Maria SantosE-Tailing
TikTok Shop Doubles US Livestream Sales as Live Commerce Chases China Model
TikTok Shop expanded its US broadcast sessions by 60 per cent in the first half of 2026 as live commerce sales grew rapidly.
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Minjun ParkE-Tailing
Who Gives A Crap Targets A$100 Million Annual Donations on Retail Push
Melbourne-founded Who Gives A Crap has passed A$20 million in cumulative donations as it shifts from online subscriptions into physical supermarket aisles.
Sarah ChenE-Tailing
Hims & Hers Rolls Out Weight-Loss and Prescription Platform in Australia
The US digital health group targets US$6.5 billion in global revenue by 2030 following its buyout of Sydney-based Eucalyptus.
Sarah ChenE-Tailing
Shein Targets US$1.7 Billion Hong Kong Listing After Shifting Focus to China
The fast-fashion platform will list in Hong Kong at a US$26.5 billion valuation after abandoning earlier attempts to go public in New York and London.
Rajiv MenonE-Tailing
Shein Shares Drop 8 per Cent in Hong Kong Debut
The online fast-fashion giant traded at HK$44.60 on its first morning, putting its market valuation at US$24 billion after US and European tariff crackdowns erased profits.
Wei ZhangE-Tailing
Southeast Asian Shopping App Installs Jump as Singapore and Indonesia Lead Gains
Indonesia recorded a 62 per cent rise in user session length while Singapore app installs climbed 67 per cent in the first half of 2026.
Maria SantosE-Tailing
Humii Report Finds Flawed E-Commerce Signals Hurt Shopper Trust
Data reveals nearly 30 per cent of retail refunds miss merchant deadlines, while misplaced chat tools and premature dispatch alerts add friction to online checkout journeys.
Sarah ChenE-Tailing
Indian Gen Z Spends Three Times More on Quick Commerce Than Older Shoppers
Data from fintech platform Kiwi shows instant delivery apps take 2.6 per cent of young consumers’ wallets compared to 0.85 per cent spent at supermarket chains like D-Mart.
Minjun ParkE-Tailing
Asia-Pacific Takes 42.5 per Cent of Global E-Commerce Market Heading to $19.8 Trillion
Rapid digital payment adoption and mobile shopping pushed Asia-Pacific ahead of North America and Europe as global online retail expands toward 2035.
Sarah ChenE-Tailing
Shopee Monetises Marketplace Platform with Tiered Seller Fees and Paid Services
Regular marketplace sellers pay commissions between 1 and 2 per cent while Shopee Mall brand rates reach 6 per cent.
Sarah ChenE-Tailing
Amazon Expands Quick Commerce Fashion Delivery to 300 Indian Cities
Prime subscribers who use the Amazon Now rapid delivery service shop three times more often across apparel categories.
Sarah ChenE-Tailing
Shein Prices Hong Kong IPO at $26.5 Billion Valuation to Raise $1.73 Billion
The fast-fashion giant will allocate 80 per cent of the HK$13.6 billion proceeds to technology and expansion while paying up to $3.5 billion to early-stage investors.
Sarah ChenE-Tailing
China Halts Cooperation with EU Regulators over JD.com Ceconomy Bid
European Commission investigators face an information blackout from Beijing as scrutiny intensifies over Chinese state subsidies in cross-border retail deals.
Maria SantosE-Tailing
Taiwan Plans Ban on Auto-Renewing Subscriptions with Fines up to NT$50 Million
Digital platforms face penalties of up to NT$50 million per violation under new rules requiring manual opt-in boxes and simplified cancellation paths.
Wei ZhangE-Tailing
More Japanese Merchants Leave Rakuten Marketplace over Drone Logistics Alliance
Store operators exit the Tokyo platform as new aerial delivery initiatives create fresh operational disputes for marketplace sellers.
Aiko TanakaE-Tailing
JD.com and Sino Land Win $2.1B Northern Metropolis Hub in Hong Kong
The consortium beat Henderson Land under a technical-weighted tender to secure 11 hectares near the mainland border for residential towers and an automated supply chain base.
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