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From revolutionizing logistics and digital payments to capturing a major share of ecommerce and retail media ad revenues, Mercado Libre has profoundly reshaped Latin America鈥檚 digital economy.

Tying up with DoorDash gives the BNPL provider a massive volume opportunity

Mercado Libre will grow its headcount by 33% this year to solidify Latin America ecommerce dominance: The company looks to strengthen its business in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina鈥攊ts three largest markets.

Nearly a quarter of the UK consumers have witnessed shoplifting in the past year: A similar number have also seen staff abused as retailers say crime has gotten out of hand.

AppLovin beat Q1 expectations and exited gaming: The company is now all-in on adtech, led by AXON鈥檚 rapid growth.

Instacart adds AI-powered tools for advertisers as ad growth slows: The new features make it easier for brands to create and optimize campaigns.

All three platforms will also have to contend with stricter de minimis rules, which will force them to shift their supply-chain tactics and build up local fulfillment networks. The era of easy growth is over.

Starbucks to add seating, power outlets to its cafes: Making those locations more welcoming is a vital piece of CEO Brian Niccol鈥檚 turnaround strategy.

Over 40% of marketplace sellers also use Walmart鈥檚 fulfillment services, which grew 8% in Q2. Recently, Walmart has opened up its ocean shipping service to all of its fulfillment services sellers, enabling international sellers to ship to the US.

Retail ecommerce sales include the sale of products and related services ordered using the internet, regardless of the fulfillment method. We exclude the following consumer categories from our definition of retail ecommerce sales:.

As competition intensifies and consumers continue to seek value, retailers will need to double down on how to differentiate themselves and offer shoppers what they want, wherever they are.

Est茅e Lauder partners with India鈥檚 government to boost local beauty brands: The company is the latest to invest in the country as interest in premium beauty soars.

Social commerce sales include products and services ordered by buying directly on a social platform or through clicking links that lead to a retailer's product page with an immediate purchase option, regardless of the method of payment or fulfillment.

Uber鈥檚 record Q4 overshadowed by conservative Q1 outlook: The company expects rising insurance costs, unfavorable FX rates, and weather-related disruptions to weigh on bookings

Ikea thinks small: The retailer plans to open eight smaller-format stores this year to get closer to where its customers live and work.

Prosus to buy Just Eat Takeaway for $4.3 billion: The firm plans to reuse the playbook that drove growth at its Brazilian food delivery company iFood.

Fresh off an FTC settlement, the platform now faces a data breach鈥攆ueling doubts about its security and jeopardizing its acquisition by Wonder Group.

Grocery is the second-largest ecommerce category we track, garnering $220.48 billion in 2025, according to our 鈥淯S Digital Grocery Forecast 2025鈥� report. Walmart is the top digital grocery retailer, capturing 31.6% of US grocery ecommerce sales in 2025, followed by Amazon (22.6%) and Kroger (8.6%).

Retail ecommerce sales include the sale of products and related services ordered using the internet, regardless of the fulfillment method. We exclude the following consumer categories from our definition of retail ecommerce sales:.