Buy now pay later expands into hardware financingKlarna powers Apple's new hardware leasing program in USKlarna announced it will be the leasing provider for Apple Upgrade, a new hardware leasing program available in the United States for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch with 12- to 36-month lease terms. This partnership expands Klarna's flexible payment offerings into the hardware leasing space, creating a new commerce channel for device upgrades and recurring revenue streams.Jul 29, 2026Read full article →
Enterprise retailers embrace AI for competitive advantageJohn Lewis Bets on AI Search and Human Expertise to CompeteRetail / DTC › Department StoresCDPLLM+1John Lewis Managing Director Peter Ruis told Shoptalk Europe 2026 that the retailer now competes with AI search engines, social platforms and specialist brands rather than traditional department stores, and is responding with AI-driven discovery paired with human product expertise. For commerce practitioners, this signals a fundamental shift in how legacy retailers must position themselves—combining algorithmic reach with trusted, expert-led service to justify physical and digital presence.Jun 18, 2026Read full article →
General AI in CommerceGmail AI now mediates sender-to-recipient relationships in email marketing.LLMGmail and Apple Mail are using AI to sort, summarize, and prioritize emails before subscribers even open them, fundamentally changing how brands reach inboxes. Email marketers must now optimize for AI-model judgment rather than filter tricks, rewarding authenticity, clarity, and genuine subscriber value over clickbait and volume.Jun 10, 2026Read full article →
