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Global e-commerce 2026: market, trends and how to expand eCommerce Trends & Markets

Global e-commerce 2026: market, trends and how to expand

In 2026 global e-commerce sales reach nearly $6.9 trillion, about 21% of all retail. Here are the market size, the regional trends and practical tips to expand…

2 min · June 23, 2026
Germany: Europe's highest delivery expectations (and how to meet them) eCommerce Trends & Markets

Germany: Europe's highest delivery expectations (and how to meet them)

German consumers have the most demanding delivery standards in Europe: speed, shipping flexibility and free returns. Many online shops fail to meet them and los…

2 min · June 23, 2026
Who shops online in Germany: demographics and spending patterns eCommerce Trends & Markets

Who shops online in Germany: demographics and spending patterns

Germany's e-commerce growth is driven by precise segments: cities, younger generations and budget marketplaces. Knowing who buys and how they spend helps you po…

2 min · June 23, 2026
China e-commerce: what Western brands keep getting wrong eCommerce Trends & Markets

China e-commerce: what Western brands keep getting wrong

Many Western brands enter China with Western logic — and fail. The ecosystem is different: super-apps, marketplaces, live shopping, KOLs, integrated payments an…

3 min · June 23, 2026
Magento 2.4.9: everything new in the latest release Magento: Versions & Security

Magento 2.4.9: everything new in the latest release

Magento 2.4.9 is out since 12 May 2026: native PHP framework, PHP 8.4/8.5, MySQL 8.4 and MariaDB 11.4, OpenSearch 3.x, new local payments and stronger security…

2 min · June 23, 2026
Magento security patches: how to keep your store protected Magento: Versions & Security

Magento security patches: how to keep your store protected

Adobe ships security patches between releases: understanding APSB bulletins, applying them fast and pairing them with 2FA, CAPTCHA and backups is what really ke…

2 min · June 23, 2026
Migrating to PHP 8.4 on Magento: the checklist Magento: Versions & Security

Migrating to PHP 8.4 on Magento: the checklist

With Magento 2.4.9, PHP 8.2 is retired: the new version requires PHP 8.4 or 8.5. Here is the step-by-step checklist to migrate your store safely, from third-par…

2 min · June 23, 2026
OpenSearch 3.x on Magento: what changes in search Magento: Versions & Security

OpenSearch 3.x on Magento: what changes in search

Magento 2.4.9 supports OpenSearch 3.x while keeping backward compatibility with 2.x: more performance, stronger security and long-term support. Here is how to m…

2 min · June 23, 2026
Headless and PWA on Magento: when it is worth it Development & Performance

Headless and PWA on Magento: when it is worth it

Headless architecture, GraphQL and PWA Studio promise faster frontends and tailored UX. But they are not the right fit for everyone: here are the benefits, the…

3 min · June 23, 2026
Local payments in Europe: what Magento 2.4.9 offers Payments & Innovation

Local payments in Europe: what Magento 2.4.9 offers

Every European market has its preferred payment methods: BLIK in Poland, Pay Upon Invoice in Germany, wallets and Klarna everywhere. Magento 2.4.9 adds several…

2 min · June 23, 2026
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