E-commerce: EU Cracks Down on Temu and Shein, Amazon Tests Holiday Early
E-commerce is marked by regulatory shifts in Europe, early holiday promotions from Amazon, and growing reliance on AI.| Iceclog
Social commerce, buying directly via social platforms, is moving fast in the Netherlands. According to the latest “Social Commerce Playbook for the Netherlands 2025,” the market is set to grow at an annual rate of 20.6% this year, reaching around USD 7.39 billion. From 2021 to 2024, it recorded a 22% CAGR, and forecasts suggest a 16.6% … Continue reading Social Commerce Momentum Takes Off in the Netherlands→ The post Social Commerce Momentum Takes Off in the Netherlands appeared f...| Iceclog
Royal Computers SRL, one of Romania’s leading IT and electronics distributors, has joined the Full Icecat to enhance the way product content is delivered and presented across its sales channels. With this integration, the company now has access to enriched, standardized, and up-to-date product data covering thousands of items in its catalog. This move strengthens … Continue reading Royal Computers Romania Elevates Digital Distribution with Full Icecat→ The post Royal Computers Romania...| Iceclog
A new Pew Research Center study found that across 25 countries, awareness of artificial intelligence (AI) is high — but concern outpaces excitement. A median of 34% of adults say they are more worried than excited about AI’s increased use in daily life, while only 16% say they’re more excited than concerned. Similarly, people tend … Continue reading Global Views on AI Are Changing — What That Signals for Ecommerce→ The post Global Views on AI Are Changing — What That Signals f...| Iceclog
Walmart has announced a bold new partnership with OpenAI that lets customers shop directly within ChatGPT using an Instant Checkout feature. This move isn’t just a novelty. It’s a clear signal: major e‑commerce players are pivoting toward agentic AI commerce — and others will need to follow. This trend is likely to ripple across the … Continue reading Walmart Partners with OpenAI — A Signal for AI-Driven Shopping to Go Mainstream→ The post Walmart Partners with OpenAI — A Sign...| Iceclog
Icecat is thrilled to announce its participation in E-SHOW Madrid 2025, taking place on October 29–30 at IFEMA Madrid. As part of Tech Show Madrid, this event stands as one of Europe’s most influential gatherings for digital commerce, retail innovation, and technology. At E-SHOW, Icecat will showcase how artificial intelligence and structured product data are … Continue reading Join Icecat at E-SHOW Madrid 2025: Shaping the Future of Digital Commerce with AI→ The post Join Icecat at E...| Iceclog
In Icecat Release 234, we delivered a series of strategic updates across the Icecat ecosystem aimed at improving user experience, platform reliability, and operational efficiency. Key achievements include the introduction of the PartnerAuth Service for seamless SSO access to the Hexagon platform, enhanced visibility and stability of the MCP Server, new integrations and workflow improvements … Continue reading Icecat Release Notes 234: Unified Access, MCP Enhancements, New Integrations, and ...| Iceclog
A recent essay from Yale’s School of Management warns that the AI world may be showing signs of a bubble. The authors argue that the frenzy of AI equity deals, interlocking investments among big tech players, and speculative valuations are all red flags. Signs of AI Overinvestment and Market Strain According to the Yale authors, … Continue reading Is the AI Boom Overheating? What Ecommerce Leaders Should Watch→ The post Is the AI Boom Overheating? What Ecommerce Leaders Should Watch a...| Iceclog
Roborock, a global pioneer in intelligent home cleaning solutions, has joined Open Icecat to strengthen how its products are showcased across digital and retail platforms. Through this partnership, Roborock ensures its product data—from images to specifications—is instantly accessible and accurate. It’s also beautifully presented everywhere customers shop. About Roborock Roborock develops smart cleaning devices designed … Continue reading Roborock joins Open Icecat to elevate smart ho...| Iceclog
Large international platforms have made strong advances in the Netherlands. Yet, local Dutch retailers continue to dominate the online market. According to the Twinkle100 ranking, none of the Chinese platforms — AliExpress, Shein, or Temu — made it into the top ten. Even Amazon slipped in both turnover and ranking. Dutch Retailers Hold Their Lead … Continue reading Local Online Stores Still Hold Dutch Ecommerce Crown — And What That Means for Brands→ The post Local Online Stores Sti...| Iceclog
E-commerce is marked by regulatory shifts in Europe, early holiday promotions from Amazon, and growing reliance on AI.| Iceclog
Jakks Joins Open Icecat in Denmark to deliver enriched toy content and smooth product data.| Iceclog
When ASML announced it was investing €1.3 billion in French startup Mistral AI, the news reverberated far beyond the semiconductor industry.| Iceclog
Parcel lockers are reshaping e‑commerce logistics, with Icecat enabling accurate, delivery-ready product content.| Iceclog
Intel AI-Driven Restructuring will cut 25,000 jobs in 2025 as the company realigns operations to boost efficiency and compete in the AI era.| Iceclog
How conversational AI is reshaping ecommerce with faster purchases, personalized shopping, and seamless customer experiences| Iceclog
Localized Xerox Icecat assets enhance product listings, improve shopper engagement, and support sales across Western European markets.| Iceclog
Two of the most talked-about protocols in the agent space are the Mutual Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent-to-Agent (A2A) communication.| Iceclog
China is the largest e-commerce market worldwide, accounting for about 50% of global transactions, according to recent market research.| Iceclog
