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Walmart and OpenAI Partner on AI Shopping
Walmart has unveiled a new partnership with OpenAI aimed at creating what the retail giant calls “AI-first shopping experiences,” integrating its retail ecosystem…
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- AI
Alphageek Opens Dubai Office
Alphageek, a leading global growth marketing agency specializing in data-driven and AI-powered advertising, has announced the opening of its new regional headquarters in…
- E-Commerce
Chari Raises $12M
Moroccan B2B e-commerce and fintech startup Chari has raised $12 million in a Series A funding round, marking one of the largest early-stage investments ever recorded in…
- AI
Alibaba Bets on AI
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has announced plans to expand its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) as part of a broader effort to boost operational…
- E-Commerce
Uzum Considers London for IPO
Uzbekistan’s first unicorn and leading e-commerce platform, Uzum, is exploring London as one of several potential venues for its planned initial public offering (IPO).
- Marketplaces
Marketplaces Hit €247 Billion
Online marketplaces have solidified their dominance within the global e-commerce sector, generating more than €247 billion in turnover, according to recent industry data…
- E-Commerce
Portugal’s Online Shoppers Rise
Online shopping has become deeply integrated into daily life in Portugal, where three out of every four consumers now make purchases over the internet.
- E-Commerce
Aramex and Bahrain Post Launch Smart Parcel Boxes
Aramex and Bahrain Post have jointly launched the Kingdom’s first national network of smart electronic parcel boxes, signaling a major step forward in Bahrain’s…
- E-Commerce
E-Commerce Firms Shift to Postal Routes
Global e-commerce companies are restructuring their logistics networks after the United States removed its long-standing “de minimis” tariff exemption for low-value…
- E-Commerce
Instacart Expands Retail Tools
Instacart has announced the launch of a major update to its white-label e-commerce platform, introducing new business-focused features designed to support retailers and…
- E-Commerce
Simple Energy Joins Amazon and Flipkart
Indian electric vehicle manufacturer Simple Energy has officially entered the e-commerce space through new partnerships with Amazon India and Flipkart.
- E-Commerce
French E-Commerce Grows Steadily in Early 2025
French e-commerce market continued its steady upward trend in the first half of 2025, expanding by nearly 8 percent compared to the same period in 2024.
- E-Commerce
Ulta Beauty Launches UB Marketplace to Expand Digital Reach
Ulta Beauty has launched a new online retail platform called UB Marketplace, expanding its e-commerce ecosystem with a curated selection of independent and emerging…
- Startup
Amazon Keeps 250,000 Holiday Jobs Amid Retail Slowdown
Amazon has announced it will stick to its plan to hire 250,000 seasonal and permanent workers in the United States for the 2025 holiday season, defying the broader…
- Startup
Amazon–Monoprix Expand Partnership Across France
French retail chain Monoprix and global e-commerce giant Amazon have announced a major expansion of their retail partnership, extending their grocery delivery…
- Startup
Uganda to Host 2026 Digital Government Africa Summit
Uganda has officially been selected to host the 2026 Digital Government Africa (DGA) Summit, positioning the country at the heart of the continent’s growing digital…
- E-Commerce
EFT Corporation Partners with Happy Pay to Expand E-Commerce Offering
South Africa’s fintech sector continues to evolve as EFT Corporation announces a strategic partnership with Happy Pay, introducing a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) option for…
- E-Commerce
Temu Warehouse Under Watch in South Africa
Chinese e-commerce giant Temu is facing growing scrutiny from South African regulators as the National Consumer Commission (NCC) investigates the company’s “local…
- E-Commerce
HSBC Launches Digital Merchant Services in India
HSBC has launched a new service in India called Digital Merchant Services, aiming to simplify digital transactions for e-commerce businesses across the country.
- Startup
E-Com Top Voices 2026: Global Stage for E-Commerce Innovators
A new gateway is opening for professionals shaping the future of digital commerce, artificial intelligence, and retail: WORLDEF’s “E-Com Top Voices” program.
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