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Debenhams Group launches faster payment scheme for 30,000 marketplace partners

Debenhams Group has launched a new cash flow solution, enabling its 30,000-plus marketplace brand partners to access sales revenue faster. The group has partnered with Storfund to introduce its Daily Advance service, allowing eligible selle

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Axya’s $12 Million Bet on Fixing Procurement’s Broken Data

Watch more: Digital Shift With Félix Bélisle-Dockrill of Axya A supplier promises to deliver parts on the 18th of the month. The shipment gets pushed to the 25th. The enterprise resource planning (ERP) system updates the expected delivery d

Banks’ Growing Fraud Tech Stacks Create an Integration Challenge

Banks have plenty of fraud technology, but getting all of it to work as a cohesive line of defense is becoming a problem. The PYMNTS Intelligence report “Scams Get Personal: Why Banks Pay More to Fight Fraud” found in September that 78% of

Greater Manchester tops European ranking for online small-business activity

Greater Manchester is emerging as a leading European hub for online entrepreneurship, with eBay’s 2026 Small Business Report revealing the city region has the highest concentration of its small-business activity in the UK and across major E

At 12, Apple Pay Has Yet to Break the Card Habit In-Store

Your phone can handle the checkout. Your hand may still reach for the same old card. Twelve years after Apple Pay arrived, mobile wallets are gaining users, but familiar payment habits still have a firm grip on the register. “Apple Pay @12:

21% of Financially Stressed Grocery Shoppers Use Digital Wallets

Grocery shoppers under financial pressure are spending more per purchase, giving retailers an opportunity to help households manage bigger bills with more flexible ways to shop and pay. That’s a central finding of “The New Checkout: Crimped

Search Share Fell To 12% For North American Publishers: Chartbeat via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Search's share of North American publisher pageviews fell to 12%, but a lower share alone doesn't show fewer search pageviews. The post Search Share Fell To 12% For North American Publishers: Chartbeat appeared first on Search Engine Journa

Wickes sales surge 6% as DIY shoppers return but caution still looms

Wickes has posted a sharp rise in third-quarter retail sales, although shoppers are continuing to think twice about splashing out on expensive kitchens. It reported a 4.5 per cent increase in group revenue to £439m for the 13 weeks to 26 Se

36Kr Global · Events | Full agenda and speaker lineup for the 2026 Beijing International Investment and Trade Fair released

The 2026 Beijing International Investment and Trade Fair will be held on October 29 at the Kunlun Hotel Beijing, bringing together government departments, corporate representatives and investment institutions to discuss new opportunities for two-way investment and industrial collaboration. The full agenda and speaker l

Labubu mania hits Oxford Street as Pop Mart gears up for major flagship opening

Pop Mart is preparing to open its latest London flagship on Oxford Street this week. The Chinese collectibles giant will open the doors to its new store at 149–151 Oxford Street on Friday at 10am, promising exclusive products, special activ

Continuing to ramp up brand globalization! AliExpress and YouTube reach global strategic partnership

B&M joins fight for Poundland stores as collapse threat looms

B&M has joined the growing list of retailers circling Poundland’s stores as it races to secure a rescue deal and avoid administration. The company has reportedly registered its interest in snapping up a selection of Poundland shops, as owne

Vinted faces fresh government crackdown as riot-looted goods flood resale sites

Vinted is facing scrutiny from French authorities as it removes listings suspected of selling goods stolen during widespread riots across France. It has reportedly stepped up internal checks and deleted suspicious adverts after products bel

Mulberry’s comeback gathers pace as sales surge 18%

Mulberry has posted an 18 per cent jump in first-half sales as its push to sell more handbags at full price gets its turnaround back on track. The retailer reported an 18.1 per cent rise in sales for the 26 weeks to 26 September, with stron

John Lewis puts 10,000 products on Deliveroo and Uber Eats in 30-minute delivery push

John Lewis is allowing shoppers to order thousands of products through Deliveroo and Uber Eats and have them arrive at their door in as little as 30 minutes. The company has expanded its offering from just 150 products to 10,000 across eigh

Google launches a universal shopping cart in the US, enabling cross-merchant, cross-platform shopping checkout

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Gen Z Shoppers Drive Twofold Surge in Korean Beauty Orders on Myntra

Younger consumers in India pushed K-Beauty sales up 200 per cent and men’s skincare up 78 per cent on the Flipkart-owned marketplace.

Epicor + Ecommerce Integration Doesn't Have to Take Months

PepsiCo bets on refrigerated fresh foods like gazpacho and guacamole to drive growth

This year, PepsiCo is using refrigerated soups and guacamole to chase growth as consumers seek fresh, convenient foods.

Shopee increases support for new stores, extends the commission-free period for first stores on the Singapore site

A $98.3 billion market! Another platform opens up to domestic entities for onboarding

Chinese sellers' penetration rate is still below 20%.

Romanian artist rainbow tree illustration case filed! Customization sellers need to focus on self-inspection!