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Ace Hardware is putting artificial intelligence (AI) in the hands of its red-vested store associates. This means a customer question about which type of pipe works best for a project, or which mouse repellent would be most effective, can be instantly answered by an Ace associate with access to a new assistant. To make this […] The post Ace Hardware debuts Hey ARMA, its new AI assistant for in-store help appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Sponsored content is created on behalf of Digital Commerce 360. Our editorial staff is not involved in the creation of the sponsored content. Temu is a global e-commerce platform that helps businesses reach more customers and grow online. As part of that effort, Temu launched its Local Seller Program to enable eligible local businesses to […] The post Sell Locally and Now Into Regional Markets: Temu’s Local Seller Program Explained (2026 Update) appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) revenue growth reached 28% year over year during Amazon’s fiscal Q1. That was the segment’s fastest growth rate in 15 quarters — almost four years. It also represented $2 billion quarter-over-quarter growth. AWS has reached a $150 billion annualized revenue run rate, Amazon CEO Jassy said on the merchant’s Q1 earnings […] The post Amazon’s AWS boosts revenue growth in Q1 milestone appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Throughout 2025 and the early months of 2026, OpenAI and Google have deployed steady trickles of updates to ChatGPT and Gemini’s ecommerce capabilities — even as their large language model (LLM) competitor Anthropic appeared to pursue other priorities with its generative artificial intelligence (AI) model Claude. Then, on April 24, Anthropic published the results of […] The post Ecommerce Trends: What Anthropic, OpenAI and Google are each doing in agentic commerce appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Sponsor content is created on behalf of and in collaboration with Bazoom by DigitalCommerce360. Our editorial staff is not involved in the creation of the sponsored content. Gaming is not a single advertising channel. Brands treating it as one are leaving a measurable attention opportunity unaddressed. Ecommerce brands have built detailed playbooks for Meta, TikTok, […] The post Why Gaming Advertising Belongs on More Ecommerce Media Plans appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Waterproof apparel and footwear brand Vessi has opted not to block traffic from artificial intelligence (AI) agents, instead leaning into answer engine optimization (AEO). “It can play into our favor,” Ray Hua, director of D2C and lifecycle marketing at Vessi, told Digital Commerce 360. Similar to search engine optimization (SEO), AEO is a practice in […] The post Vessi targets ‘clean’ product data to maximize AEO opportunities appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Carve Designs is “actively blocking traffic from AI agents,” cofounder Thayer Sylvester told Digital Commerce 360. It has also invested in technology to do so, she said. But that strategy could change, she explained. The decision comes at a time when ecommerce technology providers Shopify and Salesforce have created integrations with large-language models (LLMs) such […] The post Carve Designs shares approach toward AI agents’ traffic appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
As Sysco Corporation’s AI360 platform tool entered its second calendar year of use, the wholesale restaurant food distributor announced that sales grew during its fiscal Q3 ended March 28. The company’s sales increased by 4.7% year over year to $20.5 billion, results that Kevin Hourican, chair of the board and CEO at Sysco, called “strong.” […] The post Sysco credits AI as sales rise 4.7% in Q3 appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
The United Parcel Service (UPS) revenue declined in its fiscal Q1, as war in Iran brought volatility to both fuel prices and supply chains. UPS executives, on the carrier’s Q1 earnings call with analysts, discussed the impact of fuel costs on their business. Ultimately, UPS revenue in its fiscal Q1 2026 declined to $21.2 billion […] The post UPS executives share impact of fuel costs on Q1, outlook for Q2 appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
TransUnion has launched what it calls “Digital Business Profile,” a solution it said helps small businesses represent their information accurately “across the digital search ecosystem.” It cited Google research indicating that customers are 70% more likely to visit a business with a complete profile on Google. That research also shows customers were 50% more likely […] The post TransUnion launches Digital Business Profile to manage search ecosystem appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Bed Bath & Beyond reported earnings results for its fiscal first quarter ended March 16, and the retailer’s Q1 numbers showed a long-awaited return to year-over-year revenue growth. The home furnishings seller recently reached deals to acquire The Container Store, Lumber Liquidators and Cabinets To Go. Bed Bath & Beyond recorded a net loss of […] The post Bed Bath & Beyond returns to growth in Q1, citing omnichannel success and home services appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Health-E Commerce has announced a collaboration with Talkspace in which the companies allow individuals to purchase virtual mental health counseling. Health-E Commerce is also the company behind FSA Store and HSA Store. They sell health care products that consumers can purchase using their pretax flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) dollars, respectively. […] The post Health-E Commerce partners with Talkspace on mental health counseling offer appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
A large part of online sales growth at Carve Designs has been through top-of-funnel marketing, one of its cofounders told Digital Commerce 360. Thayer Sylvester, who cofounded the brand with Jennifer Hinton, said Carve Designs’ focus has largely been on growing its brand awareness. Carve Designs is a sustainability-focused women’s apparel brand. “It’s so easy […] The post Carve Designs’ online sales growth, operations factor into acquisition appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Colgate-Palmolive has begun syndicating its product-related content to multiple retailers’ ecommerce websites. The push is part of an effort to standardize what shoppers see when they decide what to buy. The consumer brand manufacturer did not want to distribute content to individual retailers manually. It wanted to distribute its product content — which can vary […] The post Colgate-Palmolive syndicates product data across sellers appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Apparel and footwear giant VF Corporation is seeking a clearer view of its global inventory as it looks to better sync its digital storefronts with physical availability. The parent company of The North Face, Vans and Timberland said it’s overhauling how it tracks stock across its vast network of stores, distribution centers and supply chain […] The post VF Corporation adds inventory visibility technology from Nedap appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Tractor Supply Company’s fiscal Q1 was dragged down by customers not spending as much on their cats and dogs as they would in a more robust economy, according to CEO Harry Lawton, who spoke with analysts on the retailer’s quarterly earnings call. This is especially true for dog owners. Historically, dry kibble has been a […] The post Tractor Supply get help from digital sales in Q1 earnings results appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
In the same week as Apple and Best Buy, Lululemon has announced a succession plan for its CEO, effective in fall 2026. Of the three companies, Lululemon is the only one to name an external candidate as its next CEO. Lululemon said its board of directors unanimously approved Heidi O’Neill as the retailer’s next CEO. […] The post Lululemon names next CEO appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Private equity firm American Industrial Partners (AIP) will acquire the Warehouse and Workflow Solutions (WWS) piece of Honeywell’s business. AIP did not disclose the terms of the deal, which is expected to close in the second half of 2026. Honeywell operates across logistics and warehouses, manufacturing, retail, data centers and other industries. Meanwhile, AIP’s portfolio […] The post American Industrial Partners to acquire Honeywell warehouse automation appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy has announced that current CEO Corie Barry will step down from her role at the end of October. That will also be when she steps down from her role as a member of the retailer’s board of directors, tying into when its fiscal Q3 ends on Oct. 31. Jason Bonfig, […] The post Best Buy announces successor to CEO appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Google and Macy’s have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) agent called “Ask Macy’s.” Using Google’s Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience offering, the department store operator has launched a beta version of its chat interface, Macy’s AI. The launch began with “a small percentage of the [retail] site’s users” (which the companies did not disclose) and […] The post Google helps develop ‘Ask Macy’s’ AI agent appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
In 2025, agentic commerce had a breakout year for delivering web traffic to online retailers — but its four-digit growth year over year left open questions about artificial intelligence (AI)-powered discovery’s ability to sustain that growth as well as boost conversion. New data from Adobe Digital Insights appears to address these questions, at least for […] The post Ecommerce Trends: AI’s key conversion metric is improving appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Ulta Beauty and Google have announced a partnership focused on artificial intelligence (AI), making the retailer’s products available for purchase through Gemini’s agentic commerce functionality. Google and Ulta have announced two key AI offerings together. The first is agentic commerce in Google’s AI Mode, which it has embedded in its search interface and within Gemini. […] The post Ulta Beauty, Google partner on agentic commerce launch through Gemini appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. has partnered with Adobe Inc. to bring new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered “digital coaches” to its mobile app. The move is part of a broader push to expand personalization and connection across the retailer’s digital and in-store channels. Adobe said the new assistants will function as “AI agents,” offering sport-specific training tips […] The post Dick’s Sporting Goods tries out AI-powered coaches from Adobe appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
The software company Aptean has developed 10 artificial intelligence (AI) agents that are being added to its platform, AppCentral. In its announcement, the company, which serves manufacturers and distributors, said it designed the new solutions to bring AI to organizations that have not yet migrated to the cloud. Aptean developed its AI agents specifically for […] The post Aptean to release AI agents on AppCentral platform appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Manufacturer 3M increased its fiscal Q1 sales year over year as executives discussed “pockets of macro pressure” on the company’s quarterly earnings call. 3M grew its fiscal Q1 sales to $6.0 billion, a 1.3% increase year over year. The manufacturer also completed the sale of subsidiary Precision Grinding and Finishing earlier in April. That reduced […] The post 3M grows sales in Q1, executives address rising oil costs appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
The Home Depot announced its acquisition of warehouse technology company Simpl Automation. The retailer did not disclose terms of the deal in its April 15 press release. However, Home Depot shared that Simpl’s expertise in automation and technology will make its same-day and next-day fulfillment faster and more efficient. Currently, The Home Depot ranks fourth […] The post Home Depot acquires Simpl Automation for fulfillment operations appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Ecommerce platform technology provider VTEX has announced it would release a commerce suite for its merchants that it said would showcase artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. VTEX said it is “placing AI at the core of its architecture.” It said its update positions it to automate operations, personalize customer experiences and expand ad monetization by using […] The post VTEX announces AI-focused commerce suite, platform upgrades appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Apple Inc. announced that Tim Cook will leave the CEO role at the Cupertino, California-based iPhone and MacBook maker in 2026, making way for John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, to take his place. The transition, which Apple’s board of directors approved, will be effective as of Sept. 1. Apple is No. 3 […] The post New Apple CEO to replace Tim Cook in September appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
QVC Group has announced its filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and a restructuring support agreement. The company, which owns television channels QVC and HSN, announced its filing on April 16, 2026. QVC said its bankruptcy filing factored into how it would implement its restructuring agreement, which outlines a plan to “substantially reduce the company’s debt […] The post QVC Group files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Apparel brand Lululemon announced its launch of an ecommerce website in Mexico, as of April 20. The retailer’s new ecommerce site “scales its integrated retail and digital presence and omnichannel capabilities in the market,” according to the announcement. The company also said the site complements Lululemon’s plans to increase its physical-store footprint in Mexico during […] The post Lululemon launches ecommerce site in Mexico appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
QXO has signed a definitive agreement for a $17 billion acquisition of TopBuild, a distributor for insulation and related building products, the companies announced. TopBuild is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida. It provides installation and distribution services across the residential, commercial and industrial markets. That includes insulation used in walls, attics, floors and roofing assemblies. […] The post QXO announces $17 billion acquisition of TopBuild appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
David’s Bridal is now bringing its online storefront directly into popular artificial intelligence (AI) chat platforms to add new shopping channels. Shoppers can now browse and buy wedding gowns, bridesmaids’ dresses and other special-occasion attire via Microsoft Copilot and OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The in-app experience, which went live April 13, runs on Shopify’s new “agentic storefronts.” […] The post David’s Bridal adds two AI platforms as shopping channels appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
U.K. grocery giant Tesco has teamed up with U.S. software giant Adobe to make supermarket shopping AI-infused and easier. Tesco plans to use Adobe’s agentic AI capabilities and Adobe Firefly Foundry to assist its personalization and AI teams in better anticipating customer needs. The retailer seeks to deliver better tailored content, offers and experiences across […] The post UK grocer Tesco goes all in on AI with Adobe appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
One of the ways Etsy has been steadily growing its revenue while its gross merchandise sales (GMS) decline is by capitalizing on artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. That includes Etsy using AI for search and discovery on the consumer side, and on automating routine tasks for sellers. In the past year, Etsy has also leaned into […] The post Ecommerce Trends: How Etsy is using AI appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Walmart Inc. announced the launch of its Upstream Facility Services to manage facility operations including HVAC, plumbing and other maintenance needs for business clients. The Upstream portal is based on the company’s internal services system used in Walmart and Sam’s Club locations across the U.S., the retailer said. Walmart said it is targeting commercial clients […] The post Walmart launches new portal for facility services appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Albertsons Media Collective, the grocery-store operator’s retail media network, said it has launched what it calls “onsite incrementality measurement.” The retailer described the new offering as a way to provide “clear insight” into how onsite display media drives new sales. The retailer said the methodology for Albertsons Media Collective’s onsite incrementality measurement “uses test and […] The post Albertsons Media Collective offers new measurement for advertisers appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
AppDirect announced it has acquired PartnerStack, which operates a partner relationship management (PRM) platform. The acquisition enhances AppDirect’s “ability to help companies leverage ecosystems and distribution as a primary growth engine,” it said. PartnerStack describes itself as an ecosystem orchestration platform for B2B companies. AppDirect is a B2B subscription commerce platform. It has been growing […] The post AppDirect completes acquisition of PartnerStack for partner relationship management appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Bluon is bringing digital commerce directly into the repair workflow for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) contractors. The company provides software and equipment data for HVAC technicians. Bluon launched a feature on April 13 called PartsConnect. It said the new tool helps technicians identify compatible replacement parts, see which local distributors have them […] The post Bluon launches PartsConnect tool for HVAC contractors appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Although ecommerce platform and technology company Salesforce has touted its acquisition of Cimulate for the latter’s search capabilities, there’s more to the deal. Gordon Evans, chief marketing officer of Salesforce’s Commerce Cloud, told Digital Commerce 360 that the acquisition has expanded Salesforce’s agentic artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. Evans noted that Salesforce uses Cimulate technology to […] The post How Salesforce is using Cimulate search technology appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Albertsons is factoring in rising fuel costs into its outlook as it seeks to grow its fulfillment and delivery. On Albertsons’ fiscal Q4 2025 earnings call with analysts, executives shared how the retailer is approaching inflation and overall cost increases. Speaking broadly about inflation first, CEO Susan Morris said Albertsons still expects industry inflation on […] The post Albertsons factors rising fuel costs into fulfillment, delivery appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Fastenal saw overall sales grow in its fiscal Q1, in large part due to its growing “digital footprint,” but it noted macroeconomic forces — notably tied to tariffs and war — creating challenges in the quarter. Fastenal describes its digital footprint as “a combination of our sales through FMI (FASTStock, FASTBin, and FASTVend) plus that […] The post Tariffs, war impact Fastenal growth in Q1 appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Amazon and Winn-Dixie have announced their expansion of a grocery delivery partnership in Florida. The expansion increases same-day delivery availability for online grocery orders across the state, reaching more of Florida’s largest metropolitan areas. The companies said consumers can check delivery availability in their area by visiting amazon.com/winndixie or using the Amazon shopping app. This […] The post Amazon expands grocery delivery partnership with Winn-Dixie in Florida appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
American Express has launched a developer kit in addition to purchase protection for agentic commerce transactions, the payments company shared with Digital Commerce 360. Its “Agentic Commerce Experiences” (ACE) developer kit features five key components, Luke Gebb, executive vice president and global head of innovation, told Digital Commerce 360. He described agentic commerce as “a […] The post American Express launches developer kit, purchase protection for agentic commerce appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Walmart and Synchrony expanded the scope of their work together, opening up acceptance of Synchrony’s CareCredit cards for new health and wellness products. The companies noted in an April 7 announcement that credit cards issued through the CareCredit program could be used on a variety of new products at Walmart.com, as well as all Walmart […] The post Walmart begins accepting CareCredit cards for health and wellness purchases appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
FedEx Corp. has announced that its chief financial officer (CFO), John Dietrich, well step down from his role. The news ties into when the company expects to complete its spin-off of FedEx Freight into a new publicly traded company, on June 1, 2026. That’s when Dietrich officially steps down from the CFO role at FedEx. […] The post FedEx CFO to step down in June appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Ecommerce technology provider Salesforce has been piloting a program in which it offers its merchants an integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. This is part of a growing trend among retailers and technology providers to join more artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platforms as additional channels to make sales. Gordon Evans, chief marketing officer of Salesforce’s Commerce Cloud, shared […] The post Salesforce shares approach toward integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
TD SYNNEX reported record revenue in its fiscal Q1 2026, propelled by continued demand and successful artificial intelligence (AI) integration. The IT distributor said revenue reached $17.2 billion in the quarter ended Feb. 28, an 18% increase over the same period in the previous year. That result significantly outpaced projects, the company said. Net income […] The post TD SYNNEX Q1 revenue surpasses expectations appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
NozzlePro has launched ecommerce functionality for distributors to purchase its pressure-wash nozzles. The launch went live April 1. NozzlePro is a division under SuperKlean Washdown Products. NozzlePro said the ecommerce launch allows both distributors and “end users” to browse, view list pricing and complete purchases instantly. About the NozzlePro ecommerce launch NozzlePro said its ecommerce-enabled […] The post NozzlePro launches ecommerce capability for distributors appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Kroger is getting into the flash-food business, expanding its partnership with surplus grocery app Flashfood. The companies are expanding their partnership to all 100-plus stores in Kroger’s Mid-Atlantic Division, bringing discount past-their-peak fresh groceries to customers in Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. The program underwent a pilot launch in 16 stores in the Richmond, […] The post Kroger and Flashfood expand partnership to reduce food waste appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Tax compliance software firm Avalara Inc. is further embedding its automated tax tools directly into the commerce systems used by many businesses, adding a new integration with Fiserv’s Clover. Broadly, Avalara develops software that helps businesses calculate, file and manage taxes across digital and physical sales channels. Its tools — including new artificial intelligence (AI) […] The post Avalara adds integration with Clover for tax compliance appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Quickly following its acquisition of The Container Store, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has announced it will acquire Lumber Liquidators, Cabinets To Go and other F9 Brands’ assets. Bed Bath & Beyond expects the deal to acquire The Container Store, which it announced April 2, to close in July. The $150 million deal includes the […] The post Bed Bath & Beyond adds to list of acquisitions with F9 Brands deal appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Amazon Pharmacy has announced that it now sells a recently approved glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medication, offering same-day delivery for it as well. The product from Eli Lilly, Foundayo, is a once-daily pill. The companies said the GLP-1 medication is a “treatment for adults with obesity or overweight with weight-related medical problems.” They began selling the […] The post Amazon Pharmacy to sell Eli Lilly GLP-1 pill with same-day delivery appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Levi Strauss & Co. reported increases in both overall net revenue and net revenue from ecommerce in its fiscal Q1 ended March 1. Net revenue increased 14% year over year to $1.74 billion in the quarter, while net revenue from ecommerce grew 21% over the same period. Executives at the denim retailer discussed success in […] The post Levi Strauss grows ecommerce, overall sales in Q1 appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Ecommerce entered 2026 with momentum behind online resale growth, and some of the biggest names in the space — along with young startups — are trying to capitalize on that interest with artificial intelligence (AI). In Seattle, venture-backed Gone.com is using AI for pricing. Elsewhere, the startup Phia, which is barely a year old, is […] The post Ecommerce Trends: What is AI’s role in resale growth? appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
The ecommerce platform Commerce.com’s board of directors publicly rebuffed the terms of a proposed acquisition by the technology company Rezolve Ai. Rezolve announced on April 8 that it would take its offer directly to Commerce.com shareholders. “We have been transparent with the Commerce.com Board, but they have chosen not to engage while their shareholders suffer […] The post Rezolve Ai takes merger proposal to Commerce.com’s shareholders appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Trust in online product reviews is increasing despite artificial intelligence (AI) “slop” becoming more widespread, according to research from the marketing and automation platform Omnisend. In a January 2026 study, Omnisend found that 84% of Americans said they trust online product reviews. At the same time, 33% trust online product reviews more than they did […] The post Report: Consumers wary of ‘AI slop,’ still trust online reviews appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
At consumer electronics brand Dell, traffic from agentic artificial intelligence (AI) sources has grown in recent months, but with qualifiers. Breanna Fowler, head of global consumer revenue programs at Dell, told Digital Commerce 360 that for now, she is still “unimpressed” with agentic AI. There has been an uptick in traffic from agentic AI, she […] The post Dell use case for agentic AI could revolve around search rather than commerce appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Oracle’s latest wave of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled applications among its “Fusion Agentic Applications,” in the Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications portfolio, now includes an app specifically geared to bridge engineering and procurement processes. Dubbed Design-to-Source Workspace for product lifecycle management (PLM), the application is intended to speed up sourcing outcomes based on design decisions. According to […] The post Oracle bets on agentic AI for its procurement solutions, adding new app to SCM appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Ace Hardware has announced a delivery partnership with Uber Eats across the United States. The hardware cooperative operates more than 3,700 locations across the country. As of April 7, consumers can now shop from each location through the Uber Eats app, the companies announced. Bill Kiss, head of digital at Ace Hardware, said in the […] The post Ace Hardware adds Uber Eats for last-mile delivery appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Wholesale distributor F.W. Webb launched a mobile app that it said helps trade professionals order parts faster. F.W. Webb distributes parts for plumbing, heating, HVAC, refrigeration, pipes, valves, fittings and other purposes. It operates more than 100 locations across nine states, primarily in the Northeast of the United States. In its announcement, F.W. Webb said […] The post F.W. Webb launches mobile app for trade professionals appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
TradeCentric and commercetools announced an ecommerce-focused “strategic partnership” tied to procurement for B2B buyers. The companies said in the announcement that their partnership helps suppliers grow revenue faster while making procurement less complex. TradeCentric and commercetools said the partnership will help suppliers connect digital storefronts “directly to buyers’ procurement systems.” TradeCentric provides B2B e-procurement integration […] The post TradeCentric, commercetools partner on B2B ecommerce appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is adding yet another brand to its collection with the acquisition of The Container Store, the retailer announced on April 2. The $150 million deal includes the organization chain, along with brands Elfa and Closet Works, and is expected to be finalized in July. Bed Bath & Beyond is No. […] The post Bed Bath & Beyond to acquire The Container Store appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Even as outdoor apparel brand Eddie Bauer may be struggling to keep its physical stores open, it is moving forward with digital plans, adding Deck Commerce to its technology stack. O5 Group, which holds the license for Eddie Bauer’s North America wholesale and ecommerce businesses, has tapped Deck Commerce as the order orchestration platform to […] The post Eddie Bauer adopts Deck Commerce’s platform for order orchestration appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
NextNRG Inc., which delivers gasoline directly to parked vehicles, is adding groceries to the mix through a new partnership with rapid-delivery platform Gopuff. The energy technology company operates EzFill, a mobile fueling service that lets drivers schedule refueling through an app rather than stopping at a gas station. Now, NextNRG plans to layer retail into […] The post Gopuff to work with NextNRG on delivering groceries alongside gas appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
BJ’s Wholesale has named a new chief merchandising officer, tasking her with “delivering continued growth across categories.” Stephanie Reibling stepped into the executive vice president, chief merchandising officer role at BJ’s Wholesale on April 1, 2026. There, she now reports to Paul Cichocki, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at the company. The retailer […] The post BJ’s Wholesale names new chief merchandising officer appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Amazon will implement “temporary surcharges” on fulfillment fees tied to fuel and logistics, the company announced in a post on the Amazon Seller Central website. Businesses, including Amazon, have faced increased operating costs tied to fulfillment and supply chains as a result of the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran. The war has disrupted — […] The post Amazon to add fuel and logistics surcharges appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Shopify Inc. announced that it is extending business-to-business (B2B) features to its direct-to-consumer (DTC) merchants. The ecommerce platform provider said Shopify merchants using its “basic,” “grow” and “advanced” plans now have access to those B2B features “at no extra cost.” Furthermore, it said merchants on plans other than what it calls “Shopify Plus” can now […] The post Shopify adds B2B features for more merchants appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Instacart has redesigned the Aldi ecommerce website and mobile app for the U.S., the companies announced. Instacart also announced it is now the exclusive fulfillment partner for Aldi U.S. across the retailer’s website and app. It first began handling fulfillment for Aldi U.S.’s website and app in 2019, according to the announcement. Instacart also said […] The post Aldi U.S. to exclusively use Instacart for ecommerce fulfillment appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
As agentic commerce continues to evolve, the technology that makes payments work in the resulting transactions continues to adapt as well, including from global payment network owners Visa and Mastercard. Both companies announced solutions in 2025, signaling that they cared about whether or not artificial intelligence (AI) agent-driven transactions would take place on their networks. […] The post Ecommerce Trends: How Visa and Mastercard are approaching agentic commerce appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
QXO Inc. has completed its acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners, the former announced April 1. The companies first announced the deal in February, paving the way for QXO to acquire Kodiak from Court Square Capital Partners. The deal is valued at about $2.25 billion. QXO is a publicly traded distributor of building products in North […] The post QXO completes Kodiak Building Partners acquisition appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
The Home Depot announced that its next chief technology officer (CTO) will arrive with executive experience from Ford Motor Company. Franziska Bell will take on CTO duties as of April 6, the company announced on April 1. The Home Depot Inc. ranks No. 4 in the Top 2000 Database. The Digital Commerce 360 database ranks North […] The post Home Depot names a new CTO appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Payments provider Visa has announced six tools for dispute resolution that use artificial intelligence (AI). Ultimately, it intends for the tools to reduce inefficiency and outdated processes. Furthermore, Visa said it designed its expanded tool suite to help both merchants and financial institutions to “cut administrative costs, reduce fraud-related losses and redirect those resources toward […] The post Visa adds AI tools for dispute resolution appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Allbirds, the footwear brand that went public in 2021, will be sold for $39 million to a new owner, the company announced on March 30. The board of directors at the former rising star among direct-to-consumer brands unanimously approved the deal. If the deal proceeds, it will see American Exchange Group acquire Allbirds’ intellectual property, […] The post Allbirds to be sold for $39 million appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Agentic commerce technology provider Firmly has announced that retailers are using its newest platform offering to “more easily sell” through developing AI channels. In late March, the tech company introduced what it called Firmly Connect. It described Firmly Connect as a no-code onboarding platform for online retailers that integrates with merchants’ existing websites and other […] The post Retailers sign on for Firmly agentic commerce platform appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
ProVendorConnect has launched a B2B procurement marketplace aimed at homeowners associations, property management firms and commercial facility operators. It seeks to standardize contractor sourcing in a fragmented property services market. The Tampa, Florida-based company said the platform replaces informal contractor referrals and manual request-for-proposal processes with a centralized system for competitive bidding, vendor comparison and […] The post ProVendorConnect launches B2B marketplace for property managers appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Sysco’s $29.1 billion agreement to acquire Restaurant Depot highlights a broader shift in foodservice distribution toward hybrid B2B ecommerce models that combine digital ordering, physical locations and traditional delivery. Executives said the deal will create “a nationwide omnichannel food service provider,” expanding how customers buy based on price, speed and service preferences. The transaction brings […] The post Sysco-Restaurant Depot deal signals a shift to hybrid B2B ecommerce appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Sponsor content is created on behalf of and in collaboration with Melissa by DigitalCommerce360. A Melissa e-book outlines how inaccurate address data contributes to delivery issues, checkout friction and fraud risk, and details how retailers can improve data quality at the point of entry. Retailers continue to invest in faster delivery, expanded fulfillment networks and […] The post Bad address data starts at checkout — and carries through fulfillment appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how B2B companies invest in ecommerce and digital commerce technology, driving consolidation across software vendors and accelerating demand for integrated platforms, according to a March 2026 market update from Redpoint Ventures. The 70-slide presentation outlines a shift in B2B enterprise spending away from fragmented software stacks and toward AI-enabled systems […] The post AI pushes B2B ecommerce toward fewer platforms as budgets shift appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
The Würth Group is expanding its use of the SAP Business Network to standardize how customers purchase indirect materials, as it works to reduce manual order processing and improve integration across e-procurement systems. Würth is a distributor of fastening and assembly materials with a catalog of more than 125,000 products. It said fragmented customer procurement […] The post Würth expands e-procurement integration to streamline B2B purchasing appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
GigaCloud Technology Inc. said it has launched a marketplace initiative with Otto Group to expand product assortment across Europe. Under the initiative, GigaCloud will introduce select sellers, including furniture brands and suppliers, to Otto’s European marketplace platform. The effort is aimed at increasing available inventory while leveraging GigaCloud’s global supplier network and ecommerce infrastructure. GigaCloud […] The post GigaCloud partners with Otto Group to expand European marketplace assortment appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
EBay Inc. is preparing to join Meta Platforms Inc.’s latest push into creator-led commerce. The move comes as social media platforms race to bridge the gap between discovery and the final transaction. Meta is adding the online marketplace to its affiliate commerce program, allowing Facebook creators to tag eBay listings directly within posts and Reels. […] The post Meta adds eBay to its growing affiliate commerce program appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Figuring out how and where to return Amazon orders could get easier for some customers, and FedEx Office locations nationwide will play a key part. Amazon announced that it added 1,500 FedEx Office locations to its network of return vendors, pushing the total number of U.S. drop-off points past 10,000 and giving four out of […] The post Amazon gets back together with FedEx to expand free returns options appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Consumer electronics brand Skullcandy has shared improvements to its fraud prevention, in part due to its work with technology company Riskified. Skullcandy was “concerned about lost revenue and customer service inquiries generated by shoppers whose non-fraudulent orders were declined and then canceled,” according to an announcement from Riskified detailing the companies’ work together. Zach Belles, […] The post Skullcandy taps Riskified for fraud prevention appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.
Oracle Corp. has introduced a set of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled applications embedded across its finance, supply chain, and procurement software, extending automation and agents into systems that support B2B ecommerce transactions. The company said it has integrated “Fusion Agentic Applications” into Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications. It said it designed them to conduct business processes with […] The post Oracle embeds AI agents in finance, supply chain and procurement systems appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.