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Amazon commits $10.9B to expand European fulfillment network
Amazon announced a $10.9 bn investment to modernise its European warehouse and delivery operations, creating 25,000 new fulfillment jobs. The plan includes a $940 mn training fund for upskilling workers and the rollout of upgraded Proteus autonomous robots.
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By the numbers: FirstClub raises $55M Series B
Myntra Hits Record 60 Million Weekly Active Users: Report
Myntra posted a record 60 million weekly active users, adding 8.4 million in a single week, the strongest growth among India’s major e‑commerce platforms. The surge outpaced Flipkart’s 4.3 million and Amazon’s 2.6 million weekly gains, though Flipkart remains the fastest‑growing large player on a quarterly basis. FY25 net profit jumped 18‑fold to roughly $66 million on revenue of about $728 million, reflecting a profitable turnaround. The milestone coincided with a leadership change, as Sharon Pais took over as head of Myntra.
How Online Shopping Journeys Are Changing
PayPal Australia’s managing director Simon Banks says online shoppers now prioritize speed, simplicity and safety, with trust becoming a decisive factor. Research shows 74% of Australians are more likely to trust a seller that displays the PayPal brand, even if...
Partiful Adds In‑App Ticketing, Turning Its Social Platform Into a Paid‑Event Marketplace
Partiful rolled out Ticketing on June 2, 2026, enabling hosts to sell tickets directly within its iOS, Android and web app. The move marks the company's first major monetization tool, aiming to replace fragmented third‑party checkout flows with a native,...
Boohoo Q1 2026 Earnings Spark 20% Share Surge as GMV Returns to Growth
Boohoo Group plc posted a return to growth in Q1 2026, with group gross merchandise value (GMV) rising 0.5% year‑on‑year and adjusted EBITDA margin expanding. The results lifted the London‑listed shares about 20% and reinforced a bullish outlook for fiscal...
FirstClub Raises $55M Series B, Valuation Climbs to $255M
Indian quick‑commerce startup FirstClub announced a $55 million Series B round co‑led by Peak XV Partners and Sofina, with participation from Accel, RTP Global and Paramark Ventures. The funding brings total capital raised to $86 million and lifts the company’s valuation to $255 million.
Amazon Prime Day 2026: Early Deals, Free Trials, Shop W/ Points
Amazon Prime Day 2026 launches June 23‑26, offering early‑access discounts on a wide range of products, from devices to everyday items. New customers can activate a 30‑day Prime free trial, while students receive a 7‑day trial for $0.99 and a discounted...
Subscription Boxes for Men: Go Inside the New GQ Box for Summer 2026
GQ has launched its Summer 2026 edition of the quarterly GQ Box, a curated subscription that bundles apparel, accessories, grooming products and a weekend duffle for $29.50 after a 50% discount. The box, valued at over $300, includes a PX Owen...
The Platform-Switching Tax: The Hidden Cost Every Multi-Platform Seller Pays
Multi‑channel Shopify sellers face a hidden "platform‑switching tax" that costs roughly four hours a week—about five full work weeks a year—in reorientation time. The tax stems from fragmented data, operations, and cognitive layers across Amazon, Walmart, TikTok, Instagram and other...
How To Sell Photography Prints Online In 2026
Photographers can now tap a $26 billion global photo‑printing market by selling physical prints online. The guide outlines six steps—from niche selection and image preparation to product choice and print‑on‑demand fulfillment via platforms like Printify. It emphasizes proper resolution, color management,...
Target Sets Circle Deal Days (June 23‑26) to Clash Directly with Amazon Prime Day
Target announced its 2026 Circle Deal Days will run June 23‑26, directly overlapping Amazon’s Prime Day. The move comes as Target reports 6.7% YoY net‑sales growth, a 5.1% rise in store visits and a jump to 5th place in YouGov’s brand...
Ecommerce Trends: What Matters as Much as Tech to Get Omnichannel Experiences Right
Omnichannel fulfillment is now a baseline for North American retail chains, with 85.9% of the Digital Commerce 360 Top 1000 offering services such as curbside pickup and BOPIS in 2025. A new 2026 Omnichannel Report, based on a March survey of...
Target Circle Deal Days (June 23-26)
Target is rolling out its Target Circle Deal Days from June 23‑26, positioning the free‑to‑join program as a direct competitor to Amazon Prime Day. New members who sign up between June 14‑22 receive a 15% discount on their first purchase, while a...
Costco Tech Moves at the Retailer’s Own Pace
Costco is accelerating its technology rollout, using generative AI to revamp product pages and drive a surge in online traffic. AI‑generated visits grew triple‑digit in Q3 and posted the highest conversion rate of any source on the retailer’s site. The...
Walmart Bets on AI and Its People as It Looks Toward the Next Era of Retail
At its 56th annual shareholders meeting, Walmart announced a strategic pivot that places artificial intelligence at the core of its retail operations while reaffirming its people‑first culture. CEO John Furner highlighted a 5.1% revenue rise to $715.9 billion, driven by 24%...
Jefferies Reiterates Buy Rating on Global-E Online (GLBE)
Jefferies reaffirmed its Buy rating on Global‑E Online (GLBE) and kept a $40 price target after the company announced a definitive agreement to acquire Passport Global. The acquisition brings advanced, asset‑light shipping solutions and stronger return capabilities, expanding GLBE’s total...
Gopuff’s Shopping Assistant Is One for the Space Ages
Gopuff teamed with SpaceXAI to launch Go, an AI‑powered personal shopping assistant embedded in the Gopuff app. The tool blends Gopuff’s 13‑year order history, real‑time cultural signals from X and advanced voice, image and reasoning models to generate personalized carts...