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Flipkart acquires stake in Pinkvilla to reach Gen Z consumers

In a strategic move to better connect with India's younger consumers, Walmart-owned ecommerce marketplace Flipkart has acquired a majority stake in Pinkvilla, a popular entertainment and lifestyle platform. The deal, announced on September 2, 2025, aims to merge entertainment and e-commerce. According to Ravi Iyer, senior vice president of...

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Club L London launches localised German website

Club L London is continuing on its path of expansion with the launch of its first dedicated German-language website. The decision to open the localised platform comes amid increased demand for the British brand within the country itself and throughout the DACH region. The company said it has experienced a period of “exceptional international...

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Online spend set to exceed last year's Christmas sales by 1.1 billion pounds

The festive season is fast approaching, and new data from leading consumer insights providers Experian and Reward suggests the retail sector is in for a lucrative end-of-year period. According to their analysis, British consumers are poised to splurge a staggering 28 billion pounds online during the pivotal 'Golden Quarter' - that's 1.1 billion...

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Next stakes claim in premium fashion market with Seasons launch

British retail giant Next is making an ambitious move into the premium fashion segment with the launch of Seasons, a new multi-brand e-commerce platform. The venture marks a significant strategic shift for the high street retailer, as it seeks to capture market share in the wake of recent industry consolidation. The platform will debut with a...

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Farfetch acquisition weighs on Coupang revenue

Coupang Credits: Coupang investor relations Coupang, South Korea's leading e-commerce platform, has reported its first quarterly loss in two years, as the company grapples with the integration of its recent Farfetch acquisition and a significant regulatory fine. The setback comes despite robust growth in its core online retail business. The...

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Revolve to acquire couture house Alexandre Vauthier

Revolve, the California-based online fashion retailer, is reportedly acquiring French haute couture brand Alexandre Vauthier. The 15 year-old company, which entered administration at the beginning of the year, has been looking for a buyer since February, said the Business of Fashion. Vauthier, which wholesales ready-to-wear and sells haute...

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Shopify unveils new AI-powered commerce features

Shopify, the e-commerce infrastructure provider, has unveiled a comprehensive update to its platform in its Summer '24 Edition, aiming to deliver a more unified and intuitive experience for merchants. The company is refining its services to meet the evolving demands of commerce across various scales, from entrepreneurs to enterprises. Deann...

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Shopify says retailers and consumers are accelerating climate-conscious shopping

Canadian e-commerce platform Shopify is increasing its efforts to combat climate change, emphasising the symbiotic relationship between commerce and environmental sustainability. As a corporate investors in long-term carbon removal initiatives, the Ottawa-based company says it has allocated over 32 million dollars to support 22 innovative,...

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U.S. online sales to exceed 1.1 trillion dollars in 2023 with slowest growth in a decade

E-commerce sales in the United States are expected to exceed 1.1 trillion dollars in 2023, showing significant growth from the 1 trillion dollars recorded in 2022, according to the Department of Commerce. Despite a 7 percent growth rate this year, it represents the slowest expansion since the 2009 recession. Marketplace Pulse's analysis reveals...

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TikTok to spend billions in Southeast Asia as e-commerce move pays off

Jakarta - TikTok's chief executive said Thursday the company would pour billions of dollars into Southeast Asia in the coming years, as a report showed its nascent venture into online shopping is paying off. The popular video-sharing app's e-commerce affiliate has gained a substantial market share in the region just a year after its launch....

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TikTok's venture into e-commerce paying off: report

Singapore - TikTok's nascent venture into online shopping is paying off, with its e-commerce affiliate gaining a substantial market share in Southeast Asia just a year after its launch, a report said Thursday. TikTok Shop capitalised on the legions of users of the popular video-sharing app to expand its business in 2022 after testing the waters...

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Shopify eyes European growth, appoints new EMEA leaders

Ecommerce platform Shopify is investing in its European growth strategy with two new appointments. The Canadian tech firm announced it appointed Deann Evans as Managing Director, EMEA, and Birk Angermann as Head of Revenue, EMEA, to drive growth in the region and provide better support to its merchants and partners. EMEA currently accounts for...