JD.com Plans 3 Million Robots for Full Automation in Logistics
Chinese e-commerce and retail giant JD.com has announced new plans to transform its logistics operations with artificial intelligence, robotic systems, and autonomous…
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Amazon India’s Seller Count Surpasses 2 Million
Amazon India announced that the number of sellers on its e-commerce marketplace has surpassed 2 million. More than 300,000 new sellers joined the platform over the past…
Netflix and Shopee Form E-Commerce Partnership in Southeast Asia: ShopeeVIP+ Launches
Netflix has launched its first e-commerce partnership in Southeast Asia with Shopee, the e-commerce platform under Sea. The ShopeeVIP+ subscription program introduced as…
TikTok Shop Launches Cross-Border E-Commerce Between Europe and the United Kingdom
TikTok Shop is preparing to roll out a new cross-border sales model that will expand its e-commerce operations across Europe. Under the new system, sellers in the United…
Amazon Prime Air Plane Overruns Runway in Miami and Catches Fire; 5 People Killed
In the United States (U.S.), a Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft carrying freight on behalf of Amazon Prime Air overran the runway while landing at Miami International…
Takealot Changes Its Name for the First Time in 15 Years: 12 Languages Are Coming to E-Commerce Boxes
One of South Africa’s leading online retail companies, Takealot, is changing the brand name on its iconic delivery boxes for the first time in its 15-year history. As…
Russian E-Commerce Brands Seek Kremlin Aid as Losses Approach 1 Trillion Rubles
Russian e-commerce brands have requested financial support from the federal government following losses to warehouse and logistics infrastructure caused by Ukrainian…
A First for JD.com in More Than a Decade: Revenue Declines, Shares Tumble
China-based e-commerce and retail company JD.com reported its first quarterly revenue decline since its 2014 initial public offering. The company, which owns Joybuy, saw…
Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu
A new ruling has emerged in the legal battle between Shein and Temu, two major players in the global e-commerce and retail industry. Shein lost the copyright lawsuit it…
Trendyol Signs Global Partnership with English Football Giant Manchester City
Manchester City has signed a new global partnership agreement with Türkiye-based e-commerce platform Trendyol. Under the agreement, Trendyol has become the English…
Jumia Secures $50 Million Investment; IFC and Axian Provide Backing
Africa-based e-commerce platform Jumia announced a new $50 million capital raise. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, invested…
Shopee Beats Expectations in Q2 2026: Revenue Approaches $5 Billion
Singapore-based Sea Limited reported revenue above market expectations in the second quarter of 2026, driven by growth in its e-commerce platform Shopee and digital…
Momox Expands Recommerce Operations to the Netherlands
German recommerce platform Momox has entered the Dutch market with a dedicated website and app, marking its expansion into its sixth European market. The company enables…
Tourists in the UAE Can Receive VAT Refunds on Noon Purchases
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expanded its digital VAT refund system for tourists to e-commerce. Visitors in the country can now request VAT refunds for eligible…
Marketplaces in Indonesia to Collect Taxes on Behalf of E-Commerce Sellers
Indonesia will put a new practice aimed at increasing tax compliance in the digital commerce ecosystem into effect as of November 1, 2026. Under the new regulation,…
TikTok Shop Reaches 300,000 Small Businesses in the United Kingdom
The number of small businesses selling through TikTok Shop in the United Kingdom has exceeded 300,000. While the platform did not disclose the total number of sellers in…
CarrefourSA Completes Majority Ownership Transfer to Yeni Mağazacılık
Ownership Transfer Officially Completed ISTANBUL – CarrefourSA has officially completed the transfer of its majority ownership to Yeni Mağazacılık A.Ş., the retail…
Wayfair’s Second-Quarter Net Revenue Reached $3.5 Billion; Shares Gained 20%
U.S.-based online home goods retailer Wayfair announced its second-quarter 2026 results. The company, which reported financial results above expectations, saw its shares…
Argos Launches Curated Marketplace; International Seller Applications Begin
Argos, one of the United Kingdom’s largest multichannel retailers, has launched its curated online marketplace to expand its product range and meet more of customers’…
Temu Joins the Cross-Border Commerce Europe
Chinese e-commerce platform Temu has become a member of Cross-Border Commerce Europe (CBCommerce), referred to as the Brussels-based “European Cross-Border Commerce…
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