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…
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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).
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.
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 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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
AI and Digital Payments Power Saudi E-Commerce
Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce sector is entering a new growth phase, powered by accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), digital payment systems, and a…
Germany Probes Temu Over Price Fixing
Germany’s Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) has launched a formal inquiry into Temu, the Chinese-founded e-commerce platform, on suspicions that it may be…
TikTok Transforms Shopping in MENA
Social media has evolved far beyond its entertainment roots, and among the platforms leading this transformation, TikTok stands out as a powerful driver of consumer…
U.S. Urges India to Ease E-Commerce Inventory Rules
The United States has been increasing diplomatic pressure on India to revise its e-commerce regulations, particularly aiming to allow foreign players such as Amazon and…
Palestine Approves New E-Commerce Law
In a significant move to modernize the Palestinian economy, President Mahmoud Abbas has approved a new e-commerce law that will officially come into effect three months…
Blue Ocean Global Moves to E-Commerce in UAE
Facing rapidly changing consumer behavior, Blue Ocean Global Group has initiated a major strategic transformation by pivoting from traditional offline distribution…
B2B E-Commerce Challenges in 2025
As digital transformation accelerates, business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce is undergoing one of its most significant shifts in decades.
India Launches Pilot for Chatbot-Based Shopping and Payments via ChatGPT
India’s payments authority partners with OpenAI and Razorpay to embed purchases directly into ChatGPT.
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