Digital commerce stories
Brands are racing to secure AI shopping visibility as 84% of commerce media leaders back recommendation placements, despite consumer caution.
Merchants and banks could see fewer false declines and faster digital settlement as Visa expands AI tools, token updates and stablecoin pilots.
AI agents will be able to make purchases with user-approved controls, as Visa moves to bring tokenised payments into OpenAI's commerce tools.
Automated buying by AI systems could soon run at machine speed, with Mastercard backed by more than 30 partners to enable it.
Trust is lagging behind consumer appetite for AI-led shopping, leaving merchants racing to add controls before wider adoption takes hold.
Senior payments executives will debate fraud, instant transfers and AI-led commerce as Europe faces pressure to reduce dependence on non-European rails.
Banks in Asia Pacific are set to use Mastercard's offers platform to counter super apps and prove more sales from promotions.
Price remains the main driver for Prime Day shoppers, even as 43% now use AI tools to compare offers and spot discounts.
Disconnected stock and pricing data had held back eCommerce growth, but the retailer now processes about 12,000 updates a day across 18 branches.
Tighter oversight is pushing card sponsorship beyond market entry, with RS2 arguing firms now need stronger controls over processing, fraud and settlement.
Businesses could gain faster cross-border settlement and wider payout reach as TerraPay links its payment network with PalWallet's stablecoin rails.
The framework aims to let merchants verify authorised AI agents, block rogue automation and monetise machine traffic as commerce shifts online.
Retailers risk losing sales to AI agents as most of the UK's biggest eCommerce brands lack the technical setup for autonomous checkout.
Businesses will be able to distinguish trusted AI shoppers from malicious bots as automated requests surge across retail and publishing sites.
Only 10% of retailers say they can deliver personalisation at scale, as fragmented data and systems slow Australia's AI push.
The new platform aims to cut retail integration setup from weeks to hours, as businesses seek faster links between storefronts, ERP and warehouse systems.
Shoppers feeling the squeeze are driving demand for discounted home, garden and tech items as 86% worry about living costs, AliExpress said.
Malaysia gains a new global operator as Digital Realty begins building capacity for cloud and AI demand in Cyberjaya.
The new tool aims to help marketers track purchases across sites and apps, reducing attribution gaps as shoppers switch channels.
Recurring payments can now be authorised directly from UK bank accounts, with live use already underway for investing and rent.