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
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
Featured News
Expert Columns
Why financial services now leads email deliverability
Why you need to treat your fulfilment strategy like a marketing campaign
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
Why email automation fails without clean and verified data
Brands are losing the Buy Box and up to 80% of marketplace sales with it
5 mobile-first strategies to ensure contact data quality
Adapting to change: How SEO specialists can leverage Google's generative AI update
From complexity to clarity: Why eCommerce needs clean customer data
Trust, transformation and the women leading modern client partnerships
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent eCommerce News
Temu triples brands in intellectual property monitoring
More than 15,000 brands are now covered as the marketplace steps up pre-listing checks to curb counterfeit sales and cut complaint times.
GravaStar cuts 20% off gaming peripherals on Amazon
Gamers can now save on premium keyboards and audio gear as GravaStar's Amazon sale trims up to USD $86 off selected devices.
Agentic AI traffic surges as bots dominate the web
Businesses may need to rethink bot blocks, as Decodo says automated systems now make up 57.4% of web requests and shape product discovery.
Mangopay expands Virtual Accounts to 24 currencies
Platforms handling cross-border collections can now reconcile payments in 24 currencies, as Mangopay widens Virtual Accounts support from seven.
Spreetail marks 20 years after USD $9 billion in sales
It has built a global eCommerce operation by expanding beyond used computers into bulky goods, while navigating supply chain shocks and tariffs.
Dentsu UK&I links Meta creator APIs to planning tool
Marketers can now move from creator discovery to paid activation faster as Dentsu UK&I ties Meta data into its planning platform.
LG reports record quarterly revenue as profit doubles
Higher-margin services and tariff refunds lifted operating profit above forecasts, as home appliances, TVs and air conditioners drove record sales.
AS Watson appoints 31 tech partners for AI retail push
Its 17,000-store group is broadening AI use from customer service to operations and analytics as it deepens ties with suppliers.
Paysafe expands Tebex partnership for gaming payments
More game studios and server operators will be able to cut checkout friction as Tebex adds Paysafe card processing and alternative payment methods.
Radisson launches AI price-matching tool for direct bookings
Guests can now get lower rates instantly on Radisson's own site, as an AI tool matches third-party prices without manual claims.
Hostinger launches eCommerce tool for small sellers
Small merchants can now sell across websites, social media and messaging apps from one dashboard as online discovery shifts to AI and social channels.
Spain leads Europe in trust for AI shopping agents
Trust in AI shopping agents is weakest in the UK, where payment worries are holding back uptake as Spain shows far stronger confidence.
Friendly fraud drives up merchant costs, report finds
Merchant prices are being pushed higher as friendly fraud and chargeback costs intensify, with more than 83% reporting rises over three years.
Shopify joins PyTorch Foundation as Platinum member
The move gives the eCommerce group a seat on the PyTorch Foundation's Governing Board as it deepens its open-source AI push.
Visa predicts 2.4% global growth as online shopping rises
Higher energy costs are squeezing household budgets, but digital commerce and brisk business investment are helping keep growth steady at 2.4% in 2026.
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Checkout.com partners Agoda on travel payments using AI
The deal aims to cut failed bookings and speed supplier payouts across Agoda's global travel network, where cross-border payments are complex.
AI platforms split on beauty brand recommendations
Consumers may see very different beauty brand suggestions depending on which AI assistant they ask, a study has found.
Healthy Skin Lab seeks NZD $4m to fuel US expansion
Strong US demand has pushed the skincare brand to seek NZD $4 million, as stock shortages and FDA registration open wider retail channels.
Logistics firms lag on AI despite delivery ambitions
More than half of logistics leaders say delivery operations still need major improvement, underscoring a gulf between AI plans and frontline reality.
Shoppers take longer to buy as summer sales lose pull
Urgent discounts are failing to speed up purchases, with most shoppers consulting multiple sources and many abandoning baskets over shipping fees.