Recent innovations in Real-Time Payments (RTP) are transforming the financial landscape, with solutions from Truist, Balance, and Tyfone enhancing speed…
Nomupay’s Asian expansion backed by SoftBank signals new era for cross-border payments
Dublin-based Nomupay secures $40M from SoftBank to unify Asia’s fragmented payment landscape through API technology, targeting $290M valuation while addressing…
YouTube tests Google Lens integration for shorts in visual search push
YouTube begins beta testing Google Lens visual search within Shorts, allowing users to circle objects for instant information without leaving…
E-commerce accessibility crisis looms as 96% of sites fail basic standards ahead of EU deadline
With EU accessibility fines taking effect in 2025, new data shows 96.3% of e-commerce sites remain non-compliant, risking penalties while…
Mexico’s mobile payment surge offers blueprint for emerging markets
New data shows 51% of Mexican consumers now use mobile payments, driven by Gen Z adoption and third-party wallets. Friction…
Retail media emerges as Europe’s fastest-growing digital channel in 2024
IAB Europe’s 2024 AdEx Benchmark Report reveals retail media grew 25.4% in 2023 to €5.5bn, now comprising 10% of Europe’s…
Amazon and Walmart’s strategic symbiosis redefines retail competition
New data reveals 39% of millennials now hold both Prime and Walmart+ memberships, creating ‘combo shoppers’ who spend 18% more…
Photoroom Acquires GenerateBanners to Expand AI-Powered Ad Tools for E-Commerce
Paris-based Photoroom acquires GenerateBanners, integrating text-layout automation to enhance its API for e-commerce advertisers, signaling Europe’s AI sector consolidation amid…
Firmly’s API platform revolutionizes e-commerce with real-time purchases via LLMs
Firmly’s API-driven platform, integrated with LLMs like Perplexity, is transforming e-commerce by enabling instant transactions. With 11M merchants and 50ms…
Gen Z and regulations push nobody’s child to innovate in circular fashion
Nobody’s Child’s resale program, in partnership with Reskinned, has diverted 12,000 garments from landfills since 2023, with a 40% YoY…
Wayfair’s hybrid retail expansion leverages AI and immersive experiences to capture new markets
Wayfair opens a second large-format store in Massachusetts, building on the success of its Illinois flagship. The retailer reports 19%…
B&Q and BrandSwap revolutionize retail with AI-driven post-checkout rewards
B&Q partners with BrandSwap to launch AI-powered post-checkout rewards, leveraging real-time consumer data. This move reflects broader trends in retail…
