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External merchandise trade statistics for September 2026

Official industry reference index; publication dates differ from statistical periods; please read the original text for scope of application and detailed data.

Temu Strengthens Proactive Product Checks with Bureau Veritas

Temu is integrating in-house laboratory testing into its proactive product checks, following an independent assessment and audit by Bureau Veritas of laboratories located within its fulfilment partners’ warehouses. The assessment confirms t

Union approves LA/Long Beach port strike; container rates still under pressure – October 28, 2026 Update

Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Air rates – Freightos Air Index Analysis The container carrier march back through the Red Sea continues, with Alphaliner estimating nearly two-thirds of total Asia – Europe capacity is

Payments Leaders Say What Changed Their Minds in 2026

The most useful thing an executive learns all year may be that a familiar measure of success is pointing in the wrong direction. Faster customer service can mask processes that create unnecessary work. More financial information can leave c

Businesses Believe in Payment Guarantees but Few Actually Use Them

Businesses have spent years investing in systems designed to determine whether a payment is legitimate. Fewer have invested in ensuring that a legitimate payment actually arrives. Just 13% of firms use payment guarantees, despite the PYMNTS

Why AI Agents Will Live or Die on Permission

Why AI Agents Will Live or Die on Permission Grace Hopper, the Yale PhD in math, computer pioneer and United States Navy rear admiral, liked to tell audiences that “it’s much easier to apologize than to get permission.” She didn’t invent th

Temu verstärkt proaktive Produktprüfungen nach erfolgreicher Bureau Veritas-Prüfung der Labore

Temu-issued German-language releases distributed by news aktuell / Presseportal. Check the original market, seller and product scope; company statements and surveys are not independent research or regulatory decisions.

Subprime Card Denial Rate Is More Than Two Times the Super-Prime Rate

Consumers seeking to build credit can face a difficult cash decision: How much money they can afford to set aside before using a secured card. That funding requirement is central to “Secured Credit’s Next Turn: Unlocking Growth With Dynamic

Temu Strengthens Proactive Product Checks as Warehouse Labs Pass Bureau Veritas Assessment

Company-issued Temu release distributed by PR Newswire. Check original country, seller eligibility and effective dates; issuer statements and surveys are not independent research or regulatory decisions.

CNBC: Goldman: Europe’s debt squeeze is hitting companies — but who’s vulnerable?

CNBC reports: Europe’s sovereign debt worries are starting to show up in corporate borrowing costs, potentially leaving some companies with less cash to invest or return to shareholders, according to Goldman Sachs. Corporate borrowers in Eu

DPD opens new County Durham distribution centre

DPD has opened a new 63,000 sq ft distribution centre (DC) at Forrest Park, near Darlington, County Durham. Part of a multimillion-pound investment announcement in March last year, the purpose-built state-of-the-art DC will significantly in

How Argos turned Christmas mischief into an award-winning brand story

Argos’ 2025 Christmas campaign scooped Christmas Advert of the Year at the RG Excellence Awards 2026. Behind the humour and toy-led antics was a wider ambition – persuading shoppers to take another look at a retailer they thought they alrea

A Conversation with Booking.com: Travel Media as an Essential Part of Commerce Media

IAB Europe association reports, interviews and industry education on retail media, commerce media and advertising measurement. Surveys and commentary are not government statistics or investment recommendations; guest member posts, appointments and legal rulings are outside this channel.

Cat beds and dog beds earn $122 per hundred visits! These urgently needed categories in Brazil are selling out

Chinese sellers grew 100%–185%, while the overall market grew 52%: Where are the product selection opportunities in Brazil?

Practical Tips for Global Trademark Protection Through the Madrid System

Online processing, applications, fees, and learning announcements for the WIPO Madrid trademark system. Check the original text's effective date and scope of application; actual processing shall be carried out according to the requirements of the relevant institution.

David Jones Secures Emergency Cash from Hilco Global After Debt Breach

A $250 million network overhaul has failed to halt questions over supplier payments as brands exit.

TikTok Shop Teams with Philippine Trade Ministry on Pre-Sale Safety Checks

The social commerce platform blocked 208 million illicit listings over twelve months as regulators increase oversight of online marketplaces ahead of year-end sales.

6 Simple Ways to Build a Trustworthy Brand Identity for Your Online Shop

Selling online is tough. Buyers cannot touch items or speak to a clerk in person. Online shoppers rely on thorough... The post 6 Simple Ways to Build a Trustworthy Brand Identity for Your Online Shop appeared first on Shiprocket.

eBay Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

Q3 Revenue of $3.2 billion; GMV of $23.2 billion.

Which AI model is best for workflow automation?

Today, AutomationBench joins Fireworks' Specialized Intelligence Index (SII), bringing business workflow automation to a growing collection of practitioner-built benchmarks that compare AI models on real work. We're one of 32 new partners i

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TikTok Shop lowers shipping fees from the U.S. to Mexico, with cross-border and local segments priced separately

After the tide of traffic rises, content sellers build a second "reservoir" on the shelves

How to collect emails for your store: 9 proven ways

Getting people to give you their email can feel awkward, but if you know how to collect emails the right way, those signups can… The post How to collect emails for your store: 9 proven ways appeared first on Omnisend Blog.