Digital Commerce

B2B eCommerce's real barrier isn't technology, it's the complexity that digital moves, not removes

Manufacturers and distributors racing to digitize are discovering that platforms shift complexity rather than eliminate it, and loyalty, AI readiness, and data

Wesco's data center sales surge 45% as AI infrastructure demand reshapes B2B distribution

Wesco International's Q2 data center sales jumped 45% as AI buildout drives industrial distributor revenue, while broader ecommerce trends show digital channels

B2B digital commerce is hitting escape velocity, and distributors who ignore it are already behind

Amazon's 20% Q2 growth and Watsco's 37% digital revenue share signal that B2B ecommerce is no longer optional for distributors and operators.

AI and same-day delivery are now the two forcing functions reshaping U.S. ecommerce operations

From Lululemon's AI rollout to DoorDash's Shopify tie-up, enterprise retailers are betting on automation and speed to close the gap with digital-native rivals.

Amazon Business reaches $60 billion in annualized gross sales as agentic AI rewrites B2B discovery

Amazon Business hits $60B in annualized gross sales while agentic AI agents begin replacing human-driven B2B product discovery.

Amazon Business hits $60 billion in annualized gross sales as B2B ecommerce enters its agentic era

Amazon Business reaches $60B in annualized gross sales while agentic AI begins reshaping how enterprise buyers discover and procure products online.

Amazon Business hits $60 billion in annualized gross sales as agentic AI reshapes B2B procurement

Amazon Business has reached $60B in annualized gross sales, a milestone that arrives just as agentic AI begins rewiring how B2B buyers discover and purchase.

Fastenal's digital sales climb in Q2 as B2B ecommerce reshapes industrial procurement

Fastenal's Q2 digital sales growth and a broader B2B ecommerce surge signal that industrial procurement teams can no longer treat online channels as optional.

B2B e-commerce is bigger than B2C. Here's what procurement teams need to know

B2B online sales dwarf B2C globally, and Millennial-driven procurement is accelerating the shift. Operators need a digital channel strategy now.

B2B ecommerce is posting real numbers — and operators are taking notice

MSC Industrial's Q3 sales crossed $1B, Kawasaki Engines USA grew AOV 500%, and Global Industrial posted 9.2% Q1 growth — all tied to digital channel investment.

B2B ecommerce is posting real numbers — and operators are taking notice

MSC Industrial's Q3 sales crossed $1 billion, with ecommerce leading the way. Here's what the data means for procurement and ops teams.

B2B ecommerce is posting real numbers — and operators are taking notice

MSC Industrial's Q3 topped $1B in sales as B2B ecommerce adoption accelerates. Here's what the data means for procurement and ops teams.

Global e-commerce market on track to nearly double by 2035, driven by mobile, AI, and D2C shifts

A new forecast puts the global e-commerce market at $19.83T by 2035, with AI personalization, D2C platforms, and mobile-first checkout reshaping how enterprise

B2B digital commerce hits its stride: MSC Industrial, Carrier Enterprise, and Sherwin-Williams show how it's done

B2B ecommerce is moving from experiment to core revenue engine, with real numbers from MSC Industrial, Carrier Enterprise, and Sherwin-Williams proving the poin

The Power of Trust and Flexibility: How Shop On TV Uses PayPal to Redefine the Customer Buying Experience

In today’s evolving retail landscape, the intersection of television and ecommerce is redefining how consumers discover and purchase products. As audiences watch, they increasingly expect to buy in the moment — a trend fueling the rise of “shoppertainment,” where entertainment meets instant conversion. For many retailers entering this space, one of the biggest hurdles…

How PayPal Is Powering a New Era of Luxury at Watches of Switzerland

In a world where luxury and accessibility often stand at opposite ends of the spectrum, digital payment innovation is helping close the gap. The rise of flexible financing options has redefined how consumers experience high-end retail, especially in sectors like fine jewelry and horology. Platforms like PayPal have become more than just transactional tools—they’re…

From Code to Commerce: PayPal Dev Days Puts AI at the Heart of Innovation

At PayPal Dev Days, the convergence of agentic AI tools and real-world developer ingenuity signaled a bold shift in the future of digital commerce. This wasn’t just about code—it was a glimpse into a world where AI collaborates, not just automates, and developers become architects of intelligent systems. Across immersive sessions and live coding…

Major Brands Are Investing in Generative AI for Digital Commerce. They Need to Prioritize Data Transparency to Build Consumer Trust.

In the rapidly evolving world of digital commerce, how can businesses harness the power of generative AI without crossing the ethical line of consumer privacy? Making best use of generative AI in digital commerce is proving a more difficult balancing act than the initial hype around tools like ChatGPT may have signaled. A…

EY-Shopify Global Alliance with Warren Tomlin

On this episode of the What Just Happened? podcast, host Christine Russo speaks with Warren Tomlin, Managing Partner at EY, on the new alliance his company just made with Shopify. It might seem strange for a company like EY to team with Shopify, but Warren makes a case for it. “It’s not about how it…