Category: E-Commerce

Etsy Sells Depop, a Secondhand Clothing App Popular With Gen Z, to eBay

The New York Times – Business:
The $1.2 billion deal comes as eBay looks to expand its appeal among younger users.
After TikTok Deal, Chinese Firms Search for a New Global Path

Chinese firms must contend with geopolitical tensions and mistrust to do business in the United States. Some are choosing to avoid the U.S. altogether.
Here’s Who Just Bought TikTok

Several big companies and investment firms are part of the new American TikTok. Many have ties to one another and President Trump.
Tech Firms Are Persuading Retailers to Put A.I. Everywhere

Stores of all kinds are using artificial intelligence to sell everything from luxury handbags to hay for horses.
Coupang C.E.O. Resigns in Fallout Over Massive South Korean Data Breach

Coupang said Park Dae-jun would step down to accept “grave responsibility” for the leak that exposed information on nearly 34 million customer accounts.
Same Product, Same Store, but on Instacart, Prices Might Differ

The findings are the latest example of how the notion of a single price is breaking down in the digital age, a trend economists say could be pushing up some prices.
It’s Your Duty to Pay the Duty: Buyers Hit With Extra Charges on Packages

The end of a tariff exemption on goods worth $800 or less has left some U.S. shoppers with an extra shipping bill that must be paid before delivery.
Two Retail Chiefs Take Stock of a Make-or-Break Holiday Shopping Season

The leaders of Nordstrom and Selfridges are dealing with tariffs, a tough economy and a fight for relevance.
N.Y. Law Could Set Stage for A.I. Regulation’s Next ‘Big Battleground’

The new law seeks to prevent retailers from ripping off consumers by using artificial intelligence and their personal data to charge them higher prices.
A.I. Can Do More of Your Shopping This Holiday Season

New tools and features from retailers and tech companies use artificial intelligence to help people find gifts and make decisions about their shopping lists.
Faux Jewels and Slimming Belts: Why Shopping on TikTok Is a Lot Like QVC

The popular app’s online marketplace is growing rapidly in the United States, driven by TikTok’s popularity and influencer advertisements that look a lot like TV infomercials.
Thousands of French Brands Sue Shein, Accusing It of Unfair Competition

The class-action lawsuit is the latest push against the Chinese retailer in France, where protests outside its first store broke out earlier this month.