The Ultimate Guide to Commerce Systems
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Commerce Systems.
What to know about Commerce Systems
Commerce Systems encompass the technologies and platforms that enable businesses to conduct trade and financial transactions efficiently in today’s digital economy. This category includes everything from payment infrastructure and order management to digital wallets and eCommerce platforms, which collectively shape how goods and services are bought and sold in both B2C and B2B landscapes.
The stories tagged with Commerce Systems highlight cutting-edge collaborations, innovations, and strategic partnerships that drive improvements in payment security, operational automation, and customer experiences. They explore how companies are leveraging AI, cloud technologies, and sustainable practices to modernize payment infrastructures, optimize order fulfillment, and expand global commerce capabilities.
Readers interested in Commerce Systems will find valuable insights into emerging trends such as greener payment solutions, frictionless checkout processes, the rise of buy-now-pay-later models, and digital transformation initiatives impacting retailers, manufacturers, and fintech organizations. This tag serves as a window into how commerce technology continues to evolve to meet changing consumer expectations and market challenges worldwide.
Australian Commerce Systems News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Melbourne supermarket chain overhauls systems with AIBUILD
Melbourne supermarket network uses AIBUILD to connect sales, stock and deliveries, with real-time systems now handling more than 2,000 orders a day.
Villagehood launches app to connect Australian mums
Villagehood has unveiled a community app aimed at helping Australian mothers arrange local meet-ups, after more than 100 attended its Sydney launch.
Commerce unveils AI-led eCommerce & payments updates
Merchants are set to gain faster checkout, broader payment options and AI shopping tools as Commerce expands its platform updates.
Skailed launches automated FAQ tool for eCommerce pages
Retailers with sprawling catalogues can now automate product FAQs, reducing manual content work while boosting page visibility for shoppers.
Australian businesses embrace social selling, PayPal says
Social platforms now account for 11% of online sales in Australia, with smaller firms driving a rapid shift to direct digital storefronts.
Amazon ad revenue surges 62% in Australia, says Pattern
Amazon's ad business is now outpacing major rivals in Australia, as Pattern estimates annual revenue reached USD $392 million in 2025.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Commerce Systems
Agentic era and the UI transition
AI expert reveals the 'New Currency' in AI discovery for eCommerce brands
Constructor posts surge on AI retail search momentum
SEON unveils global partner initiative for AI fraud fight
Constructor earns sole Customers' Choice in Gartner report
Expert Columns
AI shopping boom puts checkout under pressure
Five ways to maximise benefits of mobile-first systems
Agentic commerce and the evolution of retail purchase behaviour
Unpacking the Impact of Agentic Commerce Across ANZ
ChatGPT's Checkout retreat: An opportunity for Aussie retailers?
The supply chains seeing real AI returns have one thing in common
Diverse perspectives driving innovation for the real world
Regulating the internet is like trying to bottle lightning using chopsticks
How address validation transforms Shopify deliveries
The impact of email verification on eCommerce success
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Commerce Systems News
Shift4 adds USDT payments to Pay with Crypto service
Shift4 partners with Lydian to add USDT to Pay with Crypto, letting US merchants take stablecoin payments and settle in local currency.
RingCentral expands AI receptionist to SMS & WhatsApp
The update could help smaller firms handle more customer enquiries without adding staff, as RingCentral adds SMS, WhatsApp and queue support.
Asendia & SingPost forge cross-border eCommerce tie-up
Merchants will get broader parcel routes as new EU import rules and US de minimis changes prompt Asendia and SingPost to offer duty-paid shipping.
Salsify launches SalsifyIQ an intelligence layer commerce
The new layer is meant to help brands and retailers keep product data aligned as AI-led shopping and retailer requirements become more complex.
Bolster AI launches marketplace monitoring & takedowns
Brands facing counterfeit listings can now automate removals on marketplaces, where fraud is rising and average losses reach USD $10.2 million a year.
ICANN opens new domain ending applications for 2026
Brands, cities and communities now have until 12 August 2026 to seek their own web suffixes, as ICANN widens the application round to 27 scripts.
Syspro launches marketplace for manufacturing ERP users
Manufacturers and distributors can now cut integration headaches as Syspro’s new marketplace bundles partner software around its ERP platform.
Digital Wave & ChannelEngine team on marketplace data
Brands using marketplaces could cut manual listing work as Digital Wave Technology links its data platform to ChannelEngine's network of more than 1,300 channels.
Experian launches Agent Trust for AI-led commerce
The new framework aims to curb fraud and unauthorised purchases as AI agents start making payments on behalf of shoppers.
Feedonomics launches AI shopping catalogue exports
Merchants may need to adapt product data as AI assistants increasingly shape online shopping and determine which items appear first.
Lovable launches mobile app for building websites on the go
Users can now build and review web apps on their phones, as Lovable extends its no-code platform beyond the desktop for founders and designers.
Visa adds Australian banks to AI payments programme
Australian banks are now trialling AI-led purchases under Visa's controls, as the payments group seeks to protect consent and spending limits.
eCommerce AI spending rises as leaders fear readiness gap
Despite higher budgets, 73% of eCommerce leaders say their firms are not ready for wider AI use, survey data show.
Minty launches cashback app inside ChatGPT shopping chats
Shoppers can now see cashback offers in real time inside ChatGPT chats, as Minty targets AI-led buying decisions and retail media budgets.
YFM backs Swanky with GBP £7.6 million growth deal
The Exeter Shopify agency plans recruitment, expansion and acquisitions after YFM Equity Partners committed GBP £7.6 million to support growth.
AI referrals convert nearly three times better than search
Brands may need to rethink search spending as AI-driven visits from ChatGPT and similar tools convert almost three times better than Google traffic.
Akeneo spring release links product data to market signals
Retailers could update listings faster as Akeneo's Spring Release uses search and marketplace signals to reshape product data.
Payment firms expand into broader merchant services
Merchants could soon get payments, loyalty, lending and checkout tools from one supplier as firms chase fuller control of commerce.
AI shopping agents reshape retail buying & checkout
Retailers face a new fight for visibility as AI agents increasingly decide which products get bought and checked out for customers.
Amazon, Meta & Microsoft join UCP technical council
Control of AI-led shopping standards is widening as five more firms join the Universal Commerce Protocol body, doubling its council to 10.
Job Moves
Shopfully hires Jonny Mackay to lead Victorian agencies
The Working Party appoints Dominik Wilkowski as CTO
Weel promotes Damon Hauenstein to dual CFO & COO roles
Square introduces Tap to Pay for iPhones in Australia
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Sitecore appoints Gus Quiroga as Area VP for Australia
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Former PayPal Exec Joins Cloudfloat Fintech Startup
HungryHungry appoints Narelle Yacoub to newly created Managing Director role
Former Mastercard Exec Joins mx51 as Chief Product Officer
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Fluent Commerce has a new Chief Technology Officer
