UK and Kenya Open Negotiations on Landmark Digital Trade Agreement
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Galaxus Becomes Switzerland’s Largest Online Retailer, Overtaking Zalando
ZURICH – Swiss online retailer Galaxus has become the country’s largest e-commerce platform by online revenue, surpassing fashion marketplace Zalando in a shift that…
NIQ and Lula Commerce Collaborated for AI-Powered Digital Retail
Lula Commerce signed a strategic collaboration with NielsenIQ to enable retailers operating in the convenience retail field to transition to digital commerce more…
China’s E-Commerce Law Is Changing: A New Era Begins for Platforms, Sellers, and Digital Retail
A draft legal amendment aiming to regulate the platform economy more comprehensively in the field of China’s e-commerce has been submitted for public feedback. Prepared…
Türkiye Introduces New Rules to Combat Misleading Advertising and Strengthen Consumer Protection
Türkiye has enacted comprehensive amendments to its advertising regulations, introducing stricter rules for digital advertising, influencer marketing, AI-generated…
Amazon Tightens Fulfilled by Merchant Requirements Across Europe
Amazon is introducing stricter performance requirements for merchants using its Fulfilled by Merchant (FBM) program, signaling a stronger focus on delivery reliability…
Shipping Resumes Between Iran and UAE as Direct Cargo Routes Reopen
Iran has announced the resumption of direct cargo shipping routes from the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant step toward restoring trade connectivity between…
Türkiye Announced That the Principles of the Customs Union Will Be Preserved in Cross-Border E-Commerce After the EU’s Customs Duty Decision
Türkiye’s Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat announced that despite the European Union’s (EU) decision to temporarily apply a 3-euro customs duty on low-value parcels worth up…
TikTok Launches Digital Commerce Labs for Nigerian SMEs
TikTok, together with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), has launched the Digital Commerce Labs program, which aims to help small businesses in Nigeria…
Alibaba Sues Pentagon: The Company Wants to Be Removed from the 1260H List
Chinese e-commerce and technology giant Alibaba has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense for placing the company on the “1260H” list, which identifies…
Turkic States Prepare for a New Era in Digital Trade
The domestic approval process continues in the countries under the “Digital Economy Partnership Agreement among the Governments of the Member States of the Organization…
Use of AI and Premium Logistics in E-Commerce Is Rapidly Becoming Widespread in the UAE
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 51% of shoppers use AI-supported chat tools; 91% of businesses use AI on their e-commerce platforms; 84% expect to increase their use…
New Return Requirement for Online Stores in Europe: One-Click Cancellation Era Begins
A new return regulation for online stores in the European Union entered into force on Friday, June 19, 2026. Under the new practice, e-commerce businesses selling online…
Dubai CommerCity Joins UNIEF as Founding Member from the UAE at WORLDEF Istanbul 2026
Dubai CommerCity, the first free zone in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, dedicated to digital commerce, and a joint venture between the Dubai…
Türkiye Became Europe’s Fastest-Growing E-Commerce Market
Türkiye ranked first in terms of growth expectations in the European e-commerce market. According to the projections of Germany-based e-commerce data company ECDB for…
WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2026 welcomed 22,000 visitors from 82 countries
WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2026, which focused on the e-commerce, retail and artificial intelligence ecosystems, concluded with strong participation and significant international…
“ECOM BRANDS 100” Honored the Most Successful E-Commerce Brands
The global e-commerce, retail and artificial intelligence event WORLDEF ISTANBUL honored the most successful e-commerce brands. For the “ECOM BRANDS 100” awards, 365…
The Worlds of E-Commerce, Retail and Artificial Intelligence Came Together at WORLDEF ISTANBUL
WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2026 opened its doors at the Yenikapı Event Area. Hosting nearly 25 thousand participants from all around the world, WORLDEF ISTANBUL brought together…
WORLDEF VIP Connect hosted e-commerce, retail and artificial intelligence leaders
The special networking event VIP Connect, held ahead of WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2026, hosted senior professionals from the e-commerce, retail, technology, artificial…
Major E-Commerce Companies Form Digital Commerce Coalition
The Digital Commerce Coalition (DCC) has been established in India. Major e-commerce companies such as Amazon, Meesho, Zomato, Swiggy, and Zepto led the coalition. The…
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