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JD.com’s HK$10b Hong Kong Expansion Tests Footfall-Driven Property Model
JD.com is investing heavily in a Hong Kong network of stores and warehouses, a strategy analysts say could reduce the importance of pedestrian traffic for some retailers and reshape the city’s property model.
France to levy fees on ultra-fast fashion from Asian e-commerce platforms
France will start applying a fee on ultra-fast fashion items this week, with the levy set to climb to nearly €20 per garment, targeting platforms such as Shein, Temu and AliExpress.
Lanvin Group H1 Revenue Falls 13% as Turnaround Measures Take Hold
Shanghai-headquartered Lanvin Group reported a 13% year-on-year decline in first-half revenue to €101 million, even as the company cited improving momentum and expanded gross margins.
CATL Launches E-Commerce Platform for Direct Energy Storage Sales to Smaller Buyers
CATL has officially launched an e-commerce platform enabling smaller energy storage system makers to purchase directly online, bypassing distributors as domestic competition intensifies.
Two in three Southeast Asian consumers buy on creator recommendations, report finds
A new report reveals that 67% of Southeast Asian shoppers have made a purchase due to a creator's recommendation, even as generative AI tools like ChatGPT gain ground in product discovery.
Philippine retail market projected to hit $113.31b by 2035
The Philippine retail market is expected to expand from $79.23b in 2025 to $113.31b by 2035, driven by e-commerce, urbanization, and rising consumer spending.
Online Now Leads Prestige Skin Care as U.S. Beauty Sales Climb
Source signal: How Beauty Performed During the First Half of 2026
Agentic AI Set to Reshape Consumer Shopping Journey by 2030
Agentic commerce is moving from theory to practice as tech giants embed AI agents into search and checkout. By 2030, such agents could drive 15–25% of US e-commerce, according to Bain & Company.
Indie Beauty Brands Generate Over $500 Million on TikTok Shop in Past Year
Indie beauty brands on TikTok Shop have collectively earned more than $500 million in the past year, driven by a shift toward practical problem-solving products.
Bookshop.org pivots to post-pandemic survival, finds new footing
After riding a pandemic tailwind, the e-commerce platform for independent bookstores has reinvented its business model to thrive as consumer habits normalised.
Thailand's e-commerce enters monetisation phase as platforms raise fees and cut subsidies
Thailand's e-commerce sector has shifted from growth-at-all-costs to a monetisation phase, with platforms prioritising profitability by raising commissions, reducing subsidies, and expanding revenue streams from logistics and advertising.
VEJA Debuts in China via Tmall, Eschewing Physical Stores for Now
French sustainable sneaker brand VEJA has entered the Chinese market with an online-first strategy, launching a flagship store on Alibaba's Tmall platform to build brand awareness and gather consumer data before opening physical retail locations.
U.S. Shoppers Spend $26.4 Billion in Amazon Prime Day Deal Frenzy
U.S. online shoppers spent over $26.4 billion during Amazon's Prime Day event, hunting for discounts on electronics, appliances, children's items, and everyday essentials as consumers grapple with tighter budgets.
French Trade Groups Warn Anti-Fast Fashion Law May Favor Chinese E-commerce
Three French trade associations argue that the country's proposed anti-fast fashion law could inadvertently advantage Chinese online retailers by imposing unequal penalties and obligations.
Amazon Prime Day to test US consumer spending power as focus turns to essentials
Amazon's Prime Day sales event, starting Tuesday, will gauge U.S. shoppers' financial strain as promotions shift toward basic necessities rather than discretionary splurges.
Brastop Unveils New Brand Identity and Enhanced E-Commerce Platform
Brastop, the specialist retailer for D+ cup lingerie, has launched a major brand refresh and upgraded its website to support the next phase of growth.
China's 618 Shopping Festival Growth Stalls
E-commerce growth during China’s 618 festival has stalled, according to a round-up of global market news that also covers Panama’s luxury malls, Polish retailer LPP, and Indian textile exporters.
AI Virtual Try-On Boosts Luxury Conversion Rates by Up to 10x, DressX Report Finds
Shoppers using AI-powered virtual try-on are 50% more likely to make a purchase, with luxury conversion rates rising as much as tenfold, according to new data from DressX.
China's '618' Shopping Festival Shows Signs of Waning Excitement as Consumers Tighten Spending
The annual '618' e-commerce bonanza, a key barometer of China's retail health, appears less vibrant this year as cautious consumer behavior amid the economic slowdown leads to noticeably smaller package piles at delivery stations.