Ecommerce news and trends

Retail’s Best Customer Now Arrives From ChatGPT

July 10, 2026
consumer AI
AI Carts Know What You Almost Bought
Artificial Intelligence // July 10, 2026

Retailers have always known what customers bought. They have rarely known what customers almost bought. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

The New Storefront Is the AI Conversation
Retail // July 09, 2026

Retail is getting a first-principles upgrade at the hands, or lack of them, of artificial intelligence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

84% of Cross-Border Shoppers Say One-Click Checkout Influences Merchant Choice
eCommerce // July 07, 2026

For merchants looking overseas for growth, the fastest route may run straight through the checkout page. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

ZEN.COM Launches Mastercard Click to Pay Across Europe and Singapore
Payment Methods // July 03, 2026

European FinTech ZEN.COM has expanded its financial platform to include Mastercard Click to Pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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The New Storefront Is the AI Conversation

July 09, 2026
Retail is getting a first-principles upgrade at the hands, or lack of them, of artificial intelligence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

84% of Cross-Border Shoppers Say One-Click Checkout Influences Merchant Choice

July 07, 2026
For merchants looking overseas for growth, the fastest route may run straight through the checkout page. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retailers Turn to AI Agents to Meet Shoppers Before Checkout

July 01, 2026
Retailers have spent years enhancing digital shopping capabilities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

70% of Consumers Pick Retailers Based on Payment Options

June 26, 2026
Only about 20% of businesses appear ready for the next phase of shopping, where AI agents may help consumers find, compare and buy products before they ever visit a merchant’s...

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ZEN.COM Launches Mastercard Click to Pay Across Europe and Singapore

July 03, 2026
European FinTech ZEN.COM has expanded its financial platform to include Mastercard Click to Pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Alibaba and Ant Subsidiary Pay $600 Million to Settle DOJ Illegal Sales Claims

July 01, 2026
Alibaba Group Holding and its U.S.-based payment processor, Ant Group subsidiary AUS Merchant Services, have agreed to pay $600 million to resolve U.S. Justice Department allegations that they failed to...

Amazon’s Alexa Offers Customers 365-Day View of Price History

June 30, 2026
Amazon has expanded the price history function of its agentic artificial intelligence (AI) shopping assistant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Visa Says Online Deal Hunting Sustains Consumers’ Discretionary Spending

June 30, 2026
Consumers around the world are continuing to make discretionary purchases despite rising prices, according to Visa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...