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Meta will use AI profiles to ‘evolve’ Facebook and Instagram
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is working on a plan to ‘evolve’ how users interact on its social networks via AI profiles. According to the Financial Times,...
January 5, 2025
Google Rolled Out New Updates for December 2024
Google rolled out two key updates in December: the central core update began on December 12th and concluded in just six days, and a special update focused on its spam...
December 26, 2024
LogiCommerce: The first Spanish e-commerce celebrates its 25th anniversary!
In an industry where technology evolves at the speed of light, LogiCommerce celebrates 25 years as a pioneer in Spanish e-commerce. Some LogiCommerce key insights:  LogiCommerce was born in 1999,...
December 24, 2024
Tradeinn declines Decathlon acquisition offer
Tradeinn, the Spanish company specializing in the distribution of sports equipment items, has declined an offer from Decathlon to acquire 30% of its capital, as confirmed by David Martin, CEO...
December 11, 2024
Sokin bought the Norwegian fintech Settle
Morgan Stanley-backed payments company Sokin has acquired Norwegian fintech company Settle Group AS (Settle) to enhance its technology capabilities and offers, including its flagship product, Sokin Pay. The purchase comes...
December 10, 2024
TikTok could be out of the U.S. this next January
TikTok faces a hard deadline in January. A U.S. federal appeals court has upheld the initial order forcing the social network TikTok to sever all ties with its Chinese parent...
December 9, 2024
TikTok Shop sales reached 100 million dollars during Black Friday
TikTok Shop recorded sales of more than 100 million dollars (around 95.5 million euros) during Black Friday in the US, marking a milestone in its foray into the US market....
December 6, 2024
Black Friday 2024 Global Sales: Key Insights, Categories, and Platforms
Black Friday 2024 has reaffirmed its place as the most anticipated shopping event of the year, driving record-breaking global e-commerce sales. With consumers flocking to digital platforms for deals, businesses...
December 2, 2024
PostNord Enters Historic Parcel Agreement with UBsend to Handle Millions of Parcels
This is the largest parcel agreement in PostNord Denmark’s history, involving a double-digit million volume of parcels from clients such as ASOS, About You, and the Bestseller Group. PostNord Denmark...
November 26, 2024
Global Logistics Lessons Learned in 2024 for E-Commerce: Challenges, Technologies, and Trends
In 2024, the e-commerce logistics industry faced a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by emerging technologies, heightened consumer expectations, and sustainability demands. This article explores the main challenges, leading technologies, and...
November 25, 2024
Alibaba unveiled Accio: the world’s first B2B search engine
Alibaba unveiled its new tool: Accio, the world's first B2B vendor search engine. Accio will index B2B vendors worldwide and enhance Alibaba's global vendor ecosystem. Accio offers SMBs the ability...
November 18, 2024
Amazon fights back: Amazon Haul challenges Temu and Shein 
Amazon has launched Haul, a new low-cost online store that aims to challenge platforms such as Temu and Shein. As announced by the company on its official blog, Amazon Haul...
November 15, 2024
Tencent announced a $500 million investment in GoTo from Indonesia
Tencent has announced a $500 million investment in Indonesia. These funds will cover the construction of its third data center in the region in a partnership with GoTo Group and...
November 13, 2024
H&M chooses Bleckmann to support online launch of its Pre-Loved Archive collection
Global fashion brand H&M has selected Bleckmann, a leading provider of end-to-end logistics solutions, to handle the online launch of its Pre-Loved Archive collection. This series of limited-edition re-releases celebrates...
November 7, 2024
Donald Trump’s Impact on E-commerce: How His 2024 Reelection Could Shape Global Online Trade
Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection as President of the United States could have significant implications for global e-commerce. With aggressive trade policies and proposed tariff changes, online retailers and consumers worldwide...
November 7, 2024
TikTok doubles down on Live Shopping
TikTok Shop is doubling down Live Shopping to capture consumers' attention this holiday season. At an event in New York, the popular social network outlined its ambitious plans to boost...
November 4, 2024
CBM Stands with Valencia: Situation Report + Aid Channels to Support the Victims 
The recent flash floods  (DANA: Isolated Depression at High Levels in Spanish) affecting Valencia have left a trail of destruction and death never before witnessed in Spain. Over 211 people...
November 2, 2024
Amazon's new return policy for the UK + Tips to deal with return changes in 2024
Amazon has updated its return policies for the United Kingdom, starting November 11th. International sellers will be required to provide a domestic return address or issue a return label; otherwise,...
October 31, 2024
LinkedIn gets fined €310 million for breaching the EU - GDPR
The Irish Data Protection Authority (DPC) has fined LinkedIn €310 million after concluding that the social network's processing of personal data by its users does not comply with the European...
October 28, 2024
Vinted valued at €5 billion after a successful European expansion
Vinted has closed a new financing round that boosts its valuation. The second-hand marketplace has closed the secondary share sale for €340 million at a valuation of €5 billion. In...
October 25, 2024
With Lockers and PUDOs: Eastern Europe Becomes Expansion Target No. 1
By Packeta—Out-of-home deliveries (OOH) are on the rise across Europe. Since 2021, the number of parcel lockers in the European market has increased by more than half, and the number...
October 24, 2024
China's e-commerce could reach $4.77 trillion by 2032 + Timeline of China’s E-Growth
China's e-commerce market has seen tremendous growth from 2020 to 2024, solidifying its position as the largest in the world. In 2023, the market was valued at approximately $2.22 trillion;...
October 23, 2024
Alibaba Group wants to prevent price wars during the Singles' Days Event
Alibaba Group has changed its approach to this year's Singles' Day sales event, focusing on protecting merchants from excessive price wars. The move comes after Beijing warned to prevent unsustainable...
October 21, 2024
PragmaGO enters the Romanian market by acquiring 89% of Romanian Telecredit
PragmaGO, one of Europe's leading non-bank providers of SME finance in CEE, known for its innovative technological solutions developed by an internal software house (PragmaGO.tech), has started its international expansion...
October 18, 2024
PayPal officially launched PayPal Ads
PayPal has officially launched its advertising division, PayPal Ads, offering advertisers access to transactional data from its more than 400 million users. This new advertising offering will initially be available...
October 15, 2024
Discover the Winners of the Cross Border Magazine Awards 2024!
The Cross Border Magazine Award Gala 2024 took place last week—the 3rd and 4th of October—in the beautiful city of Barcelona, Spain. There, a select group of leading brands and...
October 8, 2024
Adobe announces the release of Photoshop and Premiere 2025 with AI support
Adobe has announced the release of Photoshop Elements 2025 and Premiere Elements 2025, which integrate innovative AI support, with features to make it easier for all users "to create and...
October 7, 2024
Direct Link strengthens its international business and rebrands to PostNord
Swedish-Danish Postal Group PostNord´s different international operations are now being together as one business unit under joint management. The aim is to capture the growth potential for e-commerce imports and...
October 1, 2024
Amazon launches Project Amelia
Amazon launched in beta a new personal assistant for salespeople powered by generative AI, codenamed Project Amelia. At the moment, it is only available to sellers in the United States....
September 24, 2024
PayPal redesigns to launch: PayPal Everywhere
PayPal enters a new phase of its business with the launch of PayPal Everywhere, a feature that allows users to make payments in physical stores using a digital debit card....
September 23, 2024
Amazon launched Export Central: a cross-border tool meant for Europe
Amazon launched a new cross-border tool called Export Central. This tool enables sellers in Amazon's Merchant Fulfillment Network (MFN) program, who manage their logistics, to extend their international reach to...
September 19, 2024
Zara opens a 5000 m2 flagship store in Lisbon + Zara 2024 results
Zara has added a new store to its list; the second biggest Zara, with over 5000 m2, has been inaugurated in Lisbon. This new concept store is located in Lisbon,...
September 12, 2024
Meest opens a new logistics center in Poland
Meest International has opened a new logistic center in Poland, near the city of Dębica. The investment in construction and equipment exceeded 8 million euros. The new center's advantages include...
September 11, 2024
Walmart surpassed Amazon in digital advertising revenue growth
Walmart surpassed Amazon in worldwide digital advertising revenue growth during Q2 2024, posting a 26% increase, ahead of Amazon's 20%, according to the company's latest financial reports, based on data...
September 10, 2024
Get ready for the E-commerce Berlin Expo: the largest pure-play B2B e-commerce event!
The E-commerce Berlin Expo is the largest pure-play B2B e-commerce event in Germany and the go-to destination for anyone in the industry. It offers a unique blend of exhibition and...
September 6, 2024
Mastercard launches its new Payment Passkey in India
During a keynote presentation at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, Mastercard announced the global launch and first massive test of its new Payment Passkey service, which aims to make...
September 4, 2024
Spring GDS will be CBM's exclusive partner for its 2024 Award Ceremony!
Cross-Border Magazine is excited to announce that Spring GDS (Global Delivery Solutions) will be the exclusive partner for our annual Partner Dinner and Award Ceremony. As the international subsidiary of...
September 3, 2024
Salesforce increased its revenues by 8% YoY
Salesforce announced an 8% revenue increase for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, ending July 31, 2024. Revenues for the second quarter totaled $9330 million, an increase of 8 %...
September 2, 2024
Temu has opened its marketplace to European merchants
Temu has opened its marketplace to European merchants responsible for its product range, inventory management, and product shipping. These conditions are because Temu determines the final prices of products to...
August 31, 2024
YouTube and Shopify join forces to sell using YouTube Shopping
YouTube is looking to strengthen its position in the market by extending its partnership agreement with Shopify, using the YouTube Shopping affiliate program. This initiative will give content creators access...
August 29, 2024
Direct Link is now partnering with e-CROSS!
Direct Link is thrilled to announce our partnership with e-CROSS, an innovative leader in cross-border retail technology. This collaboration marks an exciting venture for both companies, as we aim to...
August 28, 2024
Meta and Spotify complain about the EU regulations for AI
Meta and Spotify have issued a joint statement addressing their views on Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation in the European Union. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek each...
August 27, 2024
Shein filed a lawsuit against Temu in Washington
Fast fashion giant Shein has filed a lawsuit against rival Temu in federal court in Washington, CNBC reported. Shein accuses Temu of building its business using counterfeits, intellectual property violations,...
August 26, 2024
IKEA is ready to deploy drones for its daily operations
IKEA has announced the next phase of its drone technology: an enhanced AI-powered system capable of operating alongside co-workers around the clock. This advanced system will be integrated into fulfillment...
August 23, 2024
France's e-commerce keeps growing in 2024 + Top 10 Online Stores
France's e-commerce sector, valued at $84.32 billion in 2024, is expected to grow to $120.99 billion by 2029. France currently has over 50 million online customers, and it is expected...
August 21, 2024
Direct Link – Part of PostNord Launches 'UK Global' Service to Streamline Cross-Border E-Commerce Shipping for UK Sellers
E-commerce sellers in the United Kingdom now have access to UK Global, a newly launched cross-border shipping solution from Direct Link UK. As part of PostNord, Direct Link specialises in...
August 20, 2024
Mangopay announced it's new VP for Global Sales: Tristan Torres
Mangopay has announced the appointment of Tristan Torres Velat as its new Vice President of Global Sales. Torres, who previously held the position of Head of Europe at Mangopay, has...
August 19, 2024
Only 1% of Amazon.com merchants are selling outside of the U.S.
Most of Amazon's U.S. sellers are limited to selling in the United States. Despite attempts by the company headed by Andy Jassy to encourage cross-border e-commerce, less than 1% sell...
August 16, 2024
Amazon could be held responsible for defective goods sold by third-party merchants
As multiple media in the U. S. have reported, Federal regulators have determined that Amazon can be held responsible for defective goods sold by third-party merchants on its online marketplace,...
August 13, 2024
ChatGPT will be integrated into iPhone devices by the end of the year
Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed that ChatGPT technology will be integrated into iPhone devices before the end of 2024 with the operating system update to iOS 18, aiming to improve...
August 12, 2024
Spotify relaunched Spotify Ads, its self-serve ads platform
Spotify, has announced the relaunch of its self-serve advertising platform, Spotify Ads Manager, formerly known as Spotify Ad Studio. With a refreshed design and significant enhancements, Spotify Ads Manager offers...
August 9, 2024
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