E-Commerce
Russia’s E-Commerce Turnover Reaches RUB 7.2 Trillion in H1 2026
Russia’s e-commerce market continued its strong expansion in the first half of 2026, with online retail turnover reaching RUB 7.2 trillion (approximately $90.8 billion),…
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- E-Commerce
JD.com Opens Seoul Buying Office to Expand Korean Product Sourcing
China’s e-commerce giant JD.com has opened a direct sourcing office in Seoul as it seeks to expand its procurement of Korean consumer goods and respond to growing demand…
- Marketplaces
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…
- E-Commerce
China’s Beverage Tycoon Says E-Commerce Is ‘Killing’ Traditional Commerce
Nongfu Spring founder Zhong Shanshan has reignited debate over China’s e-commerce model, warning that platform-driven price competition is putting traditional…
- AI
Amazon Plans Major Texas Data Center Campus to Power AI Growth
Amazon is planning a major new data center campus in Pecos County, Texas, as the technology giant expands infrastructure to support growing demand for artificial…
- Interviews
From Türkiye to the World: Paving the Way for Operations
By Ali Ceylan | Founder, CEO | ShipEntegra For brands selling from Türkiye to the world, the real challenge is often not making sales, but managing the growing operation…
- E-Commerce
Jeff Bezos Makes Investment Move for Liverpool Partnership: $6 Billion Valuation on the Agenda
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has joined an investment group preparing to acquire a significant minority stake in Liverpool Football Club. The consortium, led by…
- Marketplaces
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…
- E-Commerce
Bombay High Court Orders Amazon to Hand Over Expired Goods for Disposal
The Bombay High Court has directed Amazon Retail India to hand over all expired and perished goods stored at its Bhiwandi warehouse to the Maharashtra Food and Drug…
- E-Commerce
European Air Cargo Demand Falls as EU Tightens Import Rules
European air cargo demand continued to weaken last week, with the latest decline linked partly to the European Union’s stricter rules governing imports, according to…
- Marketplaces
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…
- E-Commerce
Alo Launches Exclusive E-Commerce Platform in China via Tmall
US athleisure brand Alo is expanding its presence in China with the launch of its first official e-commerce store in mainland China on Tmall, Alibaba’s leading B2C…
- Startup
MENA Startups Raise $172.6M in July as Saudi Arabia Reclaims Funding Lead
Saudi Arabia returned to the top of MENA’s startup funding rankings in July, while e-commerce emerged as the region’s leading funded sector. However, the overall funding…
- E-Commerce
eBay Revenue Climbs 15% to $3.13 Billion in Q2 2026
eBay delivered a strong second quarter in 2026, with both revenue and gross merchandise volume (GMV) recording double-digit growth as the marketplace continued to…
- E-Commerce
Saudi Arabia’s Q1 Consumer Spending Growth Boosts Retail Real Estate Demand
Saudi Arabia’s retail sector continued to show strong momentum in the first quarter of 2026, with rising consumer spending supporting demand for retail real estate…
- E-Commerce
BRICS Trade Ministers Discuss Digital Trade and Global Value Chains
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) participated in the 2026 BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting held in Jaipur, India. Under India’s chairmanship, the meeting addressed the…
- E-Commerce
Türkiye Granted E-Commerce Exemption from the EU’s €3 Customs Duty
Türkiye has maintained a significant trade advantage under the European Union’s (EU) new customs regulation for low-value e-commerce shipments. As of July 1, 2026, the…
- E-Commerce
AI-Powered Fraud in E-Commerce Increased by 33 Percent
Fraud pressure in the e-commerce sector has increased as artificial intelligence tools have become increasingly accessible. According to data from Signifyd’s 2026 State…
- E-Commerce
Cybez Takes Its E-Commerce Model from India to the UAE Market
India-based e-commerce marketing and consulting company Cybez has officially launched its operations in the United Arab Emirates. With its new office opened in Sharjah,…
- E-Commerce
Etsy Cuts 12% of Workforce Days After $1.4 Billion Depop Sale
Etsy is restructuring its business and cutting around 200 jobs just days after receiving $1.4 billion from the sale of its Depop marketplace to eBay, creating a striking…
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