e-commerce

Shoprite Holdings Ltd. climbed significantly in 11 months, as the company reported that its earnings are expected to rise by as much as 14.7%. This predicted profit increase is attributed to higher sales generated through its e-commerce unit.

MercadoLibre Inc. reported quarterly sales exceeding $10 billion, surpassing analysts' estimates. The e-commerce and fintech company noted sustained demand across its core business lines despite increasing competition in Latin America.

A Mexican legal win brings relief, a Brazilian e-commerce battle sparks pride, and fintech autonomy in Colombia generates excitement. The article is sourced from The Rio Times.

Ukraine is targeting Russian e-commerce platforms, including Wildberries, as part of efforts to weaken Russia. This follows prior attacks on oil refineries and cargo ships.

The article criticizes the evolution of tipping culture in the U.S., where tipping has shifted from a voluntary reward for service to mandatory fees and pooled gratuities. It highlights practices like automatic tip prompts at coffee shops, 'crew appreciation' charges on cruise ships, and restaurant surcharges, arguing these obscure pricing and reduce the personal appreciation aspect of tipping.

TRX Logistics is making a strategic return to the logistics sector by acquiring a stake in a AAA-standard warehouse complex leased to Mercado Livre, Latin America's leading e-commerce platform. The investment highlights TRX's focus on expanding its logistics infrastructure through partnerships with major regional businesses.

As ratings and ad revenue shrink, selling products inside of programming is becoming increasingly common. Product pitches on NBC's 'Today,' ABC's 'Good Morning America' and 'CBS Mornings' have grown in recent years.

AP Drone Corp., a Bengaluru-based aerospace company, has signed a pact to develop a drone delivery network connecting Amaravati, Vijayawada, and Guntur. The initiative involves collaboration with stakeholders in healthcare, logistics, and e-commerce sectors to enable drone operations.

Amazon Prime Day's first day saw record U.S. online spending of $8.3 billion, surpassing Adobe Analytics' $7.9 billion forecast and becoming the largest e-commerce day of 2026.

Southeast Asia's malls are thriving while the US retail property market declines, with only the Mall of America in the top 20 largest shopping centers. The US decline is attributed to e-commerce disruption, financial struggles of department stores, and other shocks.

Traditional traders are calling for policy support as e-commerce and quick-commerce gain prominence. Manohar Agarwal from Swadeshi Vyapar Manch highlighted concerns about the younger generation losing interest in family-owned businesses.

David Selinger worked with Jeff Bezos at Amazon in the early 2000s, shaping his AI and business expertise. He later co-founded Deep Sentinel, an AI security firm backed by Bezos, leveraging his Amazon experience.

AliBitress is a platform enabling users to spend cryptocurrency directly on online purchases without converting to fiat first. It supports 360+ cryptocurrencies, millions of products, and shipping to 200+ countries. The creator seeks community feedback on improving the platform and expanding supported coins/networks.

QVC, a live shopping channel with call-in ordering, is losing home shoppers to social media influencers. The channel's traditional sales model faces competition from digital marketing strategies.

India's small-cap stocks have rebounded to pre-war levels as investor risk appetite improves. Meesho Ltd., an e-commerce platform, surged during its Mumbai stock market debut, reflecting growing interest in tech startups following successful listings.