Ask DoorDash is a conversational way to shop on DoorDash.

This AI-powered assistant helps you find relevant information, gain insights, and manage your business more efficiently by making informed decisions.

U.S. shoppers spent a record $26.4 billion across all retail sites during Amazon’s four-day Prime Day event, and for the first time, the people most likely to complete a purchase were those who arrived from AI chatbots.

In May, Alibaba integrated its AI chatbot Qwen into Taobao, letting users order items via chat, with payments through Alipay.

The announcement, part of Shopify's Spring 2026 Editions, gives merchants access to a buyer network of more than 250 million shoppers and enables one-click purchasing through a simplified onboarding process.

PayPal has expanded its buy now, pay later range in France, introducing instalment plans of six, 12, and 24 months for larger purchases.

The locations, which will include car parks at Tube Stations, will offer customers 24/7 out-of-home (OOH) access for deliveries and returns, allowing them to conveniently collect or send items as part of their daily routines.

In the last five years, banks and fintech firms have rolled out digital payment options designed for children and teens.