Keywords: Commerce


World Bank: Morocco could unlock major productivity gains through deeper digitalisation

Morocco has made visible progress in adopting digital technologies, but a substantial gap remains between having access to digital tools and using them intensively across business operations. A new World Bank assessment identifies this “incomplete digitalisation” as a significant constraint......

WTO says global goods trade remains resilient despite geopolitical tensions

The World Trade Organization (WTO) says global merchandise trade has continued to show resilience through the middle of 2026, despite persistent geopolitical uncertainty and growing concerns over trade policies. According to the WTO’s latest Goods Trade Barometer, released on Wednesday, the indicator......

India: Amazon Reviews Findings from Inspectors Following Raids in Bengaluru

Amazon is under increased scrutiny in India. The American e-commerce giant announced on Wednesday that it is reviewing the findings from health authorities in an Indian state, which claim to have discovered expired and improperly labeled food products in two of its facilities in Bengaluru.Two Amazon......

eBay removes gender prediction kits offered in India and launches internal investigation

The presence of kits that can predict the gender of a fetus on eBay raises questions about the platform's control mechanisms in India. After being alerted by Reuters to several listings accessible to Indian consumers, the company removed the concerned products and initiated an internal review of its......

Drought forces new restrictions on the Panama Canal and threatens global trade

The Panama Canal is facing renewed pressure from water shortages as drought and declining rainfall levels force authorities to introduce additional measures aimed at preserving the water resources needed to keep the strategic waterway operating. The Panama Canal Authority has moved to reduce the number......

Artificial intelligence enters the shopping cart and reshapes consumer choice

Artificial intelligence is gradually moving from a tool that helps consumers shop to a technology capable of carrying out much of the purchasing process itself. As AI-powered agents become more sophisticated, online shopping could increasingly involve algorithms searching for products, comparing prices,......

European Textile Industry Demands 10 Euros Processing Fee on Every Small Package

Online commerce from Asia is facing a new offensive from European manufacturers. The main textile federations across the continent are urging Brussels to set a 10 euro processing fee per small package for imported goods, primarily from China. This proposal comes as the European Union seeks to curb the......

Madrid business leaders join protest supporting Ceuta amid economic crisis

Business representatives in Madrid are expected to take part in a protest scheduled for September 2 in support of the private sector in Ceuta, amid the economic difficulties linked to the city's recent migration crisis. According to Spanish media reports, the Madrid Business Forum has announced......

Jumia Morocco launches Jumia Festival with a new series of offers for back-to-school

Jumia Morocco kicks off the 2026 edition of its Jumia Festival, a commercial event running from August 31 to September 20. For three weeks, the online shopping platform highlights a selection of promotions, exclusive offers, and flash sales aimed at supporting consumers during the back-to-school period.The......