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South Korea’s dominant e-commerce operator faces thin 0.6 percent net margins and regulatory pressure after generating 208 million dollars in full-year profit.
The solution focuses on five core areas to connect generative AI discovery directly to verified omnichannel purchases.
The Australian apparel brand partnered with re-commerce platform Treet to capture secondhand peer-to-peer sales directly on its own digital storefront.
Online penetration will expand from 23.5 percent in 2025 to 29.5 percent by 2031, pushing global retail expenditure per capita above 5,000 dollars.
A new framework from the ANA aims to standardise retail media measurement, addressing fragmentation in the rapidly growing sector. The initiative seeks common standards, greater transparency, and independent verification for advertisers.
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is expected to have a company valuation of roughly $25 billion in its upcoming Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), a significant decrease from its earlier valuation of approximately $100 billion four years ago. This…
JD.com, a prominent marketplace for consumer electronics in China, forecasted an uptick in home-appliance sales for the second half of the year during their recently held quarterly review. This projection was made despite their first reported decrease in…
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein recently suffered a defeat in a London court case against rival company Temu. The lawsuit, which was based on allegations of copyright infringement, ended in a ruling that could potentially benefit online marketplaces that…
Fast-fashion online retailer Shein is preparing to debut its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in Hong Kong as early as next Wednesday, according to individuals privy to the matter. The Singapore-based enterprise has engaged in marketing its share offering to…
Over a year ago, Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein embarked on an ambitious plan to make Vietnam its main export base. Shein started leasing 15 hectares of warehouse facilities near Ho Chi Minh City, which is approximately the size of 21 football pitches.…
Asendia, a leader in cross-border e-commerce, has recently announced a strategic partnership with Etsy, a global hub for unique and creative products. This collaboration offers Etsy sellers from eight key international markets the opportunity to utilize…
Beginning November 1, income tax collection will be initiated from sellers on e-commerce platforms in Indonesia, as confirmed by the country’s tax authority. The plan, which was postponed twice in an effort to stimulate consumer spending, is now scheduled to…
Shein, the prominent quick-fashion retailer, is contemplating reducing the investment cost for some late-stage investors as it seeks an initial public offering (IPO) at a decreased valuation. This information has been revealed through filings at the Hong Kong…
The European Commission has recently accused Temu, a Chinese online retailer, of failing to adequately cooperate during an investigative raid in December last year. The raid was conducted at Temu’s European headquarters in Dublin and forms part of an ongoing…
During the first half of 2026, online retail sales have seen a significant surge, growing by over 40% year-over-year on key e-commerce platforms. This is triple the growth rate of Vietnam’s overall retail sector. Online Marketplaces Experience Rapid Growth…
A significant fire broke out at Coupang’s No. 32 logistics center located in Incheon, west of Seoul, prompting an evacuation of surrounding businesses and factories due to structural collapse concerns. The fire, which originated on the building’s sixth floor…
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