Switzerland Ecommerce Growth Reaches 11% in H1 2026
Swiss online retail continued to outperform the broader retail market in the first half of 2026, although fashion ecommerce recorded a sharp decline. Switzerland…
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Türkiye E-commerce Sales Grow 22.4%
Online retail remained one of the strongest parts of Türkiye’s consumer market in June, even as total trade sales volume declined 4.5% year-over-year. Türkiye E-commerce…
Nairobi to Host Digital Trade Congress 2026 as Kenya Strengthens Its Digital Trade Ambitions
Kenya is strengthening its position as a leading digital trade hub in Africa as Nairobi prepares to host the Digital Trade Congress (DTC) 2026 on August 28. Held under…
Russia’s E-Commerce Turnover Reaches RUB 7.2 Trillion in H1 2026
Russia’s e-commerce market continued its strong expansion in the first half of 2026, with online retail turnover reaching RUB 7.2 trillion (approximately $90.8 billion),…
JD.com Opens Seoul Buying Office to Expand Korean Product Sourcing
China’s e-commerce giant JD.com has opened a direct sourcing office in Seoul as it seeks to expand its procurement of Korean consumer goods and respond to growing demand…
China’s Beverage Tycoon Says E-Commerce Is ‘Killing’ Traditional Commerce
Nongfu Spring founder Zhong Shanshan has reignited debate over China’s e-commerce model, warning that platform-driven price competition is putting traditional…
Jeff Bezos Makes Investment Move for Liverpool Partnership: $6 Billion Valuation on the Agenda
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has joined an investment group preparing to acquire a significant minority stake in Liverpool Football Club. The consortium, led by…
Bombay High Court Orders Amazon to Hand Over Expired Goods for Disposal
The Bombay High Court has directed Amazon Retail India to hand over all expired and perished goods stored at its Bhiwandi warehouse to the Maharashtra Food and Drug…
European Air Cargo Demand Falls as EU Tightens Import Rules
European air cargo demand continued to weaken last week, with the latest decline linked partly to the European Union’s stricter rules governing imports, according to…
Alo Launches Exclusive E-Commerce Platform in China via Tmall
US athleisure brand Alo is expanding its presence in China with the launch of its first official e-commerce store in mainland China on Tmall, Alibaba’s leading B2C…
eBay Revenue Climbs 15% to $3.13 Billion in Q2 2026
eBay delivered a strong second quarter in 2026, with both revenue and gross merchandise volume (GMV) recording double-digit growth as the marketplace continued to…
Saudi Arabia’s Q1 Consumer Spending Growth Boosts Retail Real Estate Demand
Saudi Arabia’s retail sector continued to show strong momentum in the first quarter of 2026, with rising consumer spending supporting demand for retail real estate…
BRICS Trade Ministers Discuss Digital Trade and Global Value Chains
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) participated in the 2026 BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting held in Jaipur, India. Under India’s chairmanship, the meeting addressed the…
Türkiye Granted E-Commerce Exemption from the EU’s €3 Customs Duty
Türkiye has maintained a significant trade advantage under the European Union’s (EU) new customs regulation for low-value e-commerce shipments. As of July 1, 2026, the…
AI-Powered Fraud in E-Commerce Increased by 33 Percent
Fraud pressure in the e-commerce sector has increased as artificial intelligence tools have become increasingly accessible. According to data from Signifyd’s 2026 State…
Cybez Takes Its E-Commerce Model from India to the UAE Market
India-based e-commerce marketing and consulting company Cybez has officially launched its operations in the United Arab Emirates. With its new office opened in Sharjah,…
Etsy Cuts 12% of Workforce Days After $1.4 Billion Depop Sale
Etsy is restructuring its business and cutting around 200 jobs just days after receiving $1.4 billion from the sale of its Depop marketplace to eBay, creating a striking…
Hepsiburada Reports 13.4% Order Growth in Q2 2026 as GMV Reaches TRY 56.7 Billion
Hepsiburada continued to expand customer activity and order volumes in the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the Turkish e-commerce platform’s growing transaction…
ONDC Crosses 500 Million Transactions as India Expands Open Digital Commerce Network
India’s government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has surpassed 500 million cumulative transactions, marking a major milestone as the network expands…
E-Commerce Spending in Saudi Arabia Increased by 42 Percent
Saudi Arabia recorded an increase in retail spending in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong consumer demand, stable inflation, and growth in the non-oil economy.…
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