Shopify is preparing for AI shopping agents to change everything, exec says
Shopify is preparing for the transformation of a lifetime, according to its president, Harley Finkelstein. Speaking at this…
Amazon expands a program that lets customers shop from other retailers’ sites
Amazon is expanding access to a program called Shop Direct that lets U.S. customers discover and buy products not sold…
South Africa’s start-up problem isn’t funding — it’s access
Entrepreneurship, according to economist Israel Kirzner, is a “tendency for profit opportunities to be discovered and grasped by…
Amazon to close all Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores, shift focus to grocery delivery, Whole Foods
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said it’s closing all of its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh locations, as…
An AI agent could soon compare deals, book flights and pay the bills
Major payment and tech companies are racing to build the infrastructure for what they see as the next…
ChatGPT referrals to retailers’ apps increased 28% year-over-year, says report
New data shows ChatGPT’s growing influence as a referrer to e-commerce websites, as well as how small its…
China delivers record 180 billion parcels in 11 months as shoppers chase deals
China logged a record 180 billion express deliveries in the first 11 months of the year, according to…
Amazon’s AI chatbot Rufus drove sales on Black Friday
Amazon’s AI chatbot, Rufus, saw a surge of adoption on Black Friday, according to new data published over…
How to identify the real deals on Travel Tuesday
NEW YORK (AP) — Chain stores have Black Friday. Online marketplaces have Cyber Monday. For local businesses, it’s…
Alibaba shares rise as AI drives cloud sales jump
Alibaba showcase its AI technology application achievements from Alibaba Cloud at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai,…
KRA launches new App to revolutionise cross-border trade
Chargé d’Affaires, British High Commission in Nairobi -Dr. Ed Barnett MBE (Right) TMA Board Chair & Former Prime…
Alibaba’s (BABA) Main AI App Qwen Draws 10 Million Downloads in Strong Debut
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s Qwen app drew more than 10 million downloads in the week after its relaunch,…