As consumers around the world look for more engaging purchasing experiences, livestream shopping is expanding internationally. Zara, for instance, is reportedly expanding its live shopping to the United States, United Kingdom and Europe after seeing a sales increase from its streams in China. In April,...
The European Commission (EC) has opened formal proceedings to determine whether AliExpress breached requirements of the Digital Services Act. The probe will look at the online marketplace’s management and mitigation of risks, content moderation, handling of complaints, transparency of advertising, traceability of traders and accessibility...
Valentine’s Day is less than a month away, and if you’re on the lookout for something special for your sweetie, PYMNTS is here to help. Every month, we determine the most popular mobile applications in the retail industry in the Provider Ranking of Shopping Apps....
The holidays are right around the corner, and holiday shopping is in full swing. This edition of PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Shopping Apps is here to help you pick the right app to shop with. From stocking stuffers to thinking-of-you gifts, these apps can assist...
June 04, 2024
As consumers around the world look for more engaging purchasing experiences, livestream shopping is expanding internationally. Zara, for instance, is reportedly expanding its live shopping to the United States, United Kingdom and Europe after seeing a sales increase from its streams in China. In April, Amazon launched an Amazon Live streaming channel on its Prime […]
October 30, 2024
AliExpress has launched an initiative designed to invite U.S.-based retailers to sell on its international online marketplace. The initiative, AliExpressDirect, offers U.S. sellers AliExpress’ 0% commission and $0 onboarding costs during a special introductory period as well as marketing, business and customer service support at no charge, the company said in a Wednesday (Oct. 30) […]
March 14, 2024
The European Commission (EC) has opened formal proceedings to determine whether AliExpress breached requirements of the Digital Services Act. The probe will look at the online marketplace’s management and mitigation...
September 11, 2023
Installment payment platforms Splitit and AliExpress are bringing their “Pay After Delivery” offering to the United States. The service, already offered throughout Europe, lets consumers pay for goods after delivery using a “custom-branded...
June 15, 2023
Alibaba, the Chinese eCommerce behemoth, is planning to expand its Tmall eCommerce site to Europe, according to Michael Evans, president of Alibaba Group. Speaking at the Viva Tech conference in...
