May US Port Volumes Surge Despite Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges
US ports saw a 3% increase in import cargo volumes despite high shipping rates, unresolved port labour negotiations and Red Sea disruptions.
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Breaking news on cross-border trade from Alibaba.com.
E-commerce & AI News Flash Collection (Jul 11): Walmart Opens Automated Distribution Centers, BYD to Invest in Turkish EV Plant
E-commerce & AI updates: Alibaba’s AI-driven global expansion, Walmart’s automated centers, US supply chain challenges, BYD’s Turkey investment, Brazil’s tax changes.
JD.com Considers Acquisition of British Parcel Company Evri
British parcel company Evri is attracting interest from major players in the global e-commerce landscape, with Chinese retail giant JD.com emerging as a potential bidder, Reuters reported.
Explainer: Microsoft’s Role in Retail
At Cegid Connections Retail 2024, Microsoft representatives discussed how the company helps retailers with cybersecurity and customer solutions.
E-commerce & AI News Flash Collection (Jul 9): TikTok Introduces New Ad Rules, Spain’s E-commerce Grows by 16%
Latest in e-commerce and AI: Prime Day shopping surge, TikTok’s new ad rules, eBay’s improved ad platform, and Burberry’s restructuring plans.
E-commerce & AI News Flash Collection (Jul 8): Amazon Faces EU Scrutiny, Walmart Bets on AR
This news brief covers Amazon’s EU scrutiny, TikTok ad spending, Shopee’s policies, Walmart’s tech, consumer trends, and Nykaa’s expansion in e-commerce and AI.
E-commerce & AI News Flash Collection (Jul 7): eBay Faces Decline, Vietnam’s Digital Economy Boom
About You ships directly from factories; Amazon’s revenue in Spain hits €7.1 billion; AI satellites enhance Earth monitoring; China leads AI patent filings.
E-commerce & AI News Flash Collection (Jul 4): Amazon Leads US E-commerce, Brazil Restricts Meta’s AI Data Use
This news brief covers key e-commerce and AI updates, including Amazon, eBay, Temu, TikTok, Walmart, and Meta’s global AI data usage impacts.
Shein’s London IPO Push Could Drive Sustainability and Transparency
Shein’s pursuit of a London Stock Exchange (UK) initial public offering (IPO) listing could be a catalyst for positive change, according to retail analysts at leading data and analytics company GlobalData.
E-commerce & AI News Flash Collection (Jul 3): Amazon Invests in India, Jumia Enhances Customer Experience
Update on e-commerce and AI: Amazon invests in India’s digital payments, Walmart’s collectibles promotion, and Jumia partners with Sprinklr for better customer service.
Target and Shopify Partner to Enhance Third-Party Digital Marketplace
Target has announced a partnership with global commerce platform Shopify to enhance its third-party digital marketplace, Target Plus.
Shopify Ramps up AI-Powered Features To Attract More Businesses
Shopify opened up its AI-powered tools to more users in the hopes of attracting more businesses to its e-commerce platform.
E-commerce & AI News Flash Collection (Jul 2): Amazon’s $100 Billion AI Investment, Audi Integrates ChatGPT
Amazon’s $100B AI investment and TikTok Shop’s popularity among US millennials highlight this week’s e-commerce and AI news. Discover updates from Amazon, Meta, and more.
E-commerce & AI News Flash Collection (Jul 1): Amazon Introduces Account Protection, H&M Reports Profit Growth
Latest developments in e-commerce and AI, including Amazon’s new account protection program, H&M’s financial results, USPS account audits, and more.
E-commerce & AI News Flash Collection (Jun 30): Amazon Faces Lawsuit, TikTok Expands in Spain
Amazon facing a major lawsuit in the UK, Shopee’s expansion in Southeast Asia, and TikTok’s new e-commerce ventures in Spain.