e-commerce

PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPL) is positioning itself to challenge e-commerce giants like Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Shopify Inc (NYSE:SHOP) with its innovative Fastlane checkout solution. As Amazon holds 45% of the U.S. e-commerce market and Shopify commands 13%, PayPal is making strategic...

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.‘s (NYSE:BABA) online shopping platform Lazada Group has denied reports of the parent company planning to sell its Thailand unit. The company refuted rumors of discussions with potential investors. According to Crunchbase data, in 2023, Alibaba invested $845 million...

In a bid to compete with Amazon.com‘s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Amazon Prime, Walmart (NYSE:WMT) has announced Walmart+ Week, a membership program with a range of benefits. What Happened: Walmart+ offers a variety of perks, including free shipping, store delivery, fuel savings, and a Paramount+ streaming...

Amazon.com Inc’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Prime RxPass subscription service has now expanded to over 50 million Medicare beneficiaries, enhancing affordable access to medications for a broader audience. This rollout promises significant savings and convenience, emphasizing the program’s alignment...

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd – ADR (NYSE:BABA) (NYSE:BABAF) is on the cusp of a Golden Cross, signaling potential bullish momentum ahead. Chart: Benzinga Pro Despite the stock being down 15.85% over the past year and 2.97% year-to-date, Alibaba’s core e-commerce business remains robust....

Target Corp (NYSE:TGT) Chief Supply-Chain and Logistics Officer Gretchen McCarthy played a pivotal role in addressing a significant inventory challenge during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. McCarthy’s strategic shifts helped Target navigate through a period marked by excess stock and...

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT) are the two largest American companies in online retail. The rivalry has now set its new sights on online drone delivery: Who will be the first to conquer the skies? Amazon Drone Delivery: When then-CEO of Amazon Jeff Bezos appeared on 60...

Last week, Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) reported its fiscal third quarter earnings that surpassed estimates. Last Thursday, Costco management emphasized its membership pricing, digital sales growth, along with its recently expanded partnership with Uber ...

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) looks to wield artificial intelligence (AI) to best its rivals in today’s streaming environment. What Happened: The Seattle-based e-commerce giant confirmed that its Alexa-powered AI feature will be implemented within Fire TV’s search. Amazon’s Fire...

Amazon.Com, Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) now offers Prime members free Grubhub subscriptions, enhancing its $139-a-year loyalty program. Previously, Prime members received a yearlong Grubhub subscription with free delivery on orders over $12. This new deal makes Grubhub a permanent Prime benefit, allowing non...

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) has consistently shown growth across its diverse business segments, from e-commerce to cloud computing. While the bullish outlook for the Seattle-based company is well-documented, understanding the potential risks is crucial for a balanced investment strategy. A recent...

Key Takeaways: JD.com reported a profit of 7.1 billion yuan for the first quarter, up nearly 13% year-on-year  Many investment banks upwardly revised their price targets and ratings for the stock after the release of the latest report By Lau Chi Hang On her one-year anniversary running the...

Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) has enlisted soccer legend David Beckham as the international brand ambassador for its e-commerce platform, AliExpress. What Happened: The partnership aims to boost AliExpress’s global presence amid fierce competition from rivals like PDD Holdings (NASDAQ:PDD) and Shein....

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) (NYSE:BABAF) announced plans to raise $4.5 billion through convertible bonds to fund share buybacks, amidst fierce competition and a slow Chinese economic recovery. The bonds, maturing in seven years with a 0.5% coupon, could increase to $5.0 billion if...

Pinduoduo Inc. (NASDAQ:PDD) has demonstrated notable stock performance, reflecting strong market interest and investor confidence. The company is set to report Q1 earnings on Wednesday. Wall Street expects PDD to post $1.43 in EPS and $10.6 billion in revenue, as it reports before market hours. At...