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Nearly Half of All Ecommerce Traffic Is Now AI Bots

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Nearly Half of All Ecommerce Traffic Is Now AI Bots

Ivana Soldat

48% of all ecommerce traffic across Akamai’s global network is now driven by AI bots. Not human shoppers browsing product ...

German Ecommerce Grew 4.3% in the First Half of 2026. Asian Platforms Grew 20%.

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German Ecommerce Grew 4.3% in the First Half of 2026. Asian Platforms Grew 20%.

Ivana Soldat

Germany’s ecommerce market had a good first half of 2026. Online retail turnover grew 4.3% compared to the first half ...

Social Media Has a Huge Role in Shopping For Younger Generations

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Social Media Has a Huge Role in Shopping For Younger Generations

Kale Havervold

While many people use social media to keep up with news, entertain themselves, and stay in touch with others, a ...

When the Evening News Becomes a Shopping Channel, Who Tells the Audience?

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When the Evening News Becomes a Shopping Channel, Who Tells the Audience?

Ivana Soldat

There is a version of shoppable TV that nobody finds particularly alarming. A cooking show recommends a spatula and there ...

The Platform That Cannot Verify Your Age Is About to Start Selling You Alcohol

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The Platform That Cannot Verify Your Age Is About to Start Selling You Alcohol

Ivana Soldat

There is a short but meaningful sentence buried in UK agency guidance for TikTok Shop sellers, published in April 2026: ...

The Iconic Wants You to Pay to Be Seen on the Platform You Already Pay to Sell On

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The Iconic Wants You to Pay to Be Seen on the Platform You Already Pay to Sell On

Ivana Soldat

There is a moment in the life of every successful ecommerce marketplace when someone in a strategy meeting looks at ...

UK Online Grocery Is Consolidating Around One Technology Provider

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UK Online Grocery Is Consolidating Around One Technology Provider

Ivana Soldat

In 2027, a British shopper will be able to order groceries from Asda, Morrisons, or M&S online. All three will ...

TikTok Is Now Competing With the Agencies That Run TikTok Shops

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TikTok Is Now Competing With the Agencies That Run TikTok Shops

Ivana Soldat

There is a version of TikTok Shop’s managed services pilot that sounds like a dream. You hand over $10,000, TikTok ...

Record Highs Expected for Back-to-School Shopping

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Record Highs Expected for Back-to-School Shopping

Kale Havervold

While back-to-school isn’t for another few months, retailers and customers alike already have it on the brain. Many retailers are ...

Governments are Warning Consumers About the World Cup Frauds

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Governments are Warning Consumers About the World Cup Frauds

Kale Havervold

The World Cup should be about the product on the field, as some of the best athletes on the planet ...