September Highlights: AI Shopping, Global Trade, E-SHOW Madrid & Automotive Competition
Amazon and Meta compete over AI shopping, FedEx simplifies cross-border trade, Icecat heads to Madrid, and Volkswagen faces China’s rise.
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https://campaigns-events.dub-1.onpdr.com/linktrack/v2_y1098m871x/eq8itucc0d0mxlsvq3mzfc7ts/v2_kvd5k9yd2j https://campaigns-events.dub-1.onpdr.com/linktrack/v2_y1098m871x/eq8itucc0d0mxlsvq3mzfc7ts/v2_nyq2bvnq67 AMAZON AND META CLASH OVER WHO CONTROLS THE AI SHOPPING JOURNEY Amazon has blocked Meta’s Muse https://campaigns-events.dub-1.onpdr.com/linktrack/v2_y1098m871x/eq8itucc0d0mxlsvq3mzfc7ts/v2_e5qmwbn1o0 AI agent from shopping on its marketplace, opening a larger debate https://campaigns-events.dub-1.onpdr.com/linktrack/v2_y1098m871x/eq8itucc0d0mxlsvq3mzfc7ts/v2_v0dnbkpdr3 about who controls the customer relationship when AI agents begin buying products on consumers’ behalf. Meta launched Muse earlier this month as a personal AI agent that can browse websites, compare options, fill out forms, and complete purchases after receiving user approval. But when Muse attempted to shop through Amazon, the e-commerce company blocked its access. Learn more https://campaigns-events.dub-1.onpdr.com/linktrack/v2_y1098m871x/eq8itucc0d0mxlsvq3mzfc7ts/v2_nyq2bvnq67 https://campaigns-events.dub-1.onpdr.com/linktrack/v2_y1098m871x/eq8itucc0d0mxlsvq3mzfc7ts/v2_v71l4x0dob FEDEX LAUNCHES GLOBAL TRADE NAVIGATOR TO SIMPLIFY CROSS-BORDER SHIPPING FedEx has introduced https://campaigns-events.dub-1.onpdr.com/linktrack/v2_y1098m871x/eq8itucc0d0mxlsvq3mzfc7ts/v2_w3dok0315x Global Trade Navigator, a new suite of digital tools designed to help businesses manage customs requirements, duties, taxes, and product classifications before international shipments cross borders. The platform brings trade information into different stages of the shipping process, from initial planning and checkout to customs clearance and reporting. FedEx says it aims to identify potential issues earlier and make international shipping more predictable for businesses and their customers. Learn more https://campaigns-events.dub-1.onpdr.com/linktrack/v2_y1098m871x/eq8itucc0d0mxlsvq3mzfc7ts/v2_v71l4x0dob MEET ICECAT AT E-SHOW MADRID 2026 Icecat will be present at E-SHOW Madrid https://campaigns-events.dub-1.onpdr.com/linktrack/v2_y1098m871x/eq8itucc0d0mxlsvq3mzfc7ts/v2_m0q9b0jd3x 2026, taking place on November 4 and 5 at IFEMA Madrid. The event brings together e-commerce professionals, retailers, brands, technology providers, and digital marketing experts to explore the technologies and strategies shaping online commerce. We look forward to connecting with partners, customers, and other ecommerce professionals in Madrid and exploring the developments in online shopping. Learn more https://campaigns-events.dub-1.onpdr.com/linktrack/v2_y1098m871x/eq8itucc0d0mxlsvq3mzfc7ts/v2_pb1xve3dwm https://campaigns-events.dub-1.onpdr.com/linktrack/v2_y1098m871x/eq8itucc0d0mxlsvq3mzfc7ts/v2_pb1xve3dwm VOLKSWAGEN FACES ITS BIGGEST COMPETITIVE TEST YET AS CHINESE CARMAKERS ADVANCE Volkswagen is preparing for the largest restructuring https://campaigns-events.dub-1.onpdr.com/linktrack/v2_y1098m871x/eq8itucc0d0mxlsvq3mzfc7ts/v2_n01b87x1rb in its 89-year history as Europe’s biggest carmaker confronts falling profits, excess capacity and rapidly growing competition from China. The group’s supervisory board has approved another 50,000 job cuts, bringing planned reductions to around 100,000 positions. Volkswagen is also reconsidering the future of four German plants and plans to halve its model portfolio while reducing product complexity by around 75% by 2035. Learn more https://campaigns-events.dub-1.onpdr.com/linktrack/v2_y1098m871x/eq8itucc0d0mxlsvq3mzfc7ts/v2_w3dok0r15x https://campaigns-events.dub-1.onpdr.com/linktrack/v2_y1098m871x/eq8itucc0d0mxlsvq3mzfc7ts/v2_w3dok0r15x NEWS FROM ICECAT COMMERCE September brought two Icecat PIM releases and a closer look at quoting. Last month, we noted that further details on Quote Pages were on the way. You can now read how Quote Pages connect PIM and ERP https://campaigns-events.dub-1.onpdr.com/linktrack/v2_y1098m871x/eq8itucc0d0mxlsvq3mzfc7ts/v2_m0q9b0vd3x, including what this means for teams working with Odoo or upcoming ERPs. Icecat PIM 3.17.0 https://campaigns-events.dub-1.onpdr.com/linktrack/v2_y1098m871x/eq8itucc0d0mxlsvq3mzfc7ts/v2_pb1xveedwm adds the Summary Card and PIM AI Search, which make it easier to find products and check their key details. Two weeks later, release 3.17.2 https://campaigns-events.dub-1.onpdr.com/linktrack/v2_y1098m871x/eq8itucc0d0mxlsvq3mzfc7ts/v2_n01b87j1rb added Split Export and Bulk Actions, so large catalogs take less manual work. When several distributors carry the same product, the lowest price isn't always the best choice. 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