Cross-border intelligence

Big promotion approaching but materials not ready? On 11.12, take on the Black Friday material challenge with cross-border-savvy AI

November 12, Shenzhen Yizhi Magic Cube hands-on workshop — bring your laptop and create images on-site.

The Range and Wilko owner sales surge 16% to record £1.7bn following Homebase takeover

The Range and Wilko owner CDS Superstores has reported record revenues of £1.7bn following its acquisition of Homebase, as the retail group continues to expand its store estate and digital operations. Sales climbed 16.4 per cent to £1.714bn

Marks & Spencer to open largest international Foodhall in Dubai

Marks & Spencer is set to open its largest Foodhall outside the UK in Dubai next month, as the retailer pushes ahead with plans to expand its international business. The 15,327 sq ft store at Dubai Festival City will be the first overseas l

Guidance: VAT Import One Stop Shop Scheme: service availability and issues

Check the availability and any issues affecting the VAT Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) Scheme online service.

Fenwick unveils The Gruffalo’s Child-themed Christmas window campaign

Fenwick has unveiled its 2026 Christmas window display at its flagship store, bringing the much-loved children’s book The Gruffalo’s Child to life. The department store revealed this year’s festive installation on Sunday, with the display i

Beyond protection: the strategic role of ecommerce packaging

As UK ecommerce continues to expand, transport packaging is taking on a much bigger role than simply protecting products in transit. It is a key touchpoint for customer experience, operational efficiency and sustainability performance. Acco

Government warns Poundland owner over potential intervention amid administration threat

Poundland owner Gordon Brothers has been warned it could face government intervention due to mounting concerns over the chain’s future, and claims that a rescue bid was rejected. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said ministers were urge

HDE-Konsumbarometer im November: Trotz leichter Erholung: Verbraucherstimmung weiterhin unter Vorjahresniveau

German retail-association publication in German. Industry survey or operating context, not a market-price forecast.

Is Your Ecommerce Business Ready for 2027?

Even in compliance, a lot can change over the course of a year. What was worked in 2026 might not be enough come 2027, especially if you’re planning to expand into new markets or sales channels. Whether it’s VAT rule changes or new packagin

Chinese Embodied AI Startups Draw 93.5 Billion Yuan in First Half

Hardware margins are collapsing across China, pushing 322 venture deals into robotics software as developers race to run automated store counters and factory floors.

Energy North Pulls June 2028 Target for 1 GW Outback Data Centre

The Northern Territory regulator suspended its review deadline to seek federal advice on emerging AI infrastructure policies.

Southeast Asian Online Retail Revenue Climbed 21% in Q4 2025

Shoppers across the region spent an average of 22 days researching products before buying during Singles’ Day.

Is ShipBob Too Rigid for Complex Fulfillment? How Merchants Customize Their Operations

Worried ShipBob is too rigid? See how brands customize packaging, kitting, order rules, and integrations, with automation you can override anytime. The post Is ShipBob Too Rigid for Complex Fulfillment? How Merchants Customize Their Operati

Sold over 60 million in a single quarter! This Zhejiang factory is booming overseas by selling outdoor equipment

Can a single investment promotion conference help traditional foreign trade factories find a new growth curve that avoids cutthroat competition?

Watch: Sainsbury’s brings back BFG for third Christmas advert

Sainsbury’s has reunited with the BFG for its 2026 Christmas advert, marking the third year the Roald Dahl character has featured in the supermarket’s festive campaign.

Google Drive vs. Google Photos: What's the difference? [2026]

Google has two apps you can use to upload and share photos: Google Drive and Google Photos. That might seem like one too many, especially since they pull from the same storage. But the goal of each app is different. For everyday photos and

The 5 best no-code app builders in 2026

You're vibing with your AI coding agent, and your prototype is working well in the preview window. Brimming with excitement, you hit publish to share your creation with the world. Everything is great for one or two days, but then the proble

More than half of online supplement shoppers say they’re worried about counterfeit products

An iHerb survey recently found that more than half of online supplement shoppers fear counterfeits, pushing retailers and brands to explore how they can improve trust within the fast-growing supplement space.

Modern Retail+ Research: Brands’ holiday marketing tactics shift in 2026

Modern Retail's recent holiday survey found that brands and retailers plan to adjust the marketing tactics they’ll use during the 2026 holiday season in comparison to those they used in 2025. Here are some of the most notable changes.

EU to add two more new rules for cross-border shipments starting in November: an additional €2 customs processing fee and mandatory declaration of commodity codes

AIT Worldwide snaps up Australian forwarder involved in big tech buildout

AIT Worldwide Logistics is expanding more significantly in Oceania with a deal to buy Connor Anderson International. The post AIT Worldwide snaps up Australian forwarder involved in big tech buildout appeared first on FreightWaves.

By "signing up for every campaign they see," this home goods seller achieved monthly sales of 300,000 and a 30% profit margin on eMAG

SHEIN Appears at the 140th Canton Fair: "Technological Innovation + Talent Cultivation" Empowers High-Quality Overseas Expansion of Fashion Enterprises

Delivering 12,000 Lean Tools to Suppliers, SHEIN Deepens Technological Innovation to Enhance the Competitiveness of the Fashion Industry

Beyond the AI Hype: The Operational Blueprint for Freight Forwarding Intelligence

Freight Thoughts with Joyce Tai The post Beyond the AI Hype: The Operational Blueprint for Freight Forwarding Intelligence appeared first on Freightos.