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Gift Card line_item_id will become read-only in REST Admin API version 2027-01

In REST Admin API version 2027-01 and later, the line_item_id property on the Gift Card resource is read-only. Shopify ignores the property in create and update requests. Remove it from those requests before you upgrade. What changed In RES

New trusted vault origin signal in Payments Apps API

The Payments Apps API 2027-01 release candidate adds payment_method.data.trusted_vault_origin to credit card payment and verification requests. Payment app developers can use this optional Boolean to handle missing CVV for cards from a vaul

Looking for the Best AdTech Company? 5 Criteria RTB House Meets in 2027

Sponsor content is created on behalf of and in collaboration with RTB House by DigitalCommerce360. Our editorial staff is not involved in the creation of the sponsored content. Selecting an AdTech partner in 2027 requires evaluating algorit

The Weekly Closeout: Roots CEO exits, the FTC zeroes in on price

The chief executive stepped down following the outdoor retailer’s go-private deal. Meanwhile, the agency has been focused on how retailers set prices.

Victoria’s Secret’s Pink leans into beauty with ‘Mini Bar’ collection

The Pink Mini Bar features collaborations with Vacation, Mario Badescu and Fazit and will have a dedicated section featuring the products in stores.

The Link Building Graveyard: What To Bury & What Still Wins via @sejournal, @hethr_campbell

Resolve's Michael Johnson outlined a keep-or-cut approach to link building, from qualifying publishers and earning roundup placements to creating linkable assets and a 90-day execution plan. The post The Link Building Graveyard: What To Bur

I Built a Voice Bot for Customer Calls

Customer phone support has been a burden for Beardbrand. The solution is synthetic voices from AI agents. The post I Built a Voice Bot for Customer Calls appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

How WeightWorld grew a multimillion-euro business on bol

WeightWorld is a leading health and wellness brand, operated by Comfort Click, a UK-based e-commerce company. With a strong international presence and a growing portfolio of wellness products, WeightWorld continues to expand its reach acros

Winners Becom Awards 2026 announced

The Becom Awards were presented yesterday in Brussels. This year, the Diamond Awards went to Kentucky Horsewear and Woosh. There were 29 finalists in 10 categories. Becom is a Belgian trade association for online retailers. The Becom Awards

Walmart investigates Flipkart over whistleblower kickback allegations – report

Walmart is conducting an internal investigation at Flipkart following whistleblower complaints alleging kickbacks of more than Rs1.50bn. The post Walmart investigates Flipkart over whistleblower kickback allegations – report appeared first

Amex nabs new risk chief

The executive shuffle comes at a pivotal time for Amex, which was hit this month with regulator penalties over anti-money laundering compliance failures.

eBay Live to broadcast from London Card Show

This weekend (30th October – 1st November), eBay Live is bringing the excitement of London Card Show to collectors across the UK, with rare Pokémon card openings, Yu-Gi-Oh! collectables and live football card breaks featuring Premier League

What Search Console Can Still Tell You When Indexing Data Lags via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Search Console's Page indexing report has fallen behind before. Here's what Google has said and what each remaining check can show while the data lags. The post What Search Console Can Still Tell You When Indexing Data Lags appeared first o

UK Government awards more than 800 businesses on the Fair Payment Code

The Fair Payment Code, operated by the Small Business Commissioner, has awarded more than 800 UK businesses for their payment practices. The Fair Payment Code is supporting businesses to prepare for the changes introduced by the Commercial

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Google’s Q3 Earnings Call Casts Shadow Over Classic Search via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Google's Q3 earnings call outlined a vision in which traditional Search may no longer be the central experience. The post Google’s Q3 Earnings Call Casts Shadow Over Classic Search appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Multi-Store Payment Management: Disputes and Reconciliation

Q4 stocking and promotion season is close, and for sellers running dozens of stores, the pressure lands on the back office as much as on the storefront. Orders surge, disputes pile up, and balances sit in several currencies at once. Multi-s

Tesco agrees €1.7bn sale of Czech and Slovak businesses

Tesco has agreed to sell its businesses in the Czech Republic and Slovakia to international retailer Ahold Delhaize in a deal valued at €1.7bn (£1.5bn).

Sainsbury’s joins Retail Trust’s call for shoppers to respect retail staff

Sainsbury’s has joined the the Retail Trust’s ‘Lets Respect Retail campaign’, which asks shoppers to treat retail workers with kindness and respect. The supermarket chain is the largest retailer to join the cause and will ask its customers

Anker Innovations' revenue grew over 24% in the first three quarters, as new product development and channel expansion paid off

International Youth Entrepreneurship Park Opens in Hangzhou, Building the "First Stop" for International Students in China to Go Cross-Border

Poundland moves closer to administration after major shareholder rejects rescue bid

Poundland is preparing to call in the administrators, after its major shareholder, Gordon Brothers, rejected a solvent takeover proposal from Martin Property Group. The post Poundland moves closer to administration after major shareholder r

M&S celebrates 25 year anniversary of Breast Cancer Now partnership

M&S has marked its 25th anniversary of working with Breast Cancer Now by highlighting its post-surgery collection and BraFit service. The partnership began in 2001 and has raised more than £35 million. It is centred around the retailer’s po

Comment: Fashion’s circular economy requires responsible influence

A co-authored piece from Marcel Le Roux, strategic engagement and partnerships lead at IOSH [pictured], and Daniel Hatton, founder of the Commonwealth Fashion Council, on moving the debate beyond whether fashion is recyclable or durable, as