and AI demand in Cyberjaya.
The new tool aims to help marketers track purchases across sites and apps, reducing attribution gaps as shoppers switch channels.
Recurring payments can now be authorised directly from UK bank accounts, with live use already underway for investing and rent.
Seven in 10 retailers expect growth next year even as labour costs and supply chain disruption push technology investment up the agenda.
Practical how-to clips are now the key buying trigger for Australians, with social media driving 29 per cent of product discovery, research shows.
Supermarkets may need to rethink product data and pricing as AI assistants shape how shoppers compare grocery deals before buying.
Blackpearl's latest update shows investors are rewarding application-layer AI plays as annual recurring revenue climbed to USD $26.8 million.
The new tools let users approve and track agent-led spending, as Alipay bets on trusted AI payments to drive commercial use.