Commerce
Retail, online shopping, e-commerce, and social commerce are a huge and ever-changing industry. Our commerce news covers everyone from Amazon, Shopify and Walmart to all the newest and hottest DTC brands, as well as influencers making the shift into selling products online.
Zepto co-founder Aadit Palicha told a group of analysts and investors on Tuesday that the three-year-old Indian delivery startup anticipates growth of 150% in the next 12 months, a remarkable…
In Latin American countries like Brazil and Chile, messaging platform WhatsApp has become one of the most popular apps to use to buy things online. It was even the e-commerce…
GrubMarket, the $3.6 billion food delivery and supply chain startup backed by Tiger Global, BlackRock and nearly 100 other investors, has snapped up another food delivery startup on its consolidation…
Coined as the “Everyday Influencer” platform, Mavely is a social commerce app that enables users to earn commissions by sharing and recommending products from more than 1,250 brands, including Adidas,…
African B2B e-commerce startups Wasoko and MaxAB complete merger: Interview with co-CEO Daniel Yu
Two of Africa’s largest B2B e-commerce platforms, Wasoko and MaxAB, have finally completed the continent’s much-talked-about merger.
Tingit, a startup out of Lithuania, wants to help people restore their used clothing to their former glory with its newly launched repairs marketplace.
India’s ONDC has launched digital lending on its network as it expands into financial services after powering e-commerce, mobility and logistics with its standardized framework.
The startup — which was developed in Romania but has a U.S. TopCo — now considers more than 5,000 brands and agencies as its clients.
Live-shopping has grown into a massive sector in Asia, but the phenomenon is yet to see similar uptake in Western markets. But two tech founders are hoping the growth-hacking skills…
India’s commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday expressed concern over the rapid growth of e-commerce in the country, warning of potential disruption to small retailers. Speaking at the launch of…
As TikTok Shop gains traction, YouTube is expanding its partnership with Shopify to onboard more brands for its YouTube Shopping affiliate program, the company announced on Tuesday. The expanded partnership…
The Rounds scoops up $24M to bring its ‘household restocking’ delivery service to more markets
The Rounds, the startup that delivers recurring grocery and household essentials in reusable packaging, announced on Monday its $24 million Series B funding round. The new capital will go toward…
Pakistani startup PostEx is entering Saudi Arabia as first global market after hitting $21 million ARR in the South Asian nation.
Brands can use Keychain to look up different products and see who actually manufactures them.
Almost two weeks ago, TechCrunch reported that African e-commerce giant Jumia was planning to sell 20 million American depositary shares (ADSs) and raise more than $100 million, given its share…
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on Wednesday a final rule that will tackle several types of fake reviews and prohibit marketers from using deceptive practices, such as AI-generated…
General Catalyst and Mars Growth Capital are co-leading the Series G round, which will be closed within a few days, sources familiar with the deal told TechCrunch.
If you’re looking to buy or sell a used Peloton bike, a startup called Trade My Spin could be the solution. In theory, you don’t…
He really said that: When asked about the company’s “Plan B” if mortgage rates don’t fall, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman responded, “Plan B is to drink our own urine or…
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Amazon is fumbling in India
Amazon’s decision to overlook quick-commerce in India is now looking like a significant misstep.
Reliance, India’s largest conglomerate, reduced its workforce by 11%, or more than 42,000 people, in the financial year ended March 2024.
Jumia plans to raise more than $100 million in secondary shares to drive stalled user growth
African e-commerce company Jumia is selling 20 million American depositary shares over the next couple of weeks, TechCrunch has learned. The at-the-market transaction is to take advantage of strong results…
PayPal said on Tuesday that it is making its quick guest-checkout solution, Fastlane, available to all U.S. merchants after testing it with select businesses for a few months. Businesses will…
Manish Tiwary, the head of Amazon’s India operations, is leaving the firm “to pursue an opportunity outside of the company” as the U.S. e-commerce giant grapples with mounting pressure from…
Sources with knowledge of the deal said it was an all-stock transaction that valued Good Eggs slightly above its previous valuation of $22 million.
India’s fast-growing quick commerce market is getting a new deep-pocketed entrant: Walmart-owned Flipkart, India’s largest e-commerce firm. Flipkart has started to roll out Flipkart Minutes, its quick commerce service, in…
While both the DSA and DMA aim to achieve distinct things, they are best understood as a joint response to Big Tech’s market power.
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Indian startups gut valuations ahead of IPO push
Ola Electric and FirstCry are set to test investor appetite with public listing, both pricing their shares below their previous valuation asks.
Startups are attracting serious funding to provide fun, alcohol-free drink options at the bar and in other social contexts. Earlier this year, canned water company…
Spain’s antitrust watchdog fines Booking.com nearly $450M for unfair terms and restricting rivals
The CNMC opened an investigation of Booking.com back in October 2022, following complaints by the Spanish Association of Hotel Managers and the Regional Hotel Association of Madrid.
