Eight Wildberries Warehouses Hit in Four Drone Attacks Within One Week
Wildberries, one of Russia’s largest online marketplaces, faced four separate drone attacks targeting its logistics facilities in different regions of the country…
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Meta Introduces the “Seller” App for Facebook Marketplace Sellers
Meta has launched a new app called “Seller,” developed for users who sell products through Facebook Marketplace. Equipped with AI-powered tools, the app brings together…
Amazon Decides to Layoff Employees in Its Artificial Intelligence Unit
Amazon has eliminated some positions within its Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) organization, which works on advanced artificial intelligence models. The company…
Major Fire at Coupang’s Logistics Center Brought Under Control After 61 Hours
A major fire that broke out at a logistics center in Incheon belonging to South Korean e-commerce company Coupang was brought under control after more than 61 hours of…
EU Imposes Record Fine on AliExpress: €550 Million Penalty for Illegal Products
The European Commission fined AliExpress €550 million on the grounds that it failed to adequately assess and mitigate the risks related to the sale of illegal, unsafe,…
Rakuten France Is Shutting Down Its E-Commerce Operations in Europe
Rakuten France, one of the long-established platforms in the French e-commerce market, will permanently cease operations at the end of 2026 after sales negotiations…
Uber Agrees €13 Billion Acquisition of Delivery Hero to Create Global Delivery Powerhouse
Uber has agreed to acquire Delivery Hero in a landmark €13 billion transaction that will significantly reshape the global food delivery and quick commerce industry. The…
More Than Half of Eurozone Consumers Have Shopped on Chinese E-Commerce Platforms
The European Central Bank’s Consumer Expectations Survey, conducted in April 2026, revealed that more than half of consumers in the euro area had made at least one…
Hepsiburada’s Majority Shareholder Kaspi.kz Acquires Rabobank A.Ş.
Kazakhstan-based technology and e-commerce company Kaspi.kz announced that it has completed the acquisition of fully licensed Rabobank A.Ş., which operates in Türkiye.…
Amazon Leo to Launch Satellite Internet Service in South Africa in 2027
Amazon Leo, Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite internet network, has signed an agreement with Herotel to connect households and small businesses in rural areas of South…
Fast Retailing’s Global Brands Lag as GU Delivers Strong Q3 Growth
Uniqlo Continues to Drive Group Performance Fast Retailing posted another solid quarter for fiscal 2026, with Uniqlo remaining the company’s primary growth engine across…
Majid Al Futtaim Unveils Premium Carrefour Market Concept as UAE Grocery Retail Evolves
DUBAI, UAE – Majid Al Futtaim has launched its first premium Carrefour Market concept in the United Arab Emirates, introducing a redesigned supermarket format that…
Japan’s Popular E-Commerce Marketplaces Cooperate with Police Against Fraud
Japan’s National Police Agency has signed a new information-sharing agreement with the country’s major platform operators in order to prevent the increasing number of…
Flipkart Entered the Zero Commission Era for All Products in the Fashion Category
Flipkart expanded its zero commission policy to cover all fashion products in order to support sellers in the fashion category in India’s e-commerce market. The company…
Morocco Introduced the Export-Oriented Digital Commerce Platform eTrade.ma
Morocco launched the national B2B e-commerce platform eTrade.ma to enable exporting companies to reach international buyers more quickly. Launched by the Moroccan State…
Amazon Turns 32: The Online Bookstore Founded in a Garage Became a Global E-Commerce Giant
Amazon marked its 32nd year on July 5, 2026, once again bringing its growth in e-commerce, retail, cloud technologies, and artificial intelligence to the agenda. Founded…
Hepsiburada’s New CEO Is Ender Özgün!
A change of leadership took place in the management of Hepsiburada, one of Türkiye’s largest e-commerce marketplaces. The CEO transition process at the giant marketplace…
Deliveroo and Alshaya Group Establish Retail Partnership in the UAE and Kuwait
Deliveroo Middle East has signed a strategic partnership with international retail franchise operator Alshaya Group. As part of the collaboration, Alshaya Group’s…
France Fines Shein 22 Million Euros Due to Consumer Rules
France has fined fast fashion giant Shein approximately 22 million euros on the grounds that it violated consumer rules. According to the decision announced by the…
Amazon’s Major Investment Move of Over 17 Billion Euros in the United Kingdom
As Amazon accelerates its growth strategy in Europe, it is also increasing its investments in the United Kingdom. In 2025, the company invested more than 17 billion…
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