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After Wildberries, Ukraine launches drone campaign on Russia's Ozon

MOSCOW - Ukraine on Sunday hit a warehouse belonging to Russian e-commerce giant Ozon for the second day running, as Kyiv vowed to expand its attacks on logistics sites.

Retailers urge action to lift spending

Retailers urge action to lift spending

The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) is calling on the government to introduce short-, medium- and long-term measures to support retailers, such as relaunching the Easy E-Receipt scheme, promoting investment in the provinces and ensuring fairer practices in e-commerce marketplaces.

CCPA fines Amazon Rs 1 lakh for selling sweets as Ayodhya Ram Mandir prasad

CCPA fines Amazon Rs 1 lakh for selling sweets as Ayodhya Ram Mandir prasad

The CCPA fined Amazon Seller Services one lakh rupees for unauthorized religious product sales. Ordinary sweets were falsely advertised as "Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad" on the platform. This action followed a complaint filed by the Confederation of All India Traders. Amazon must now verify authorization for religious offerings before…

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Walmart shares fall 8% as Q2 results flag risks of rising inventory

Walmart shares fell 8% despite strong second-quarter results, with revenue rising 5.9%, e-commerce sales jumping 23% and operating income increasing 28.8%. Investors focused on tariff refund benefits and a 6.7% increase in global inventory, raising concerns over underlying performance.

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Urban Company, Unicommerce expand partnership to Saudi Arabia, UAE

Urban Company's Middle East division has partnered with Unicommerce to streamline its e-commerce operations in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The online platform will leverage Unicommerce's Uniware technology to manage inventory and fulfillment for its at-home services, ensuring real-time visibility and efficient order routing for service professionals.

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Ladoos, pedas sold as Ayodhya Ram Mandir Prasad found fake: Consumer body fines Amazon for misleading ads; says devotees' religious sentiments exploited

Ladoos, pedas, and other sweets sold on Amazon as Ayodhya Ram Mandir Prasad without any temple authorisation have landed the e-commerce giant with a Rs 1 lakh penalty from India's Central Consumer Protection Authority. The CCPA found that Amazon's platform lent legitimacy to the misleading listings and that the listings…

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The USA has a large packaging industry that works with many businesses like food, cosmetics, retail, e-commerce and more.

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Amazon isn't giving up on Jeff Bezos' drone deliveries dream—and after 13 years of turbulence, the momentum is finally shifting

Amazon isn't giving up on Jeff Bezos' drone deliveries dream—and after 13 years of turbulence, the momentum is finally shifting

The e-commerce giant announced it is expanding drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of this year, a sixfold increase from its current capabilities.

Universal Music Group in deal to manage Beatles merchandise ahead of biopics

Universal Music Group in deal to manage Beatles merchandise ahead of biopics

The rock band’s physical and digital merchandise, licensing and e-commerce will be managed by the entertainment giant.

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How Ukraine’s strikes on Russian warehouses became a problem in Kyrgyzstan

How Ukraine’s strikes on Russian warehouses became a problem in Kyrgyzstan

Ukraine’s campaign to target Russia’s e-commerce giant Wildberries has had impacts far beyond the Russian federation. For Russia, Wildberries is comparable to Amazon, accounting for about 50% of the country’s online retail market. But its market place is used by manufacturers as far afield as Central Asia.

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Shiprocket lifts off: The fire that fuels the new logistics engine

Shiprocket lifts off: The fire that fuels the new logistics engine

Shiprocket’s strong stock market debut reflects surging investor confidence in India’s tech-driven e-commerce infrastructure. As rapid D2C expansion, SMB digitization, and quick commerce transform Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets, Shiprocket’s neutral API aggregation model unifies a fragmented logistics ecosystem. Beyond core shipping aggregation, the platform's long-term growth is powered by expanding…

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In The Age Of AI Agents, E-Commerce Companies Are Doubling Down On Client Retention

In The Age Of AI Agents, E-Commerce Companies Are Doubling Down On Client Retention

Companies are prioritizing customer retention, and platforms best positioned to own that side of the business are consolidating before the category gets overcrowded.

International Business Times

Alibaba's $2 billion gaming exit signals where Beijing wants its money

Alibaba's $2 billion gaming exit signals where Beijing wants its money

The e-commerce giant sells its gaming studio and pours $53 billion into AI as the US-China tech rivalry heats up

Unitree vs. Shein: How August’s big China IPOs show how AI hype is leaving e-commerce giants behind

Unitree vs. Shein: How August’s big China IPOs show how AI hype is leaving e-commerce giants behind

Unitree may be smaller and younger compared to Shein. But in the eyes of investors, the robot maker is the more exciting bet.

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Festive season hiring expected to generate up to 2.7 lakh gig jobs: Report

India’s festive season is expected to create 2.5-2.7 lakh temporary and gig jobs, with hiring projected to rise 15-20%, Adecco India said. E-commerce, logistics, quick commerce, retail and BFSI will lead demand, with 45% coming from tier-II and III cities.

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India’s next online grocery goldmine lies beyond the traditional routes

The shift in India’s e-commerce market is revealing a growing focus on value-oriented buyers from smaller towns. These consumers favor cost-effectiveness and variety over quick shipping. The expanding Bharat household segment is poised to drive remarkable growth in online grocery sales by 2030, pointing to exciting possibilities for e-commerce ventures…

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Shiprocket IPO ends day 3 with 99.3x subscription on strong QIB push. Check GMP & other details

Shiprocket’s IPO was subscribed 99.31 times, led by strong institutional demand, with QIBs subscribing 122.8 times. The Rs 1,617.59 crore issue also commands a 38% grey market premium over the upper price band of Rs 97. Analysts have recommended subscribing, citing the company’s growth prospects, scalable model and e-commerce opportunity.

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ETMarkets Management Talk | SIS bets on healthcare, BFSI, manufacturing for next leg of security growth: Rituraj Sinha

For SIS, this transition is opening up a fresh growth opportunity across sectors such as healthcare, BFSI, manufacturing, logistics, e-commerce and critical infrastructure.

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JD.com Breaks A 12-Year Streak: Revenue Falls For First Time Since 2014 Listing

China’s e-commerce giant JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:JD) reported mixed second-quarter 2026 results on Thursday, as earnings topped expectations but revenue fell short.

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Tata Chairman Chandrasekaran's exit fuels concerns over power of controlling charity

N Chandrasekaran's resignation as chairman of Tata Sons highlights rising tensions with the controlling Tata Trusts, which owns 66% of the holding company. This shake-up raises alarms over potential instability within the conglomerate. Investors express unease regarding the group's capacity to pursue independent goals, especially as it navigates losses in…

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Shiprocket IPO Day 2: Subscribed 1.72x so far, GMP signals 35% listing gains, — Should you subscribe?

Shiprocket IPO entered Day 2 with 97% overall subscription on Day 1, driven by retail investors bidding 3.34 times. The grey market premium signals potential listing gains of 35% over the Rs 97 price cap. Major brokerages have issued 'Subscribe' ratings, citing strong positioning in India's expanding e-commerce ecosystem.

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Flipkart, Amazon, Meesho top list of e-commerce firms facing most complaints on NCH in 2025

Flipkart and Amazon received the highest number of consumer complaints in 2025. Meesho and Myntra also featured prominently on the list of e-commerce platforms. The National Consumer Helpline facilitated over 91 crore in refunds to consumers. Non-delivery of products constituted the largest category of complaints filed. The government has taken…

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Shiprocket IPO opens for subscription. Should you apply for Temasek, Eternal-backed issue?

Shiprocket IPO GMP: In the grey market, Shiprocket shares are currently commanding a 31% premium over the upper end of the issue price of Rs 97, signalling expectations of a strong listing gain.

Dear Walmart Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for August 20

Investors may want to mark their calendars for Aug. 20 as Walmart’s earnings release could give its stock the boost investors have been anticipating.

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Shiprocket draws Goldman Sachs, HDFC MF, SBI MF and others to Rs 727 crore anchor round ahead of IPO

Shiprocket secured Rs 727.41 crore from anchor investors before its upcoming initial public offering. The e-commerce enablement company aims to raise a total of Rs 1,617.48 crore through its maiden public issue. The IPO includes a fresh issue and an offer for sale, with a price band of Rs 92-97…

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