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The latest headlines on artificial intelligence and online retail from selected trade media, updated every hour.

Last updated: 25 October 2026, 11:16 (UTC)

  1. Digital Commerce 360 E-Commerce

    Staples Canada launches Staples Business to unify B2B offerings

    Staples Canada has launched Staples Business, a new brand in the market to bring office supplies, technology, print and facilities services together for Canadian business customers. The brand will focus on two tiers: one for smaller businesses and one for larger buyers that need…

  2. Digital Commerce 360 E-Commerce

    Walmart unveils AI agent shopping controls, spending limits

    Walmart wants its shoppers to stay in control as artificial intelligence (AI) agents take on a bigger role across ecommerce. The retailer is rolling out new tools designed to let customers oversee AI agent purchases, streamline how agents shop and set boundaries for what they…

  3. Digital Commerce 360 E-Commerce

    David’s Bridal plans to spin off its AI-powered Pearl platform

    In 2025, David’s Bridal’s Shopify transition paved the way for an agentic artificial intelligence (AI) reimagining of its Pearl wedding planner — and now, the company has plans to spin off Pearl as its own entity. K&F Growth Acquisition Corp. II, as special purposed acquisition…

  4. Digital Commerce 360 E-Commerce

    Salesforce to acquire Braze for $5.66 billion to expand AI-powered marketing

    Salesforce plans to acquire Braze for $5.66 billion, making an artificial intelligence (AI) play for technology to help brands respond to shopper behavior in real time. Under the definitive agreement announced Oct. 20, Braze shareholders would receive $47.50 per share in cash.…

  5. Practical Ecommerce E-Commerce

    AI Shopping Metrics Considered

    Successful AI shopping assistance is measured by the quality of buying decisions, not how much time customers spend interacting with the tool. The post AI Shopping Metrics Considered appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

  6. Digital Commerce 360 E-Commerce

    Parts Town Unlimited names new CIO and chief accounting officer to leadership team

    Equipment distributor Parts Town Unlimited named two new executives to its leadership team, including a chief information officer (CIO) to oversee its digital efforts. The CIO role will belong to Pat Quint. Meanwhile, Kristi Belhumeur is taking on new duties as the company’s…

  7. Practical Ecommerce E-Commerce

    New Ecommerce Tools: October 21, 2026

    New services this week include AI-powered marketing, agentic commerce, return platforms, dropshipping, cross-border commerce, sales tax management, and more. The post New Ecommerce Tools: October 21, 2026 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

  8. Digital Commerce 360 E-Commerce

    Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus memberships to come bundled in $120 subscription

    Walmart Inc. will bundle memberships for its Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus programs, making a bet that shoppers will subscribe to both when given the chance to save nearly $100. The paid membership programs for Walmart and its sibling chain of club locations both include free…

  9. Digital Commerce 360 E-Commerce

    Wildfire and Badge bring merchant rewards into Apple, Google and Samsung wallets

    The loyalty platform Wildfire Systems and mobile wallet infrastructure provider Badge are partnering to push merchant offers and cashback rewards to more shoppers through popular payment methods. The companies announced their partnership at the Money20/20 USA event in Las Vegas.…

  10. Practical Ecommerce E-Commerce

    Shopify, Vercel Arm Stores for AI Agents

    The collaboration allows humans and external AI agents alike to shop a store. The post Shopify, Vercel Arm Stores for AI Agents appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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