JD.com’s international division improves shipping services for customers in the US, Japan, and Singapore, reducing costs by up to 50%. Free delivery is now available for qualifying orders, boosting its appeal to global Chinese consumers.

Walmart unveiled three major additions at its 2024 Seller Summit. These include Premium Beauty with 20+ brands, a new pre-owned marketplace with 5M items, and a collectibles category with 0% commission fees until Oct. 31.

Bookbot, an online second-hand book marketplace, secured $4.3M from Genesis Growth Equity Fund and Miton. The funds will help expand in the DACH region. Founded by the Gazdoš brothers, Bookbot aims to double its sales to $26M by 2024.

The Rounds, known for sustainable delivery in reusable packaging, secured $24M in Series B. The funding will support product development, hiring, and expanding to new U.S. markets. It added features like flexible delivery and one-time purchases.

Decathlon will invest $108M in India over 5 years, adding 80 new stores to its existing 110. The brand aims to increase local production to 85% by 2026, enhancing its Indian market presence and manufacturing capabilities.

Shopify and YouTube expand their partnership, allowing eligible Shopify sellers in the U.S. to join YouTube's affiliate program. Merchants can now leverage creators to promote products, boosting visibility and sales through social commerce.

SportsShoes launched a new composable website on BigCommerce after a £2.5M overhaul. The site increased conversion rates by 19% and average order value by 10%. It uses Next.js and Prismic.io CMS for a seamless customer experience.

Waitrose launched its first 'delivery hatch' on August 21 at Finchley Road, extending delivery hours via Deliveroo and Uber Eats. This innovation helps manage demand and attracts new customers. The grocer plans to open 100 new convenience shops.

Delivery Hero is entering the financial services sector, potentially offering loans to restaurants via its platform. The Berlin-based company is hiring for its Fintech division, aiming to introduce credit products to markets in 70 countries.

Grubhub has expanded its Campus Dining to over 360 schools, reaching 500K new students. The company now serves 4.5M students. With the addition of delivery robots and Just Walk Out technology, the service is growing faster than ever.

ThredUp has quietly introduced a peer-to-peer marketplace, similar to Poshmark, with no seller fees during its beta phase. The move comes as ThredUp seeks profitability after reporting a $71M loss in 2023 and exiting the European market.

Temu launches its EU marketplace, offering no fees for sellers and taking over pricing. European retailers are encouraged to join, while Temu's local warehouses pose a new challenge to Amazon, Otto, and Kaufland.

Amazon is considering moving Amazon Pay into a standalone app in India to gain more recognition. Currently part of the main app, Amazon Pay has only a 0.5% market share on UPI. The move may help it compete better with rivals like PhonePe and Google Pay.

Amazon has launched its Free Same-Day Delivery service in Sydney, covering 90% of the city's population. Prime members can now get over a million items delivered on the same day if ordered by noon. The service is available on orders over A$49.

Indian startup Zepto raises $340M in Series G round, boosting its valuation to $5B, up from $3.6B in June. Competing in India’s quick-commerce market, Zepto plans to expand its dark stores to over 700 by March 2025, while Amazon lags behind.

China's e-commerce and courier sectors have reached a new milestone with 100 billion deliveries in 2024, driven by rapid online sales growth. However, fierce competition has squeezed profits for delivery firms, even as parcel volume and return rates soar.

Trove, a leader in branded resale, has acquired Recurate, significantly expanding its market presence. The acquisition brings 29 new brands into Trove's portfolio, increasing its control to 75% of U.S. branded resale traffic, with plans for global expansion.

Klarna has introduced balance accounts and cashback rewards, launching in 12 countries across Europe and the US. Customers can now store money in a Klarna account, earn cashback up to 10%, and manage multiple payments with ease.

Instacart and Partnership for a Healthier America expand their grocery stipends program to Chicago, New Orleans, and Wichita, reaching 1,050 new families. By 2025, they aim to provide 10M servings of produce through the initiative.

Starting August 13, 2024, Tchibo and Lieferando are piloting an express delivery service. Customers in Berlin and Hamburg can choose from 800 Tchibo products, with delivery in 60 minutes. Tchibo aims to reach more customers quickly, and Lieferando plans more partnerships.

Chantecaille, a New York-based beauty brand acquired by Beiersdorf in 2022, expands its reach in China by partnering with Tmall. The move includes a flagship store and immersive pop-up experience in Shanghai, enhancing its market presence.

Douglas Group's net sales grew 7.3% in Q3 2023/24, reaching $1.1B. The group increased its full-year sales growth guidance to 8.5% due to strong Q3 and first nine months performance. Adjusted EBITDA for the first nine months rose 11.5% to $721M.

Fanatics renewed its deal with the FA after record sales of England merchandise during Euro 2024. The extended deal includes e-commerce rights and in-stadium retail operations, helping the FA invest in football development.

Bloomingdale's teams up with Rebag to launch a luxury resale section both online and in five U.S. stores. Rebag will offer 2,500+ designer items on Bloomingdales.com and 500+ in-store, blending new and pre-owned luxury for discerning shoppers.

Alibaba’s June quarter revenue grew 4% to $34B, below expectations, with profits dropping 29% to $3.3B. The company is focusing on boosting e-commerce and cloud services amid economic challenges. CEO Eddie Wu is optimistic about future growth.

Cartona, Egypt's leading B2B e-commerce platform, has raised an additional $8.1M in a Series A extension. This brings its total Series A funding to $20.1M. The funds will support Cartona's expansion in FMCG, hospitality, and the MENA region.

bValue, a Polish private equity firm, raised $99M for its third fund, focusing on software, IT services, and e-commerce in CEE. The firm plans to invest $5M to $16M per project by 2027, targeting 8-12 firms, including Romania's Rayscape.

Yodel, a UK delivery firm, secured £85M to fuel growth. The funding will enhance automation, infrastructure, and partnerships like PayPoint. With a 200% rise in customer-to-customer deliveries, Yodel plans to strengthen its market position.

Instacart's Q2 earnings surged by 15%, hitting $823M, driven by increased grocery orders. The company is forecasting up to $8.25B in Q3 sales. CEO Fidji Simo emphasizes strategic long-term investments and rising demand from CPG companies.

Flipkart, India's largest e-commerce firm, launched "Flipkart Minutes," a 10-15 min delivery service in Bengaluru. This move targets Amazon's customers as quick commerce gains traction in India. The market is thriving with players like Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart.

Amazon has launched its first micromobility hub in Norwich, adding to over 40 similar hubs across Europe. The Norwich hub is part of a £300M investment to electrify deliveries, using electric cargo bikes to cut emissions and deliver thousands of packages weekly.

Mercari opens its first U.S. store in LA and links U.S. shoppers to Japan's marketplace. The store offers unique items from Japan, and now, U.S. customers can buy directly from millions of sellers in Japan with ease.

Zalando announced it will open a new tech hub in Shenzhen, China, focusing on social commerce expertise. Despite this move, the German fashion giant has no current plans to launch its e-commerce platform in China, focusing on growth opportunities in Europe.

Amazon Poland slashes FBA fulfillment fees by 50% starting August 12th, 2024. The move, with no expiry, aims to attract more sellers to its platform. The investment includes 11 fulfillment centers since the 2021 launch.

The Platform Group AG has acquired a majority stake in Dutch luxury platform Winkelstraat. This move aims to expand TPG's luxury segment and international presence. Winkelstraat, with over 350 luxury retailers and 600 brands, will benefit from TPG's software solutions and market expertise.

Cartona, an Egyptian B2B e-commerce platform, raised $8.1M in a Series A extension led by Algebra Ventures. Despite investor concerns, Cartona's asset-light model and near profitability attracted new funding. The funds will enhance its FMCG and HORECA operations and explore expansion to Saudi Arabia.

Too Good To Go, known for saving food from waste, now offers delivery in Germany. New surprise boxes from brands like Marabu, Neoh, and Toblerone feature items with minor packaging defects or near best-before dates.

Wayfair is opening an outlet store in Naperville, IL, this fall. The store will sell returned and discounted items. It joins Wayfair's first physical store in Wilmette and Joss & Main in Oakbrook. The Naperville outlet is the fifth Wayfair outlet in the U.S.

Albertsons and Instacart expand their partnership to offer nationwide pickup and 30-minute delivery through Albertsons Rapid. The service is available across Albertsons' banner stores. Same-day delivery for Haggen Food & Pharmacy in Washington is also introduced. By August, more than 2,000 locations will support pickup for Instacart orders.

Uber Eats launches beach delivery service on ten Spanish beaches. Last summer, over 1,000 orders were placed at Playa de las Canteras. Now, with pick-up points along the coast, deliveries are more efficient. Enjoy a wide range of products without leaving your towel!

Morrisons and Just Eat have expanded their partnership, now including 380 Morrisons supermarkets across the UK. Customers can get groceries delivered through the Just Eat app. The partnership began in 2022, expanded in 2023, and offers free delivery for orders over £15 until the end of 2024.

Delivery Hero merges foodora, Yemeksepeti, and foodpanda, forming its second-largest organization. This merger, led by Tareq Barto, aims to enhance operational excellence and expand market leadership. The merger ensures customer service continuity and support for affected employees.

Chinese e-commerce giants Shein and Temu see a sales surge in Africa, with Temu gaining traction in SA. DHL's 2024 report highlights app-based marketplaces' global rise. Shein's 2023 revenue hits $22.7B, with social commerce poised for massive growth.

Walmart's drone delivery service cleared a major hurdle as the FAA approved flights without visual observers in Dallas. The retailer, partnering with Zipline and Wing, aims to cover 75% of the Dallas-Fort Worth area by the end of the year.

The Perfume Shop is partnering with Deliveroo to deliver over 1,000 fragrances in cities like London and Manchester. Deliveroo data shows a 300% rise in perfume searches. The service will start in the coming months from 21 stores.

Tesco collaborates with Marketplacer to launch an online marketplace on June 4th, adding 29 third-party sellers by July. This partnership enhances Tesco’s product range, improves customer experience, and boosts revenue.

Gymshark eyes more stores in the US and Europe as its Regent Street flagship exceeds expectations. Founder Ben Francis highlights a quality-over-quantity approach. The next store opens in Westfield Stratford this weekend.

TikTok is launching in-app shopping in Spain and Ireland by October 2024. This move follows hiring 40 workers in Spain, showing the company’s focus on European eCommerce. Expansion to more countries in 2025 is planned.

Synerise, an AI-driven deep-tech company, received $8.5M from VTEX and business angels in a Series B+ round. This funding will help Synerise expand into new markets and strengthen its AI leadership. The company is now valued at $120M.

France-based Leroy Merlin’s online marketplace reached profitability in January 2024, just three years after its launch. With over 500 third-party sellers, the marketplace offers millions of additional products, driving significant growth in sales and customer engagement.