Zalando will end free deliveries for orders under $30 by January 2025, revamping its loyalty program and reducing return periods to 30 days for improved efficiency.

Alibaba and South Korea’s E-Mart will form a $4B joint venture in 2025 by merging AliExpress Korea and Gmarket platforms, enhancing global eCommerce services.

Alibaba sold its 73.7% stake in Sun Art Retail for $1.7B at a loss of $1.8B. The move highlights its focus on e-commerce as competition with Pinduoduo intensifies.

Amazon sets new product title rules for 2025, limiting titles to 200 characters and restricting special characters. Changes aim to standardize listings and enhance user experience.

Sellers cite rising fees and tighter margins as reasons to expand beyond Amazon. Competitors like TikTok Shop and Walmart Marketplace lure merchants with lower costs.

Starting January 10, 2025, TikTok Shop sellers using “Ship by Seller” must cover customer-paid shipping fees in all return cases. Sellers are advised to review their pricing strategy.

Amazon will only reimburse sellers for manufacturing costs for lost or damaged items starting March 10, 2025. This change may threaten margins for sellers of low-cost products.

eBay's new 7-day shopping window for auction items enables buyers to combine shipping. The feature aims to reduce unpaid items and enhance buyer satisfaction.

Global internet users rose from 12% in 2003 (0.75B people) to 67% in 2023 (5.4B people). This growth transformed global business, enabling e-commerce expansion.

Momox's EU survey reveals Spain tops second-hand buyers at 90%, with France, Germany, and Italy close behind. Germans focus on books and fashion, driven by low prices.

E-commerce revenue will rise from $4T in 2022 to $20T by 2040, with $1T in profits. Market cap surged by 75%, and e-commerce now outpaces retail in growth.

Walmart’s 2024 push into genAI, advertising, and value pricing helped it capture 54.4% of high-income shoppers. Ad revenues soared 31.6%, and marketplace sales grew 42% YoY.

ReturnGO teams up with Easyship to enhance post-purchase solutions, unveiling LabelGO and advanced shipping features. Merchants benefit from lower rates and seamless logistics.

Seasonal jobs moved from retail to fulfillment centers this year. Amazon added 250K jobs, UPS added 125K, as 75% of Americans shop online for holiday gifts.

Swap introduces an AI-powered tool to streamline returns for Shopify brands, partnering with major fashion players like Nadine Merabi and Motel Rocks to lead the innovation.

FedEx plans to separate FedEx Freight within 18 months, creating two public companies. The move aims to boost growth and unlock value for stockholders and customers.

Merchants using WooPayments in the U.S. and Canada can now offer Affirm's pay-over-time plans, increasing sales and cart sizes with no late fees or hidden costs.

Joost de Valk calls for a decentralized approach to WordPress, urging community leadership and open trademark use. Mullenweg pushes back, favoring the current model.

Google Ads may change exact keywords to broad match during bidding changes, leading to increased ad spend. Advertisers and experts flag this as a costly issue.

fabric’s AI-powered OMS centralizes orders, inventory, and fulfillment, enabling smarter decisions and a unified customer journey for global retailers.

PayPal's Honey extension allegedly intercepts influencer earnings by replacing affiliate links, raising ethical concerns about its coupon practices and transparency.

Klarna expands its partnership with WooPayments, now a default payment method for merchants globally. This move supports Klarna’s mission to be at every checkout.

Google's new feature allows retailers to set first-order discounts for new customers. Merchants can specify discount terms, enhancing e-commerce strategies.

The new tool simplifies campaign tracking by consolidating key metrics, offering insights on reach, frequency, and demographics in one unified view.

Rafal Brzoska and his wife plan to sue Meta over fake ads on Facebook and Instagram. They demand compensation and action against rights violations globally.

Ocado faced backlash as a malfunction at its Erith warehouse left customers missing key Christmas food items. The company apologized but damage to trust lingers.

Zepto Cafe clocks 30,000 daily orders and plans a separate app. CEO Palicha predicts $120M ARR by 2026, doubling down on 10-min food delivery wars.

Taiwan's regulators stopped Uber's $950M Foodpanda purchase, citing anti-competitive risks. Uber argued the deal would benefit consumers and local markets.

Klarna and Flink now offer quick commerce customers flexible payment options, enhancing convenience in Germany’s $273B grocery market transformation.

Over 70% of DoorDash couriers in Pennsylvania prefer staying contractors, even with benefits offered in a pilot program. DoorDash has paid $802K to 4,400 drivers so far.

Eight BIPOC-founded beauty brands join Sephora’s 2025 Accelerate program, offering mentorship, funding, and a chance to launch at Sephora stores by year-end.

The rise of fast fashion and limited recycling infrastructure fuel a 50% increase in US textile waste since 2000, per EPA. Experts urge coordinated federal action to curb damage.

Zalando unveils its 2024 Trend Rewind, highlighting top trends like Mob Wife and Brat Summer, based on soaring searches (+5,000%). Available in 25 markets now.

The French fashion sector condemns Shein’s recruitment of ex-ministers, citing greenwashing and disruption to responsible practices. Industry calls for urgent legislative action.

The RealReal’s sales grew 11% to $148M as shoppers embrace luxury resale. AI innovations have improved efficiency and boosted customer confidence in authenticity.

Zalando switches its Plus Programme to a free points-based system. The change rewards purchases and activities, reaching over 2.5M members across eight markets.

Perfect Corp. acquired Wannaby to expand into luxury segments like shoes and bags. This move enhances digital shopping for Farfetch and 30+ luxury brands.

Analysts warn TikTok Shop's U.S. ban, set for January 2025, will disrupt e-commerce, ending its $8B dominance in social commerce and reshaping the industry.

Allegro's subsidiary Ceneo claims Google's search practices caused $567.6M in losses. The lawsuit seeks damages tied to EU's $2.7B antitrust fine on Google.

Shein is sharing shipment data with U.S. Customs to improve border safety and streamline imports. This follows scrutiny over labor and tariff practices.

Alibaba has launched operations in Morocco, its first site in Africa. The goal is to help Moroccan firms expand exports to North America via its platform.

Shinsegae and Alibaba join forces to dominate Korea’s e-commerce scene. The $4.1B deal merges Gmarket and AliExpress Korea for global reach and advanced tools.

Consumers say 40% of ads feel irrelevant, yet 45% like relevant ones. With CPM up 15% in holidays, AI boosts ROAS by 10%-25% through better personalization.

Retail returns reached 14.5% of U.S. sales, costing $743B, with fraud at $101B. Rising habits like "bracketing" and "wardrobing" strain retailers and sustainability.

A Hahnbeck survey shows 67% of private equity firms will increase capital deployment in 2025, prioritizing brands with strong margins and omnichannel models.

Vacancies at US open-air centers hit record lows as rents rise due to scarcity. Meanwhile, discount retailers and big-box stores fuel expansion plans.

Walmart’s e-commerce sales grew 27% YoY, far outpacing Amazon’s 7%. With Walmart Connect ads and Walmart+ perks, the company reshapes its retail strategy for long-term gains.

Amazon is asking Chinese sellers to stop listing cheaper products on Temu. Sellers with higher prices on Amazon risk losing access to its lucrative Featured Offer program.

Parafin raises $100M in Series C funding to scale financial tools for small businesses. CEO Sahill Poddar highlights growth with partners like Walmart. The company projects profitability in six months with 4x growth since Series B.

magicpin enters food delivery as 'magicNOW,' partnering with 3,000+ merchants. Launching in 6 Indian cities, it targets freshness with a 2 km radius and a 15-min delivery promise. A pilot saw 75K deliveries in 4 weeks.