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Stripe moves to buy Parafin's credit rails

Americas

News

Payments & Checkout

Other Companies

Stripe moves to buy Parafin's credit rails

The deal could widen platform financing, but closing and integration details remain open.

Marketplaces & Platform Power

Europe

News

Other Companies

Prisma turns to sellers and ads

S Group plans a phased Finnish marketplace launch, with Mirakl Ads built in from the start.

Americas

Amazon

Logistics & Fulfillment

News

Amazon tests an afternoon USPS handoff

A small same-day pilot may extend later-order delivery through local postal routes.

Fashion’s Stable Rankings Hide Unequal Growth

Consumer & Category Trends

Insights

Global

Fashion’s Stable Rankings Hide Unequal Growth

India accelerates while Brazil and Indonesia climb, reshaping where retailers should test future demand.

Commerce Economics & Market Structure

Insights

Global

Other Companies

Fast Growth, Bigger Revenue Bases

Emerging markets lead percentage growth while mature giants capture most new ecommerce revenue.

AI & Agentic Commerce

Insights

Global

GenAI Enters the Consideration Set

More consumers now use GenAI before brands win or lose a product recommendation.

Temu

Marketplaces & Platform Power

Europe

Insights

Other Companies

Temu Climbs Eastern Europe's Uneven Ladders

Four national rankings reveal why challenger relevance and incumbent distance demand different country plans.

Shein

Commerce Economics & Market Structure

Insights

Global

Shein Still Relies On Western Sales

The United States and Europe remained the majority of revenue despite growing sales elsewhere.

Europe

Consumer & Category Trends

Insights

Gen Z Retains Less but Reactivates More

Four European markets reveal why retention and win-back need separate targets.

Europe

Shein

Commerce Economics & Market Structure

News

Shein's European sales fall as parcel costs rise

A pre-fee sales decline and higher fulfilment costs put its cheap-import model under pressure.

Americas

Amazon

News

Retail Media & Advertising

Amazon puts sponsored prompts inside shopping chats

Branded Conversations brings paid product guidance into AI shopping, with limits on what brands can control.

Americas

eBay

News

Retail Media & Advertising

eBay widens access to Custom Store ads

Eligible Store sellers can choose featured products and themed destinations for paid clicks.

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