The Ministry of Labor opposes Uber Eats’ $9B foodpanda acquisition, announced in May. The Ministry informed Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission that worker rights issues, including pay, must be addressed first. The deal is currently under review, pending submission of key documents by both companies.

Asos turned down a £215M bid for Topshop by Shein and ABG, favoring a £135M joint venture with Heartland. This gives Asos distribution rights and future royalties for the Topshop brand, boosting long-term growth.

Littlest Luxuries has relaunched after a merger with peer platform Little Fashion House. The business aims to be the leading marketplace for authenticated luxury childrenswear, addressing high clothing circulation and reducing waste. The marketplace had 600+ sellers on a waitlist before launch.

Branded and Heyday, two leading Amazon aggregators, plan to merge into a new entity named Essor, with an expected annual revenue of $400M. The merger reflects the contraction in the industry that once thrived on $16B in investments.

JPMorgan suggested a mega merger of Just Eat, Delivery Hero, and iFood. Just Eat's CEO joked about the idea on X, referencing the proposed name, JustiFoodHero. The combined companies would create a giant in the food delivery sector.

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.

AliExpress has denied involvement in M&A talks with Homeplus. Local media suggested MBK Partners considered AliExpress a potential buyer for Homeplus Express. AliExpress Korea stated their priority is consumer rights and local seller support.

German startup Flink just bagged another $106.7M to extend its market stay amidst a sector slowdown. Talks of a merger with competitors could reshape the grocery delivery landscape.