Alibaba–RedNote tie-up raises stakes in China’s e-commerce competition
The collaboration allows RedNote users to directly access and shop products from Alibaba’s Taobao platform
Shein, Temu ramp up advertising in UK and France as US tariffs hit
Shein increases spending by 35% in France and the UK, while Temu sees a 40% and 20% month-over-month rise, respectively
Amazon to invest over $4 billion in expanding rural delivery network by 2026
The expansion will grow Amazon’s rural delivery network to over 200 stations, tripling its current size
Some Amazon sellers are pulling out of Prime Day amid Trump tariffs
According to four merchants the planned pullback is a way for sellers to protect profit margins amid the U.S.-China trade war
Temu, Shein to hike prices as Trump tariffs target low-value imports
Temu and Shein announce price increases effective April 25, urging shoppers to make purchases “now at today’s rates”
Pakistan’s e-commerce sector hits $7.7bn in 2024, SMEs face challenges in tapping global market: report
Despite a 17% annual growth forecast, SMEs struggle with payment barriers, unreliable internet, and consumer trust issues
Amazon, Flipkart warehouses raided as Indian regulators tighten oversight
This follows similar inspections in Tamil Nadu earlier this month, where the agency found uncertified goods being stored and sold
Alibaba to resume hiring after 12 quarters of workforce cuts
Alibaba Group Chairman Joe Tsai says the bottom has been reached, and hiring is set to be rebooted
Amazon, Flipkart caught selling non-certified products in India
Authorities seize 3,376 non-compliant products from Amazon and Flipkart warehouses
Chinese firm to set up Sino-Pak Agricultural Industrial Park, launch e-commerce platform in Urdu
Feiduoduo to strengthen agricultural trade, facilitate Pakistani farmers with digital solutions
Zarea Limited announces expansion into local coal supply chain
Expansion expected to significantly boost revenue growth, diversify income streams, and unlock new opportunities; company’s stock rises by 4.33%
Biden tightens rules on Chinese imports before leaving office
The move targets companies like Shein and Temu, which ship millions of low-value packages to U.S. customers daily
China’s Instagram-like Xiaohongshu expands e-commerce with over 300 million users
With over 300 million users and a valuation of $17 billion after its July funding round, the platform combines social media with curated shopping experiences
Amazon to launch quick commerce trials in India, targets 15-minute deliveries
Amazon follows Walmart-backed Flipkart, which piloted its quick commerce service earlier this year in select cities, offering 10-minute grocery deliveries
Walmart, Amazon holiday spending rise as Target, Best Buy stumble, data shows
Black Friday sees $10.8 billion in online sales, while Cyber Monday reaches $13.3 billion