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elnortedecastilla.es • Business • Spain
A Valladolid kiosk owner discusses the impact of online retail giants like Amazon on his business and his plans for retirement.
elcorreo.com • Business • Spain
A wave of business closures is hitting Bilbao's city center, impacting both local and international brands due to decreased consumer spending, online competition, and high rents.
businessinsider.com • Business • World
Amazon's AI shopping assistant, Rufus, is projected to generate significant indirect profits, despite initial losses and mixed user reviews, fueling Amazon's continued investment in AI-driven personalization.
irishtimes.com • Consumer • Ireland
An Irish customer recounts a frustrating experience with an online clothing retailer based in Ireland but operating from a warehouse in Asia, highlighting issues with product quality, delayed delivery, and difficulties obtaining a full refund.
prensa.com • Business • Panama
Panama's strategic location and existing infrastructure present an opportunity to attract major e-commerce players like Amazon, Temu, and AliExpress, particularly amidst the US-China trade war.
neofeed.com.br • Business • Brazil
Mercado Libre plans to invest R$34 billion in Brazil in 2025, increasing its total investment in the country to R$113 billion over eight years.
usatoday.com • Retail • World
A recent study reveals consumer shopping habits between Amazon and Temu, highlighting price as a major factor despite concerns about trust and potential tariffs.
adweek.com • Business • United States
Uber and Instacart are partnering to sell ads on the Uber Eats platform, expanding advertising opportunities for consumer packaged goods brands.
fashionunited.ca • Business • Canada
Reitmans, a Canadian apparel retailer, reported a Q4 net loss but remains optimistic about its future growth, driven by successful holiday sales and planned investments in technology and supply chain improvements.
exame.com • Economics • Brazil
Starting April 1st, 2025, taxes on international online purchases from sites like Shein and AliExpress in Brazil will increase, leading to higher prices for consumers and potentially impacting the volume of international purchases.
www1.folha.uol.com.br • Business • Brazil
This article profiles Frederico Trajano, CEO of Magazine Luiza, detailing his strategic moves to transform the company into a digital conglomerate and mitigate the impact of high interest rates on its profitability.
irishtimes.com • Business • Ireland
The launch of Amazon.ie sparks concern among Irish booksellers, who fear the impact of the retail giant on their businesses and the wider literary culture.
zaobao.com.sg • Business • World
Amidst the US-China trade war, the Chinese cross-border e-commerce platform DHgate saw a surge in US downloads, reaching the second spot on Apple's app store.
lowestoftjournal.co.uk • Business • East Anglia
TikTok's explosive growth is fueling business success in East Anglia, with entrepreneurs leveraging the platform for significant sales and customer acquisition.
statista.com • E-commerce • Indonesia
In February 2024, Shopee led Indonesian e-commerce sites in monthly traffic, surpassing Tokopedia and Lazada, highlighting the sector's growth despite challenges like internet access disparities.
fashionunited.uk • Business • UK
Matalan, a UK fashion and homeware retailer, received £25 million in funding to enhance its stores, supply chain, and e-commerce platform.
fashionunited.uk • Business • UK
British childrenswear brand Mori has acquired Kidly, expanding its product offerings and aiming for global growth.
businessinsider.com • Business • World
Amazon sellers are petitioning Amazon to change its buy box policies due to pricing challenges created by tariffs, impacting their ability to remain competitive and profitable.
fashionunited.uk • Finance • UK
Asos, a UK-based online fashion retailer, reported a significant profitability turnaround in the first half of fiscal year 2025, driven by a new commercial model and cost management.
nytimes.com • Business • World
Phoebe Gates, daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates, launches Phia, a new e-commerce platform, facing the challenges and expectations associated with her family name.
businessinsider.com • Business • World
An online sticker shop owner more than doubled her revenue using AI-powered 'vibe coding' to improve her Shopify store.
nytimes.com • Business • World
Chinese factory owners are using TikTok to directly market their products to American consumers, bypassing traditional retail channels and potentially influencing public opinion on trade.
web.archive.org • Retail • Australia
JB Hi-Fi's success stems from its seamless integration of online and in-store experiences, offering customers extensive choice and convenience.
bostonglobe.com • Economics • World
President Trump's tariffs on imported goods are impacting online shopping, with some retailers adjusting prices and others disclosing import charges to consumers.
mind.eu.com • Fintech • France
Joko, a French cashback app, is expanding its services to include shopping features and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) options, aiming to become a personalized shopping platform and launching in the US in 2024.
thehindu.com • Technology • World
The integration of ChatGPT and Shopify's e-commerce platform presents a potential challenge to Google's search dominance by offering a seamless AI-driven shopping experience.
theepochtimes.com • Trade • World
The United States ended a trade exemption that allowed cheap goods from China to enter the country without tariffs, aiming to combat the flow of illicit drugs and protect domestic businesses.
www1.folha.uol.com.br • Business • Brazil
Brazil's Consumer Day is gaining traction as a major retail event, rivaling Black Friday in sales for some companies, with various e-commerce giants employing diverse promotional strategies.
tab.uol.com.br • Business • Brazil
A young man in São Paulo, Brazil, is successfully selling vintage typewriters, turning his passion into a profitable business during a time of financial difficulty.
oglobo.globo.com • Business • Brazil
In just six months, the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu surpassed Mercado Livre to become the second largest online shopping platform in Brazil, boasting 39 million monthly active users.
chocale.cl • Business • Chile
This article compares subscription services offered by various delivery and e-commerce apps in Chile, highlighting their features, costs, and benefits.
oglobo.globo.com • Business • Brazil
Amazon Brasil's CEO highlights the company's commitment to diversity and expansion plans in Brazil, despite global economic challenges.
oglobo.globo.com • Ecommerce • Brazil
The Chinese e-commerce platform Temu surpassed Shopee in March 2024 to become the most accessed online shopping platform in Brazil, achieving 58 million monthly active users.
emarketer.com • Business • World
US sales of fast-fashion giants Shein and Temu plummeted after recent price increases attributed to tariffs, prompting both companies to explore alternative strategies.
elfinancierocr.com • Shopping • Costa Rica
Amazon now offers free shipping to Costa Rica for orders over $35, with eligible items clearly marked on the website.
elfinancierocr.com • Finance • Costa Rica
This article explains how Costa Rican Amazon customers can request a tax refund for purchases delivered via freight forwarders.
clarin.com • Finance • Argentina
The 2025 Hot Sale in Argentina features numerous promotions from over 10 banks and digital wallets, with a focus on installment financing and deals on electronics, home goods, and travel.
nytimes.com • Business • World
The end of a duty-free loophole for cheap goods from China, implemented during Trump's presidency, is potentially impacting small American businesses negatively, exemplified by the case of a toy company struggling to compete with cheaper Chinese imports.
www1.folha.uol.com.br • Business • Brazil
Fernando Yunes, Mercado Livre Brasil's country lead, discusses the company's success, strategies, and competitive landscape in the Brazilian e-commerce market.
economia.uol.com.br • Business • Brazil
Magazine Luiza launches a platform to support women entrepreneurs in its marketplace, offering networking events, financial incentives, and mentorship opportunities.
poder360.com.br • Business • Brazil
Shein is accelerating its recruitment of Brazilian resellers to expand its marketplace platform and mitigate the impact of exchange rate fluctuations and import taxes.
neofeed.com.br • Finance • Brazil
BTG Pactual analysis reveals that Amazon and Mercado Livre's aggressive pricing strategies in the personal hygiene, perfumery, and cosmetics sector pose a significant threat to RD Saúde's market share and profitability.
businessinsider.com • Business • World
TikTok is conducting layoffs in its US e-commerce operations, impacting employees in various teams, following a period of declining sales and restructuring.
neofeed.com.br • Ecommerce • Brazil
Shopee's new distribution center in Recife aims to improve delivery times and compete with Mercado Livre in Brazil, but challenges remain regarding product quality.
infomoney.com.br • Finance • Brazil
Jefferies initiated coverage of Magazine Luiza (MGLU3) with a buy recommendation and a price target of R$ 13.60, citing the promising e-commerce scenario in Latin America and Magalu's strong position for the next interest rate reduction cycle.
thejakartapost.com • Business • Indonesia
Indonesia's new regulation aims to create a level playing field in the logistics sector by preventing predatory pricing and ensuring broader service coverage.
bloomberglinea.com.br • Business • Brazil
Mercado Livre is adjusting its shipping model in Brazil to compete with Shopee and TikTok Shop, according to Itaú BBA, potentially impacting revenue but boosting GMV.
theglobeandmail.com • Business • Canada
Stuffy Riders, a company offering plush, rideable animals in malls, is proving to be a successful and innovative way to revitalize struggling shopping centers.
agfeed.com.br • Logistics • Brazil
Luft Logistics CEO, Luciano Luft, plans to revolutionize agricultural logistics in Brazil by implementing an Amazon-like model, investing in startups and creating a comprehensive ecosystem for efficient delivery and supply chain management.
insideretail.com.au • Marketing • Australia
Retailers should shift from frequent, low-quality emails to a less-is-more approach prioritizing quality content and customer engagement to improve brand perception and drive conversions.
fashionunited.uk • Business • UK
Amazon has committed to strengthening its systems to combat fake online reviews on its UK site following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority.