Tag: ecommerce
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Filipinos Among Asia Pacific’s Most Patient Digital Users, Yet Tolerate Long Customer Service Waits
Overview: Digital Patience vs. Service Delays in APAC New research from Twilio sheds light on how consumers in Asia Pacific navigate the digital world. The study, titled Decoding Digital Patience, reveals a nuanced picture: Filipinos rank among the most patient digital users in the region, yet they also experience some of the longest customer service…
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Commercetools Kicks Off NRF 2026 With ACS Updates and AI-Driven Discovery
Intro: A New Era for Retail at NRF 2026 At NRF 2026, commercetools unveils a refreshed vision for Agentic Commerce through a slate of updates designed to accelerate the adoption of AI-driven shopping experiences. The company showcased Stripe ACS enhancements, a broader AI Hub, and practical uses of its Agentic Commerce Suite (ACS) that empower…
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Agentic Commerce Takes Center Stage at NRF 2026: Commercetools, Stripe, and AI-Driven Discovery
NRF 2026: A landmark unveiling for Agentic Commerce The annual NRF (National Retail Federation) conference is underway with a spotlight on Agentic Commerce, a framework that blends AI-assisted discovery with real-time shopping. Commercetools is taking a leading role by presenting updates to its Agentic Commerce Suite (ACS) and demonstrating how retailers can stay discoverable and…
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Google Unveils Universal Commerce Protocol: AI Agents Jumpstart a New Era of Shopping
Google Announces the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) At a high-profile NRF conference session, Google revealed a new open standard designed to streamline commerce powered by AI agents. The Universal Commerce Protocol, or UCP, aims to create a consistent, interoperable framework so shoppers can interact with AI assistants across multiple storefronts without friction. The announcement highlighted…
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Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise Brings Shopping and Customer Service Together for Next-Gen CX
Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise Elevates Retail CX at NRF 2026 At NRF 2026, Google Cloud unveiled Gemini Enterprise, a pioneering agentic solution designed to unify shopping experiences with customer service. The new platform blends conversational AI with proactive problem-solving capabilities, enabling retailers to move beyond scripted interactions toward dynamic assistance that anticipates needs, resolves issues,…
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Christmas Designer Deals on Amazon: Save Up to 60% This Season
Why designer deals on Amazon matter this season Holiday shopping is in full swing, and Amazon has a growing lineup of designer fashion discounts that extend beyond the usual post-Christmas clearance. This season’s Christmas designer deals bring luxury looks within reach, with price cuts of up to 60% on items from top fashion houses. Whether…
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Kardashian-Driven Wave: TikTok Live Shopping Takes Off in the US
Introduction: A New Chapter for TikTok Live Shopping in the US When Kim Kardashian logged onto TikTok this month to promote pajamas, slippers, and matching sweat sets, she did more than post another product video. She signaled a growing trend: live shopping on TikTok in the United States is moving from novelty to norma,l with…
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Google Adds AI-Powered Shopping: Call Stores, Browse Products, and Auto-Checkout
Google Expands AI to Online Shopping In a move that could reshape how consumers shop online, Google is integrating sophisticated artificial intelligence across key shopping tasks. The company announced features that let users have an AI tool call local stores on their behalf, browse products with smart recommendations, and even complete purchases automatically. The initiative…
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AliExpress Unveils Faster Shipping, Brand+ Channel, AI Tools, and Big Savings During 11.11 Festival
AliExpress Accelerates the 11.11 Shopping Experience As the Singles’ Day festival approaches, AliExpress is rolling out a set of major improvements designed to speed up delivery, broaden product choices, and make shopping smarter. The platform’s latest announcements include faster shipping options in the United States, a new Brand+ channel, and a slate of AI-powered tools…
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AliExpress Accelerates 11.11: Faster Shipping, Brand+ Channel, AI Tools and Grand Savings
AliExpress 11.11 Festival: Faster Shipping, New Brand+ Channel, and AI-Powered Shopping The 11.11 shopping festival from AliExpress is expanding in new directions this year. shoppers can expect faster delivery, a refreshed Brand+ channel, smarter AI tools, and substantial discounts that push the season into a new tier of value. This guide breaks down what’s new,…