Small Business, Big Impression: Competing Through Presentation Competing against global e-commerce giants was never going to be a fair fight on price or delivery speed alone. inkl · Aug 27
Ventura initiates coverage on Meesho and LG India, sees up to 35% upside Ventura Securities has initiated coverage on Meesho and LG Electronics India with Buy ratings, seeing up to 35% upside. The brokerage expects Meesho to benefit from value-commerce growth and improved monetisation, while LG India could gain from appliance premiumisation, localisation, exports and rising demand for cooling solutions. The Economic Times · Aug 26
Hey AI, what should I buy? India's shoppers have a new shopping buddy Indian shoppers increasingly use AI tools for product discovery and purchasing decisions. Many consumers are comfortable with AI-powered recommendations and future household shopping assistance. Quick commerce adoption is high, with many willing to pay for faster deliveries. Gen Z is projected to become India's largest spending consumer group by 2030.… The Economic Times · Aug 26
Mondelez India, Amway withdraw misleading claims on products after FSSAI notices FSSAI said several food companies, including Mondelez India and Amway India, have withdrawn or revised misleading claims on product labels and advertisements after receiving notices from the regulator. Mondelez withdrew health and nutrient comparison claims from its products and removed related advertisements from e-commerce platforms. Sapiens Labs and Kerala-based Juza… The Economic Times · Aug 25
Ukraine launches drone strikes on Russian e-commerce giant Ozon Four logistics hubs in southern Russia were attacked as Kyiv expanded its campaign against supply networks it says support Moscow's military. Euronews · Aug 24
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. Bangkok Post · Aug 23
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. Bangkok Post · Aug 20
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… The Economic Times · Aug 20
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. The Economic Times · Aug 20
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. The Economic Times · Aug 20
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… The Economic Times · Aug 20
Top 5 Custom Packaging Companies in USA The USA has a large packaging industry that works with many businesses like food, cosmetics, retail, e-commerce and more. inkl · Aug 20
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. Fortune · Aug 19
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. Evening Standard · Aug 19
The Conversation · Aug 19 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.
The Economic Times · Aug 19 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…
International Business Times · Aug 18 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.
Fortune · Aug 18 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
Fortune · Aug 17 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.
The Economic Times · Aug 17 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.
The Economic Times · Aug 17 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…
The Economic Times · Aug 14 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.
The Economic Times · Aug 14 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.
Benzinga · Aug 13 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.
The Economic Times · Aug 13 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…