E-Commerce

Foreign companies including Ikea, Continental, and Aldi Nord are partnering with local platforms to launch instant delivery services in China, targeting a US$143.9 billion instant retail market. These offerings provide faster and more comprehensive delivery than abroad, fueled by China's leading digital infrastructure.

22. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

eBay has updated its User Agreement to prohibit third-party AI agents and chatbots from making purchases on its platform without permission. The policy, effective February 20, 2026, addresses the growing trend of 'agentic commerce' tools that automate shopping. This move allows eBay to pursue legal action against violators while leaving room for its own AI developments.

Amazon-Deutschland-Chef Rocco Bräuniger hat Deutsche als „Kontrollfreaks“ bezeichnet, weil sie Lieferstatus häufiger prüfen als andere Europäer. Im Interview mit der Süddeutschen Zeitung gab er zudem Einblicke in wahrscheinliche Weihnachtsgeschenke und wies Vorwürfe zurück, Amazon schade den Innenstädten.

17. Dezember 2025 Von KI berichtet

The South Korean government announced on December 18 that it will form an interagency task force to handle the recent large-scale data breach at e-commerce giant Coupang. The task force will share information from police and government investigations and discuss ways to strengthen the company's accountability. Coupang confirmed last month that personal information from 33.7 million customer accounts was compromised.

During recent online sales, flagship smartphones from Apple, Samsung, and Google are available at significant discounts. The iPhone 16 is now priced under Rs 63,000 on Flipkart, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra sees a Rs 24,000 drop. The Google Pixel 10 is offered at Rs 68,450 on Amazon with additional bank offers.

7. Dezember 2025 Von KI berichtet

Egypt has faced economic challenges over the past two years, shifting consumer focus to essentials. Omar Elsahy, General Manager of Amazon Egypt, announced an expansion of storage capacity beyond 100,000 cubic meters to meet rising demand for high-quality local products.