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Africa needs to fight for a better deal on world trade rules: it should lead the charge on these 3 priorities at this week’s WTO meeting

African countries face many trade barriers today. Wealthier countries subsidise their farmers, making African agricultural exports less competitive. Global trade rules promise extra support but are rarely implemented. Many African countries also lack the infrastructure, funding or political will to build industries. This leaves them stuck exporting raw materials instead…

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Why Product Pages Without AI Avatars Are Leaving Money on the Table

Scroll through any major e-commerce site in 2026 and you'll notice something: the winning product pages all look remarkably similar.

Myer clicks into gear with a huge e-commerce expansion

Myer clicks into gear with a huge e-commerce expansion

Myer will be able to sell thousands of new products and expand into different ranges once its new e-commerce marketplace launches in May.

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Alibaba Stock Is Getting Hit Again, but Qwen and Cloud Growth Are Surging

Alibaba took another tumble after its latest earnings report, but its cloud segment continues to impress as it works toward its goal of $100 billion in revenue.

Alibaba Just Launched a New AI Unit. Should You Buy BABA Stock Here?

Other factors make BABA stock attractive for some investors, not just its new AI unit.

Joybuy UK Launch Sparks Price War as Tech Prices Drop Below Amazon and Argos

Joybuy UK's entry into the UK e-commerce market offers unbeatable prices on high-end electronics, backed by a price-match promise and fast '11-to-11' delivery, challenging Amazon and Argos.

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Electric cooktops fly off the shelves in India as Iran war sparks cooking gas shortage

Several stove models are already sold-out on e-commerce platforms while offline chains say fresh supplies are still days away

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UPS Offers $150,000 Buyouts to 100,000 Drivers as Shipping Giant Cuts Ties With Amazon

UPS Offers $150,000 Buyouts to 100,000 Drivers as Shipping Giant Cuts Ties With Amazon

UPS is offering a $150,000 buyout to over 100,000 drivers as part of a strategic shift away from Amazon, aiming for a leaner, more automated business model.

International Business Times UK

Why Wedbush Analysts Love AppLovin Stock Right Now

Why Wedbush Analysts Love AppLovin Stock Right Now

APP stock is down 40% from all-time highs, but this Wall Street investment firm remains bullish.

Dear Alibaba Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for March 19

Dear Alibaba Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for March 19

Investors should closely watch Alibaba Group as the e-commerce and cloud giant prepares to report its third quarter results on Mar. 19.

Amazon Outage Disrupts Shopping for Thousands as Product Pages and Checkout Fail

Amazon Outage Disrupts Shopping for Thousands as Product Pages and Checkout Fail

A major Amazon outage left more than 150,000 users unable to access product pages or complete purchases, highlighting the risks of large-scale e-commerce disruptions.

International Business Times UK

Sea doubles annual earnings, yet profitability worries drag shares down in worst drop in 2 years

Sea doubles annual earnings, yet profitability worries drag shares down in worst drop in 2 years

Fintech division Monee was the company’s fastest-growing division, posting 60% growth over 2025.

Meta Is Quietly Turning Meta AI Into a Built-In Shopping Engine for US Users

Meta Is Quietly Turning Meta AI Into a Built-In Shopping Engine for US Users

Meta is testing a shopping feature inside Meta AI, seemingly pushing into AI-powered e-commerce and agentic product discovery for US consumers.

International Business Times

Is eBay Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold Amid Layoffs?

Is eBay Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold Amid Layoffs?

EBay shares inch higher as the e-commerce giant announces a strong Q4 and layoffs. BofA recommends buying EBAY stock at current levels.

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Can These 3 Names Be 2026’s Biggest Retail Comebacks?

Three retailers in corners of the market representing fintech and e-commerce, sports apparel, or pet products could all see big growth this year.

Harnessing Data Forensics and AI to Combat Algorithmic Deception

The global digital economy is expanding at an unprecedented rate, transforming how we perceive value and transaction. Every day, millions of users engage with sophisticated fintech applications, e-commerce storefronts, and decentralized global exchanges.

As Walmart Raises Its Dividend 5%, Should You Buy WMT Stock?

Walmart's latest dividend increase, Q4 revenue growth, and global e-commerce expansion confirm the business still earns its Dividend King status, but WMT has a high forward earnings multiple and a stock price already above the average analyst target.

Is Walmart Stock a Buy Ahead of Q4 Earnings on Feb. 19?

With continued strength in e-commerce, expanding advertising revenue, and increased membership fee income, Walmart could deliver solid growth in Q4.

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Amazon’s Rivian Electric Van Fleet Jumped 50% In 2025

The California-based EV startup has to deliver 100,000 electric vans to the American e-commerce giant by 2030.

The Times of India

Lulu Retail to open 50 new stores across Middle East: Hundreds of jobs up for grabs across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain

Lulu Retail is set to open 50 new stores across the GCC by 2028, bolstering its presence with hypermarkets and smaller formats. This ambitious expansion, following record revenues, promises hundreds of jobs and aims to enhance accessibility to essentials. The move signifies Lulu's commitment to both physical and digital retail…

Chinese platforms like Xiaohongshu look to Southeast Asia as the U.S. applies more scrutiny

In 2025, China’s trade surplus from digital services jumped to a record high of $33 billion, according to data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.

Agentic commerce will reward the fastest learners, not the biggest retailers

Agentic commerce could reach scale far faster than e-commerce ever did — and digital markets rarely reward late movers.

The Times of India

Indian-origin man cheats Singapore woman of Rs 1.6 crore, dupes her into 57 payments claiming to buy video games

A 31-year-old Indian-origin man in Singapore has been sentenced to 2 years in prison for cheating a 25-year-old woman he met on Carousell (Singaporean e-commerce company) out of over S$268,000 (around Rs 1.6 crore) over seven months.

Cheap Chinese exports swamp Latin America, putting local industry under strain

China is flooding Latin America with low-priced exports as US tariffs bite, squeezing local industries and forcing governments to weigh protectionism against Beijing’s growing influence.

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP's report on Latin American markets flooded by cheap Chinese goods

Chinese electric vehicles and e-commerce goods are rapidly gaining ground in Latin America, raising concerns among local governments and industries

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