European Commission Charges Temu Over Alleged Non-Cooperation in Subsidy Probe
The European Commission has charged Chinese online retailer Temu for allegedly failing to cooperate properly during an inspection carried out at its European headquarters in Dublin in December. The investigation is part of a...
AI Spots Fake “Made in USA” Labels, Retailers Yet to Act: Study
A new study has found that the AI shopping assistants of Amazon and Walmart can often identify false “Made in USA” claims on products, but the retail giants are not fully using the technology...
EU Challenges JD.com’s Ceconomy Takeover Over Foreign Subsidy Concerns
The European Commission on Wednesday issued a formal statement of objections to Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com regarding its proposed acquisition of German electronics retailer Ceconomy, intensifying its investigation into the deal under the EU’s...
Amazon Prime Day 2026 Expected to Test U.S. Consumer Spending Trends
Amazon’s four-day Prime Day sale, running from June 23 to 26, is expected to serve as a key indicator of U.S. consumer spending habits amid persistent inflation and rising fuel costs. Moved earlier than...
Amazon Expands Ultra-Fast Delivery With 1-Hour and 3-Hour Shipping Across U.S.
Amazon is accelerating its push into ultra-fast delivery, rolling out 1-hour and 3-hour shipping options across multiple U.S. markets, including Los Angeles and Chicago, as it intensifies competition with retail rival Walmart. The move...