E-Commerce
WORLDEF Dubai 2026 to Shape the Future of Digital Commerce
WORLDEF Dubai 2026 will, once again, be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. This distinguished patronage enhances the event’s…
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- Startup
Emirates Cargo Crash in Hong Kong
Two airport staff were killed and four crew members injured when a cargo aircraft operated for Emirates skidded off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport and…
- E-Commerce
Bold Match Connects Shopify Merchants with Agencies
Bold Match has launched a new free matchmaking service designed to connect Shopify merchants with verified expert agencies, aiming to simplify one of the biggest…
- E-Commerce
Iran’s E-Commerce Surges to 5.5 Quadrillion Toman
Iran’s e-commerce sector has recorded an unprecedented leap, with online transactions reaching 5,500 trillion toman (approximately 5.5 quadrillion toman) in value during…
- AI
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…
- 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…
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