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Canada Computers & Electronics has disclosed a data breach that exposed customer information. Some affected customers also had their credit card details compromised. The company announced the incident on February 2, 2026.

1 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Online shopping sales in South Korea rose 6.2 percent from a year earlier to a new monthly high in December, driven by strong Tesla vehicle sales and rising demand for food services. Government data showed transactions reached 24.29 trillion won ($16.68 billion). This marked the highest level since 2017, when the ministry began compiling the data.

Swedish home-furnishing giant IKEA is launching its services in Tamil Nadu through an online-first approach, eight years after opening its first store in India. Deliveries will begin on January 22 in major cities including Chennai and Coimbatore. Physical stores are planned for the future as part of a broader expansion.

20 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Department store operators and confectionery makers in Japan are capitalizing on the Valentine's Day shopping surge by offering products and services that emphasize experiences, which consumers highly value today. This approach aims to enhance the appeal beyond traditional chocolate gifts.