French Court Rejects Request to Suspend Shein Over Illicit Products
The Paris court rejected the French government’s request to suspend Shein over the sale of illegal products in the French market, ruling that the platform had swiftly…
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Flipkart Acquires Minivet AI to Strengthen E-Commerce Capabilities
India’s leading e-commerce platform Flipkart has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning…
TikTok Restructures E-Commerce and Data Teams
TikTok, following a strong Black Friday performance, has restructured its global e-commerce product and data science teams to improve collaboration in areas like…
Amazon in Talks for $10 Billion Investment and Chip Deal with OpenAI
Amazon is in discussions with OpenAI, the technology company behind ChatGPT, for a $10 billion investment. This deal could involve the use of Amazon’s Trainium chips by…
Kaspi.kz Completes 4.17 Billion Lira Capital Increase in Hepsiburada
Kazakhstan-based technology giant Kaspi.kz has strengthened its position in the Turkish market with a 4.17 billion lira capital increase in Hepsiburada, following its…
Noon Secures $500 Million Investment Ahead of Potential IPO
Dubai-based e-commerce platform Noon has secured $500 million in new funding from its existing investors as part of preparations for a potential initial public offering…
Shopify Introduced the Winter ’26 Edition Featuring More Than 150 AI-Powered Tools for Merchants
Shopify announced the Winter ’26 Edition, a major platform update that includes more than 150 new features aimed at transforming the way online merchants build, manage,…
Shein Opens a Large Logistics Center in Poland
Fast fashion and e-commerce giant Shein announced that it has put into operation a large-scale logistics center near the city of Wrocław in Poland. While the new…
TikTok Shop Increases Seller Commissions Across Europe
TikTok is preparing to further strengthen its global leadership ambition in the field of social commerce by increasing sales commissions in European Union markets.…
Meesho Makes a Record Debut on the Stock Exchange; Company Valuation Reaches $8.8 Billion
The India-based e-commerce platform Meesho made one of the strongest stock market debuts in recent years following its public offering in Mumbai. The company both…
Amazon to Invest $35 Billion in India by 2030
Amazon has announced a major new plan that will mark a turning point in India’s digital and economic transformation. The company revealed that it will invest more than…
South Korean Police Raid Coupang Over Major Data Leak
South Korean police raided Coupang’s headquarters in Seoul over a massive data leak that has affected nearly two-thirds of the country’s population. The raid was…
Amazon Announces Its Largest-Ever Fee Reduction in Europe
Amazon has implemented one of its most comprehensive pricing restructures in recent years, announcing reductions in seller fees and Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) charges…
Takealot Launches “Get It Now” Service for Faster Delivery
South Africa’s leading e-commerce platform Takealot has announced its most ambitious step yet in the rapidly growing “quick commerce” segment: a new instant-delivery…
Amazon Launches 30-Minute “Ultra-Fast Delivery” Pilot Program in the United States
Amazon has begun testing a new “ultra-fast” delivery program in Seattle and Philadelphia, aiming to deliver orders within 30 minutes or less as the company seeks to…
eBay Launches the Livestream Shopping Era in Germany
eBay launched its livestream shopping feature in Germany on November 29, 2025 at Comic Con Stuttgart. As part of the event, the company hosted live broadcasts by well…
Amazon to Invest $50 Billion to Expand AI and Supercomputer Infrastructure for U.S. Government Agencies
Amazon Web Services (AWS) will build and deploy infrastructure for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC) specifically for U.S. government agencies…
The Countdown for the Mindsite Brand – Marketplace Performance Summit Has Begun!
The Mindsite Brand – Marketplace Performance Summit brings together Turkey’s leading e-commerce brands and industry leaders. The summit promises a comprehensive program…
Nile Launches a New Social Commerce Model for Africa’s Mobile Generation
Africa’s online retail landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of Nile, designed to combine messaging apps, content creators, and…
Noon Prepares to Launch 15 Minute Drone Deliveries Across the UAE
Gulf based e commerce giant Noon is preparing to take delivery speeds in the United Arab Emirates to a new level.
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