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Britons set to spend £4bn more this Black Friday despite scam fears

Spending is set to reach almost £14 billion over the sales event, e-commerce marketing platform Omnisend has predicted.

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Investors Dump Meituan And Chase Alibaba's AI Boom

Investors Dump Meituan And Chase Alibaba's AI Boom

Chinese e-commerce major Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) continues to draw investor attention as it doubles down on artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and instant-commerce delivery.

Analysts Expect Growth at Amazon to ‘Accelerate.’ Does That Make AMZN Stock a Buy Now?

Analysts Expect Growth at Amazon to ‘Accelerate.’ Does That Make AMZN Stock a Buy Now?

Analysts say they continue to expect accelerating growth from AWS.

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EU Tech Commissioner meets French ministers over Shein 'sex doll' uproar

French ministers urge the European Commission to sanction e-commerce giant Shein for allowing illegal items to be sold on its website including a 'childlike sex doll' that sparked a national scandal.

France suspends Shein website as riot police guard Paris store opening

Shein has opened its first-ever physical store worldwide in Paris under the watch of riot police, as the French government announced it was suspending the Asian e-commerce giant’s online platform following public outrage over the sale of childlike sex dolls

Radio France Internationale

Perplexity Fires Back At Amazon's Legal Threat On Agentic Shopping: 'Bullying Is Not Innovation'

Perplexity and Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) engaged in a heated dispute after the e-commerce giant issued a legal threat to the AI startup over the use of its AI assistants for online shopping.

Shein bans sex dolls, offers to share buyers’ details in French probe

Asian e-commerce giant Shein Tuesday pledged to "cooperate fully" with French judicial authorities after an uproar over it selling childlike sex dolls, and said it was prepared to disclose the names of people who bought them, if asked.

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Shein reported to French justice over sale of 'childlike' sex dolls

Shein reported to French justice over sale of 'childlike' sex dolls

France’s top official for child protection has called for checks on people who purchase "childlike" sex dolls online, amid growing outrage over their sale on major e-commerce platforms – including fast-fashion giant Shein, which has already been reported to prosecutors.

Radio France Internationale

Shopify 'Priced for Perfection,' Setting High Bar for Upcoming Earnings Report: Analyst

Shopify 'Priced for Perfection,' Setting High Bar for Upcoming Earnings Report: Analyst

Shopify Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SHOP) upcoming earnings are expected to showcase steady growth as e-commerce spending remains robust and its new OpenAI partnership unlocks additional value.

MercadoLibre Q3 Earnings Highlights: 30% Revenue Growth For 27th Straight Quarter — 'The Best Is Yet To Come'

MercadoLibre Q3 Earnings Highlights: 30% Revenue Growth For 27th Straight Quarter — 'The Best Is Yet To Come'

Latin American e-commerce company MercadoLibre Inc (NASDAQ:MELI) reported third-quarter financial results on Wednesday after market close.

ChatGPT is getting PayPal — here's how OpenAI is becoming an e-commerce giant

ChatGPT is getting PayPal — here's how OpenAI is becoming an e-commerce giant

OpenAI is building on its partnership with PayPal; here's why that could revolutionize how you shop.

Top 7 Mistakes E-commerce Entrepreneurs Make When Choosing a Dropshipping Supplier

Top 7 Mistakes E-commerce Entrepreneurs Make When Choosing a Dropshipping Supplier

Starting an e-commerce store is exciting, but your choice of dropshipping supplier can make or break your business

Scaling e-commerce in 2025: Payment Infrastructure Challenges and Solutions

In 2025, with global e-commerce sales projected to reach between $6.8 trillion and $6.86 trillion

Amazon Pledges $1.6 Billion Investment In Netherlands To Boost E-Commerce, AWS Operations

Amazon Pledges $1.6 Billion Investment In Netherlands To Boost E-Commerce, AWS Operations

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has announced an investment of over €1.4 billion ($1.6 billion) in the Netherlands over the next three years aimed at boosting the company’s e-commerce and Amazon Web Services (AWS) operations in the region.

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Shein Is Winning: Here’s Why Brick-and-Mortar Clothing Stores Can’t Keep Up With Shein

Shein has taken over the fashion world faster than anyone expected. What began as a small e-commerce brand is now a global powerhouse that sells...

The Business Advantage: Why Companies Are Investing in Custom E-Commerce Application Development

In today’s digital economy, every business — from retail startups to multinational corporations — is racing to build stronger online presences.

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After OpenAI’s new ‘buy it in ChatGPT’ trial, how soon will AI be online shopping for us?

Buying and selling online with e-commerce is old news. We’re entering the age of A-commerce, where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly able to shop for us.

Amazon's Profit Problem Could Be Masking Its Next Stock Rally

While every other Magnificent 7 stock is basking in strong gains this year, Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) is the lone outlier in the red. At first glance, its 11.37% EBIT margin looks meager compared with peers like Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) (43.37%) and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) (45.62%), fueling concerns that the…

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Analysts Just Flagged a $4 Billion Opportunity for Amazon. Should You Buy AMZN Stock Here?

Morgan Stanley believes that the e-commerce major can save billions through this initiative.

Temu Shakes Up Online Shopping with Major Savings and Convenience

In a rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape, Temu is making headlines for its aggressive expansion and disruptive pricing model.

Why Carvana Stock Is Trading Higher Tuesday

Carvana Co (NYSE:CVNA) shares are trading higher Tuesday after the e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars expanded its same-day vehicle delivery service to the San Diego area. The launch allows local customers to receive their purchased vehicle on the same day they place an order.

Amazon Memos Point To Robot Takeover — 600,000 Jobs Could Vanish (UPDATED)

Editor's note: Updated with Amazon's response and hiring context.

Amazon Vs. MercadoLibre: Which Is The Better E-Commerce Bet At These Attractive Valuations?

Investors looking for e-commerce exposure have two high-profile options: Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) and MercadoLibre Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI). Both have solid growth stories, but the question right now is which one gives you the better deal.

Alibaba Stock Surges 95% As Company Doubles Down On AI, Cloud

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) remains aggressively invested in a gamut of activities, including integrating artificial intelligence across its e-commerce ecosystem and expanding its global footprint through significant investments in Hong Kong real estate to drive value.

Walmart's AI Play: OpenAI Deal Forges a New Path to Profitability

Walmart's new AI partnership with OpenAI is a strategic move to redefine e-commerce and accelerate the growth of its high-margin business segments.

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