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Etsy Announces CEO Transition After Almost 9 Years at the Helm
Etsy, Inc., the online marketplace known for its focus on handmade and vintage goods, has announced that its long-time Chief Executive Officer Josh Silverman will step…
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- Startup
YouTube Enhances TV Experience with AI Upscaling and QR Shopping Features
YouTube has unveiled a suite of updates aimed at improving how viewers experience the platform on television screens, according to a report on TechCrunch published on…
- E-Commerce
Walmart Expands in South Africa with First Branded Store in Johannesburg
Global retail giant Walmart is deepening its footprint in Africa with the launch of its first self-branded store in South Africa, located at Clearwater Mall in…
- AI
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Says 14,000 Job Cuts Driven by Culture, Not AI or Cost
Amazon Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy has publicly addressed the company’s recent reduction of around 14,000 corporate roles, clarifying that the decision was based…
- Startup
Alphageek Expands to Dubai as Digital Marketing Demand Surges
Performance marketing agency Alphageek has opened a new office in Dubai, marking its second international location and a strategic move to scale its data-led services…
- E-Commerce
US Healthcare E-Commerce Market Set for Strong Growth (2024-2031)
The United States healthcare e-commerce market is projected to expand significantly between 2024 and 2031, driven by a surge in online medicine sales, digital health…
- E-Commerce
Lazada Raises Seller Commission Rate to Up to 22.5%
Lazada, the e-commerce marketplace operating in Malaysia, announced that it is increasing its commission rate for marketplace sellers, with certain product clusters now…
- E-Commerce
Libya Conference Recommends Digital-Tax Overhaul for E-Commerce
A recent conference in Libya focused on the taxation of e-commerce, where experts gathered to recommend a series of reforms aimed at modernising the country’s tax regime…
- E-Commerce
Number of Online Stores in the Netherlands Sees Renewed Growth
The Netherlands has witnessed a rebound in the number of online stores, according to latest figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS).
- Logistics
ORA Technologies Acquires Cathedis to Build Full-Stack E-Commerce Ecosystem in Morocco
Moroccan startup ORA Technologies has completed the acquisition of last-mile logistics provider Cathedis in partnership with Azur Innovation Management, in a deal…
- Startup
SKH Private Family Office Signs Hotel Management Agreement with Rotana for The Cove Resort
SKH Private Family Office and Rotana have entered into a hotel-management agreement to transform The Cove Rotana Resort into a flagship resort in the Emirate of Ras Al…
- AI
Tens of Thousands of Layoffs Are Being Blamed on AI
Across the U.S., a growing number of companies are attributing recent mass layoffs to advances in artificial intelligence (AI).
- Logistics
Alibaba Halts Further Expansion at Liège Airport
Cainiao, the logistics subsidiary of Alibaba Group, has announced that it will not proceed with the planned second and third phases of its warehouse expansion at Liège…
- E-Commerce
Chinese Firms Solidify Grip on Southeast Asia Online Shopping
Chinese e-commerce players are rapidly gaining dominance in Southeast Asia’s online retail space, according to a recent report by Bain & Company.
- Startup
Bill Gates’ Daughter Launches AI Shopping Startup with $8 M Funding
Phoebe Gates, daughter of Bill Gates, has launched a new artificial-intelligence-driven fashion-e-commerce startup called Phia, which recently secured USD 8 million in…
- E-Commerce
PayPal to Embed Digital Wallet in ChatGPT via OpenAI Partnership
PayPal Holdings announced a landmark partnership with OpenAI to integrate its digital wallet into the ChatGPT platform, enabling users to make purchases directly through…
- Startup
noon and Jahez Join Forces in Saudi Quick-Commerce Push
Saudi-based on-demand platforms noon and Jahez announced a strategic partnership on 30 October 2025, aimed at combining noon’s quick-commerce infrastructure with Jahez’s…
- Startup
Family Offices Brace for Slower Growth, Higher Risks
Global family offices are tempering their expectations amid rising economic headwinds, according to a recent survey by RBC Wealth Management and Campden Wealth.
- AI
Saudi Family Office Boosts Backing of AI-Driven Venture Capital
A Saudi Arabia-based family office, KBW Ventures, is significantly increasing its investments in growth-stage venture capital and AI-centred companies as private equity…
- Startup
Ooredoo Group Partners with Aduna to Enable Telecom APIs Across MENA
Ooredoo Group has announced a strategic partnership with Aduna, a global aggregator of network application-programming interfaces (APIs), to make Ooredoo’s telecom API…
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