Shopify stories
Shopify merchants will get more control over reviews, regional content and fraud checks as Bazaarvoice deepens its role in the platform.
The appointment aims to sharpen sales and customer strategy as the group expands across consulting, fulfilment and logistics operations.
The update could help smaller firms handle more customer enquiries without adding staff, as RingCentral adds SMS, WhatsApp and queue support.
Pressure to turn existing website traffic into sales is reshaping partner programmes as Fast Simon expands in the United States and Australia.
Banks are under pressure to turn scattered customer data into actionable advice as BMO adopts Codat’s new platform for client conversations.
Homhero’s expansion across Australia and New Zealand will hinge on new technical leadership as it seeks to keep its platform stable for thousands of listings.
Users can now build and review web apps on their phones, as Lovable extends its no-code platform beyond the desktop for founders and designers.
The Exeter Shopify agency plans recruitment, expansion and acquisitions after YFM Equity Partners committed GBP £7.6 million to support growth.
Brands may need to rethink search spending as AI-driven visits from ChatGPT and similar tools convert almost three times better than Google traffic.
Merchants could soon get payments, loyalty, lending and checkout tools from one supplier as firms chase fuller control of commerce.
Retailers face a new fight for visibility as AI agents increasingly decide which products get bought and checked out for customers.
Control of AI-led shopping standards is widening as five more firms join the Universal Commerce Protocol body, doubling its council to 10.
The data integration software group is sharpening its growth push as it targets USD $250 million in revenue by 2028.
Lower organic visibility is sending Australian eCommerce shoppers to pricier rivals, as Google rewards authority from credible backlinks over product quality.
Businesses using x402 could keep payment amounts and balances private, as TACEO's new Merces-based system targets confidential transactions on Base.
Villagehood has unveiled a community app aimed at helping Australian mothers arrange local meet-ups, after more than 100 attended its Sydney launch.
The cash will fund ZyG OS as online merchants seek AI systems to cut acquisition costs, unify data and scale faster.
Canadian banks and fintechs now have a regulated on-chain settlement option as CADD enters a market long dominated by US-dollar stablecoins.
Retailers with sprawling catalogues can now automate product FAQs, reducing manual content work while boosting page visibility for shoppers.
Boards at Canadian technology firms face rising financial and regulatory pressure as extreme weather, AI power demand and disclosure rules intensify.
