Retail Sees Powerful 5-Point Shift as E-Shopping Moves to TikTok and AI
At the World Retail Congress 2026 in Berlin, one message stood out above all: e-shopping is no longer driven by intent, it is driven by influence. The industry is…
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Retail Transformation Shows Philadelphia Malls’ Resilient Shift in the E-Commerce Era
Philadelphia’s shopping malls are no longer operating as they did decades ago, but their role in the retail ecosystem is far from over. As e-commerce continues to…
Digital Economy Jobs Boom 21.2% 1 in 5 Filipinos Now Work Online
The Philippines’ digital transformation is accelerating rapidly, with more than one in five jobs now tied to the digital economy, signaling a major shift in how the…
Leaders of e-commerce and retail are gathering under one roof: ELC GLOBAL
The global e-commerce platform WORLDEF is bringing together the leaders of the e-commerce and retail sectors under the “ELC GLOBAL” community. The launch of the…
Ozon Global Shares Strong Growth and New Seller Opportunities in Latest Update
Ozon Global Türkiye has announced a series of platform updates and performance highlights, reinforcing its rapid expansion and growing appeal among international…
UAE E-Commerce Sees Strong 20% Growth as Digital Retail Accelerates
The UAE’s e-commerce sector has recorded a strong 20% increase since February 2026, reflecting a major shift in consumer behaviour as digital shopping becomes a central…
E-Commerce Has Become Mainstream in Türkiye; Online Card Payment Volume Grew 28 Times in 5 Years
As the development of e-commerce continues in Türkiye, growth figures in sectors connected to e-commerce draw attention. Online card payment volume in Türkiye, which was…
E-Commerce Tensions Rise: South Korea Calls for “Mutual Respect” in US Dispute
South Korea has called for “healthy” and mutually respectful relations with the United States as tensions escalate over an ongoing investigation into e-commerce giant…
40 Billion Boost EU Small Businesses Hit Record Amazon Sales Milestone
Small and medium-sized enterprises across Europe have reached a new level of scale, generating more than €40 billion in sales through Amazon. The figure marks a record…
Kenya to Establish State-Backed E-Commerce Platform for Small Businesses
Kenya has launched a feasibility study for a potential state-backed online marketplace for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The project will enable…
Top 3 Nordic Retailers Lead Europe’s Cross-Border Seller Ranking
Europe’s cross-border ecommerce market is being led by major Nordic multichannel retailers, with Ikea, Jysk and H&M ranking as the best-performing cross-border sellers…
L’Oréal Reported More Than $14 Billion in Sales in the First Quarter; E-Commerce Reached Double-Digit Figures
L’Oréal announced that its adjusted like-for-like sales increased by 6.7 percent throughout the first quarter of 2026. It also stated that this growth outpaced the wider…
5 Major Moves Instacart’s Instaleap Deal Boosts LATAM Expansion
Instacart has acquired Instaleap as part of its strategy to expand its enterprise retail technology beyond North America and strengthen its presence in Latin America.…
Latin America E-Commerce Boom: 3 Key Growth Signals as Mercado Libre Expands Globally
The Latin American e-commerce market is entering a new phase of rapid expansion, driven by increasing digital adoption, cross-border trade, and platform investments led…
EU Regulators Challenge JD.com’s $2.5B Economy Acquisition
The European Union has launched a formal review into whether JD.com’s planned $2.5 billion acquisition of German retailer Ceconomy involves unfair state subsidies from…
Cost Pressure Europe’s 2026 E-Commerce Rules Drive Higher Shipment Costs
Europe is preparing for a major shift in cross-border online trade as new customs rules begin to reshape the cost of low-value e-commerce shipments. The European Union…
Zalando Plans Bulgaria Launch in August 2026 as Strong European Growth Continues
Zalando is preparing to launch its platform in Bulgaria, with the rollout expected on August 1, 2026, according to information shared through its Partner Program. The…
DIEZ Reports 19.4% Revenue Growth as Dubai Strengthens Global Competitiveness
Dubai Integrated Economic Zones (DIEZ) has announced strong financial and operational performance, highlighting its growing role in reinforcing Dubai’s position as a…
Network International Partners with WooCommerce to Strengthen E-Commerce Payments
Network International (Network), the leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has entered into a strategic partnership with WooCommerce, one of…
5 Powerful Trends Driving Asia’s E-Commerce Growth Boom
Asia’s e-commerce landscape is entering a new phase of accelerated growth, driven by digital adoption, cross-border expansion, and evolving consumer behavior. As one of…
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