Keywords: E commerce


UK competition watchdog launches probe into Ebay’s purchase of Depop

The United Kingdom’s competition regulator has opened an investigation into eBay’s acquisition of the fashion resale platform Depop, a deal previously completed between major players in the online marketplace sector. The probe will assess whether the purchase, valued at around $1.2 billion,......

Temu under pressure as Europe imposes major fine

Temu, the Chinese online shopping platform that has rapidly gained millions of users through aggressive discounts and viral marketing campaigns, is facing growing scrutiny in Europe after receiving a €200 million penalty from the European Commission. The sanction reflects increasing concern among......

Brazil’s Lula removes import tax on low-value online purchases from platforms like shein and temu

The government of Brazil has decided to eliminate a tax on low-value international online purchases, marking a significant shift in its e-commerce and consumer policy ahead of upcoming elections. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva отменated the levy, which had previously imposed a 20% charge......

Alibaba revenue rises on strong cloud computing and e-commerce growth

Alibaba Group reported a rise in quarterly revenue, driven by strong performance in its cloud computing and artificial intelligence divisions, alongside steady growth in its e-commerce operations. The Chinese technology giant posted a 3% increase in revenue for the fourth quarter, supported by expanding......

Alibaba misses revenue forecasts as AI spending weighs profits

Alibaba reported fourth-quarter revenue of 243.38 billion yuan for fiscal year 2026, marking a 3 percent year-on-year increase but falling short of market expectations of around 246.5 billion yuan. The result highlights continued pressure from heavy investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure......

Business Mama starts first cohort in Casablanca to boost women's digital entrepreneurship

Foundever.org and Carerha launched the first Business Mama cohort in Casablanca on April 15, 2026. The program enrolled 30 women seeking to restart careers or launch digital businesses. Two more cohorts will start in Rabat and Tanger by year-end. The initiative targets women facing professional constraints.......

WTO talks stall as U.S.-India divide over e-commerce duties persists

Negotiations at the World Trade Organization have reached a critical impasse as ministers enter the final day of discussions without a clear agreement on key reform issues, particularly the future of digital trade rules. Talks are taking place during a high-level ministerial meeting in Yaounde, where......

MENA startup funding falls 42% by February, Morocco caught up by Qatar

Startup funding in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) saw a sharp decline in February 2026, reflecting heightened competition among emerging regional hubs and a cautious investment climate. According to data compiled by Wamda and Digital Digest, startups in the MENA region raised $326.6 million......

Google enters Ai-powered online shopping with Gemini

Google has officially stepped into AI-assisted online commerce with the launch of a new professional version of its generative artificial intelligence model, Gemini, aiming to reshape how consumers search for products, make purchases, and interact with customer service. The updated Gemini platform allows......