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eBay Banned AI Shopping Agents; Opened the Door to Approved Bots
eBay announced that as of February 2026 it will ban artificial intelligence–powered shopping agents from operating on the platform.
A Large Portion of E-Commerce Brands Are Deploying AI-Powered Shopping Agents
According to research conducted by Pattern Group, AI-powered search and shopping agents are rapidly reshaping the e-commerce economy.
Brunello Cucinelli Introduced Its New AI-Powered E-Commerce Platform
Brunello Cucinelli introduced its new artificial intelligence–powered e-commerce platform.
Unicommerce Partnered With Naqel Express to Strengthen E-Commerce Logistics Across Saudi Arabia and the GCC
Unicommerce partnered with Naqel Express in order to expand logistics and fulfillment capabilities for e-commerce brands operating in Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf…
TikTok Shop Expanded Its Logistics Services in Europe for Asian Sellers
TikTok strengthened its e-commerce position in the region by expanding its logistics and fulfillment services for Asian sellers selling through TikTok Shop across Europe.
Getnet Announced Its Agentic Commerce Strategy
Global payments fintech Getnet shared its agentic commerce strategy with the public at a time when AI was expected to influence a significant portion of global…
Agu.ng Strengthened Its E-Commerce Platform
Agu.ng expanded its physical presence and strengthened its digital commerce capabilities as part of a broader growth strategy focused on scalability, technology, and…
Dubai to Host the Second Edition of WORLDEF in February!
WORLDEF DUBAI 2026 will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ),…
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy Supported 1,690 Digital Startups in 2025
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy announced that it supported the establishment and growth of 1,690 digital startups in 2025, corresponding to an increase of 39.7 percent…
India and Germany Collaborate on Cross-Border E-Commerce
India and Germany have signed an important bilateral agreement to strengthen cross-border e-commerce cooperation through postal, express, and logistics services.
“10-Minute Fast Delivery” Promises End in India!
The Indian government has taken action to regulate the country’s rapidly growing fast-delivery (q-commerce) sector. The government has ordered the removal of…
Shopify Introduces Universal Commerce Protocol in Partnership with Google
Shopify has introduced the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), a new open standard that will enable the scaling of AI-powered “agentic” shopping. Developed in…
Glass Introduces AI-First G-Commerce Platform Redefining Government Procurement
Glass, a Silicon Valley-based GovTech company, has introduced the next generation of its G-Commerce platform, designed to revolutionize how government agencies purchase…
Google Unveils Universal Commerce Protocol to Power AI Shopping
Shopping is moving from search bars to conversations with AI. Google has built the infrastructure to keep retailers in the game.
Digital Frontier Trade Develops in China-Russia Border City of Hunchun
Located in the northeast of China’s Jilin Province, Hunchun is rapidly becoming a key hub for digital frontier trade between China and Russia. Known for traditional…
Consumers are Using AI Tools for Product Research
AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools are shaping the way consumers conduct product research, while online marketplaces continue to be the starting point for most shoppers.
WORLDEF Growth Network Expands Business Network
The next-generation business network initiative established within the global e-commerce and media platform WORLDEF, WORLDEF Growth Network (WGN), introduced its new…
Record E-Commerce Spending During the Holiday Season: $257.8 Billion
Adobe released online shopping data for the 2025 holiday season in the U.S. Online consumers spent more than $4 billion in a single day for 25 days during the 2025…
The Era of Duty-Free Shopping in Türkiye Officially Ends: 30 Euro Exemption Removed
The 30 Euro customs exemption applied to foreign purchases in Türkiye has been removed with a Presidential Decree published in the Official Gazette. The regulation,…
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