Consumers are Using AI Tools for Product Research
AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools are shaping the way consumers conduct product research, while online marketplaces continue to be the starting point for most shoppers.
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E-commerce news, trends, and insights on digital retail, marketplaces, consumer behaviour, and the technologies shaping how products are bought and sold.
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WORLDEF Growth Network Expands Business Network
The next-generation business network initiative established within the global e-commerce and media platform WORLDEF, WORLDEF Growth Network (WGN), introduced its new…
Record E-Commerce Spending During the Holiday Season: $257.8 Billion
Adobe released online shopping data for the 2025 holiday season in the U.S. Online consumers spent more than $4 billion in a single day for 25 days during the 2025…
The Era of Duty-Free Shopping in Türkiye Officially Ends: 30 Euro Exemption Removed
The 30 Euro customs exemption applied to foreign purchases in Türkiye has been removed with a Presidential Decree published in the Official Gazette. The regulation,…
E-commerce Startup Stord Acquires AI-Powered Fulfillment Platform Shipwire
Fast-growing e-commerce logistics startup Stord announced the acquisition of Shipwire, an AI-powered fulfillment platform from CEVA Logistics. The deal, completed on…
The EU Renewed Dispute Resolution Rules by Ending the Central ODR Platform
The European Union officially ended the central Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform. In addition, it published revised rules on alternative dispute resolution that…
Asos Launched a Returns Transparency Tool for Customers in the United Kingdom
Asos announced that it had launched a new returns transparency tool in the United Kingdom that provides customers with clearer information on how their return behavior…
E-commerce Trends That Will Reshape Online Retail in 2026
Online retail entered 2026 shaped by economic pressures, changing consumer habits, and rapid developments in artificial intelligence throughout 2025. As retailers left…
A Sharp Increase in E-Commerce Revenues in Azerbaijan Is Expected by 2027
According to new forecasts published by the Asian Development Bank, Azerbaijan’s e-commerce market is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years, with revenues…
E-Commerce in 2025: Real Growth, Inevitable Friction, and Changed Rules
Burak Yalım writes… 2025 was not the year e-commerce slowed down — it was the year it became harder. Behind the growth headlines, the ecosystem faced rising costs,…
Ethiopost Launched Virtual P.O. Box and Post Gebeya to Expand Digital Logistics and E-Commerce
Ethiopia’s national postal service, Ethiopost, implemented two major digital services aimed at modernizing mail delivery and supporting small businesses. Ethiopost put…
Impact of ‘De Minimis’ Exemption: 54% Drop in Parcels Coming to the U.S.
The ‘de minimis’ exemption, which ended in August in the U.S., has led to significant changes for international shipments. The end of the exemption has impacted…
2026 Will Be a Turning Point for Consumer Internet and E-Commerce
Wedbush Securities forecasts that 2026 will be a decisive year for consumer internet companies, with the gap between winners and losers widening. The firm states that…
UNCTAD, Launched the First Global Database To Track E-Commerce Value
United Nations Trade and Development Conference (UNCTAD), aiming to close the large data gaps in the rapidly growing digital economy, brought into life the world’s first…
LOJEL Launches UAE E-Commerce Platform
LOJEL, the globally renowned design-focused luggage and everyday carry brand, has launched its dedicated e-commerce platform for the United Arab Emirates. In this…
China Bans the Imposition of “Lowest Price” Requirements by E-Commerce Platforms
China has announced comprehensive new regulations to rein in the aggressive pricing practices of e-commerce platforms. The rules aim to prohibit platforms from forcing…
TikTok Signs Deal to Sell U.S. Unit to American and UAE Investors
TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. unit to major investors, including UAE-based MGX, Oracle, and Silver Lake, ensuring that the popular social video platform can…
EU Brings Forward Customs Reform; Low-Value E-Commerce Parcels to Be Subject to Taxation
The European Union is preparing to take a new step in response to the rapid increase in low-value e-commerce shipments arriving from third countries. As of July 2026,…
Dubai CommerCity: A Leading Example of an Advanced Business Ecosystem Driving the Growth of Digital Trade
Dubai CommerCity participated in the first edition of the Global Forum on Digital Trade and Digital Platforms, organized by Ministry of Economy and Tourism in…
Eight European Countries Call for Action Against Chinese E-Commerce Platforms
European countries are uniting against ultra-fast fashion e-commerce platforms. Eight countries, led by France, have called for a mobilization from Brussels to address…
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