Regulatory shifts, platform policy, logistics shocks and trend signals — across six regions, scored by how fast you need to move.
🔥 Hot products across 6 regions — open the Bestsellers Radar →Shipowners face a crisis in sustaining a workforce of 2 million crew members for the global commercial fleet, similar to challenges in trucking and railroads with an aging workforce and talent shortages.
This week's rundown of new ecommerce tools includes services for livestream commerce, cryptocurrencies, visual search, logistics, and AI-powered product intelligence, as reported by Practical Ecommerce.
This guide lists the top 10 ecommerce companies for 2026, with Shopify featured as a leading platform. It provides insights into each company's offerings and market position.
A startup is challenging TikTok Shop and eBay Live by using AI-powered auctions. The company has raised $26 million and its pitch deck is available for review.
Amazon, Shopee, and Mercado Libre are intensifying competition in Brazil's e-commerce market, entering a new phase of rivalry. The three platforms are expanding their logistics and services to capture more market share in the country.
%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fi.s3.glbimg.com%2Fv1%2FAUTH_63b422c2caee4269b8b34177e8876b93%2Finternal_photos%2Fbs%2F2026%2Fh%2FF%2F8ce9HHRGez3LCwLVpBGQ%2Ffoto18emp-101-market-b3.jpg)
Mercado Libre's profit margins are being impacted by significant investments in logistics and technology. The company is prioritizing long-term growth over short-term profitability, leading to increased costs. Despite margin pressure, revenue continues to grow strongly.
%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fi.s3.glbimg.com%2Fv1%2FAUTH_37554604729d4b2f9f3eb9ad8a691345%2Finternal_photos%2Fbs%2F2021%2FQ%2FK%2FmRttWCQAeV5fmxalQO4Q%2Fmercado-libre.jpg)
Amazon, Shopee, and Mercado Libre are intensifying competition in Brazil's e-commerce market, entering a new phase of rivalry. The three platforms are expanding their logistics networks and services to capture more market share in the country.
Amazon's marketplace has become less competitive across all regions, according to a new analysis. The study found that Amazon's dominance and control over its platform have reduced competition among sellers, leading to higher prices and fewer choices for consumers. This trend is now observed globally, not just in specific markets.
Mercado Libre's profit margins are being impacted by significant investments, according to a report from Valor International. The company is spending heavily on logistics and technology to expand its e-commerce and fintech operations in Latin America.
This guide lists the top 10 ecommerce companies for 2026, with Shopify featured as a leading platform. It provides insights into each company's offerings and market position.
This week's ecommerce tools roundup features new services for social media, regulatory compliance, dropshipping, reputation management, fulfillment, quick commerce, and bot protection, as reported by Practical Ecommerce.
Project44 has acquired ClearMetal to enhance its predictive analytics capabilities. The acquisition brings ClearMetal's expertise in data science, machine learning, and computer science to Project44, aiming to improve supply chain visibility and predictive tools.
Foreign brands entering Africa can start with marketplaces for easy entry, but long-term growth requires direct international selling and local retail partnerships.
This week's new ecommerce tools include solutions for Reddit ads, email marketing, design, crowdshipping, agentic commerce audits, and last-mile delivery, as reported by Practical Ecommerce.
This free webinar, hosted by Base.com and EMOTIV, will teach automotive Parts & Accessories sellers how to leverage K-Type and fitment data to boost sales, minimize returns, and enhance visibility on marketplaces like eBay. Accurate fitment data is crucial for staying competitive in the growing automotive ecommerce sector.
