As regulators move toward tightening standards around online commerce, several proposed requirements scheduled for 2026 are drawing attention across the retail industry. Among them is a draft rule that would require online shopping platforms to display pricing, discounts, and additional fees in a more standardized and upfront manner throughout the purchasing process. While the rule has not yet fully taken effect, its language already offers a clear signal of where digital retail may be heading—and how consumers and merchants could be affected if these requirements are enforced as written.