E Commerce Trends

Deloitte: Holiday e-commerce to reach up to $319B in 2026–27

Deloitte expects online holiday sales to grow 7.5% to 8.4% from November through January, well ahead of the 4% to 4.8% it projects for all retail.

Whatnot hits $20 billion valuation as live-auction commerce goes mainstream retail

Whatnot raised $545M at a $20B valuation, nearly doubling in months, as live-auction commerce forces enterprise retailers to rethink digital selling.

Conversational commerce, retail media, and a 0.2% June sales print are rewriting the enterprise retail playbook

Three converging forces, AI chat shopping, booming retail media, and a soft June sales number, are forcing enterprise retail operators to act now.

Amazon Business hits $60 billion in annualized sales as AI and computer vision reshape B2B ecommerce in 2026

Amazon Business, Instacart, and agentic AI are rewriting the rules of B2B and grocery ecommerce, here's what operators need to know.

Instacart's Arpalus acquisition signals AI-driven shelf intelligence is now table stakes for grocery operators

Instacart acquires computer vision firm Arpalus as AI-influenced retail ecommerce accelerates, reshaping what grocery and retail operators must evaluate now.

Marketplace dominance and mobile growth are reshaping enterprise e-commerce strategy

Nearly half of brands now name marketplaces as their top channel, and mobile commerce continues to expand its share of online spending.

B2B ecommerce pulse: AI agents, marketplace expansion, and digital investment drive mid-2026 momentum

From Kawasaki Engines' 500% AOV jump to a $20.4T global market, B2B ecommerce is accelerating fast in mid-2026.

The Global BOPIS Market

Retailers are capturing a $700 billion opportunity by 2027 as consumers increasingly blend online shopping with in-store convenience

A New Era of Retail is the Rise and Integration of Social Commerce

Live streaming and social platforms are fundamentally reshaping how brands connect with shoppers in real time

From Cart to Click: Retailers Must Enhance Operational Efficiency and Data Management in the Age of Grocery Ecommerce

Grocery retailers face mounting pressure to streamline operations and harness customer data as online shopping accelerates across the sector

Brand Trust and Authenticity: Two Essentials that Will Make AI a Valued Resource in the Unified Retail Experience

Retailers must prioritize trust and authenticity to transform AI from a tool into a customer asset

Retail Revolution: Social Commerce is No Fad, It’s the Future

Over one-third of U.S. internet users now shop directly through social platforms, signaling a fundamental shift in how brands will reach consumers

GNC’s Omni-Channel Evolution From Brick and Mortar to Commerce Hub

Retailers that blend physical stores with digital channels are capturing customer loyalty in ways traditional competitors cannot