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E-commerce giant Amazon has introduced a new artificial intelligence feature called "Interests" to help users discover products in its e-commerce marketplace.
Amazon has published its fifth Brand Protection Report. The report highlights the success of the e-commerce giant's strategy to reduce counterfeiting to zero. According to the report, over 15 million counterfeit products were detected worldwide in 2024.
Amazon Autos plans to help dealers sell not only new vehicles but also used cars. The company aims to enable dealers to sell as much inventory as they want.
Amazon is now operating with a dedicated e-commerce site for Ireland. The Amazon.ie marketplace is now live, listing more than 200 million products.
Amazon’s Amazon Haul, launched three months ago as a competitor to Temu, is failing to capture the attention of U.S. online consumers!
The Poland-based online marketplace Allegro announced that it achieved 2.6 billion euros in sales in 2024.
Officials from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce held an important meeting with U.S.-based retail giant Walmart regarding supplier pricing.
Chinese e-commerce platform Temu has announced a partnership with Correos, Spain’s national postal service.
China’s leading e-commerce marketplace, JD.com, has signed an official partnership with the UEFA Champions League (UCL).
Zalando has recorded significant revenue and profitability growth in 2024, reinforcing its expansion strategy.
Takealot, one of South Africa's leading e-commerce marketplaces, has announced a strategic partnership with creative agency Joe Public.
E-commerce giant Amazon is preparing to expand its discount retail platform, Amazon Haul, into new markets.

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TikTok Shop was recently launched in Germany, France, and Italy. It reaches over 72 million users in these countries. Among TikTok Shop’s sellers are both famous brands from these countries and local sellers. On the other hand, if it fails to attract buyers, TikTok’s operations in the United States may be terminated.
E-commerce giant Amazon has introduced a new artificial intelligence feature called "Interests" to help users discover products in its e-commerce marketplace.
Amazon has published its fifth Brand Protection Report. The report highlights the success of the e-commerce giant's strategy to reduce counterfeiting to zero. According to the report, over 15 million counterfeit products were detected worldwide in 2024.
The Chinese e-commerce platform Temu has formed a strategic partnership with dLocal, a cross-border payment platform that connects global sellers with emerging markets.
Amazon Autos plans to help dealers sell not only new vehicles but also used cars. The company aims to enable dealers to sell as much inventory as they want.
Amazon is now operating with a dedicated e-commerce site for Ireland. The Amazon.ie marketplace is now live, listing more than 200 million products.
The Chinese marketplace AliExpress has announced a significant expansion of payment options for online consumers in Africa.
Jiji, one of Africa’s leading classifieds and e-commerce platforms, is launching operations in Bangladesh.
Amazon’s Amazon Haul, launched three months ago as a competitor to Temu, is failing to capture the attention of U.S. online consumers!
The Poland-based online marketplace Allegro announced that it achieved 2.6 billion euros in sales in 2024.
Officials from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce held an important meeting with U.S.-based retail giant Walmart regarding supplier pricing.
Chinese e-commerce platform Temu has announced a partnership with Correos, Spain’s national postal service.

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