E-Commerce

E-commerce Emerges As Key Channel For Wholesalers, Study Finds

E-commerce has emerged as a 'central channel' for wholesalers, with a significant portion of foodservice and retail operators having shifted to shopping on...

Online Holiday Sales Boosted By AI-Influenced Shopping

Artificial intelligence-powered chatbots helped consumers purchase and return products during the 2024 holiday season.

7 Retail And Food Trends To Watch In Europe In 2025

As Europe seeks to recover from inflationary pressures, ESM examines key trends that will shape the way Europeans shop and eat in the coming year.

Justo Closes Brazilian Online Supermarket

Justo, a Mexican online grocery store, has shut down its operations in Brazil following a three-year run, citing the challenges in a competitive market.

South Korea's Shinsegae To Set Up Joint Venture With Alibaba International

Alibaba Group is nearing a deal to merge its South Korean operations with E-Mart's KS e-commerce platform.

The Future Of Automation In A Challenging Year For Retailers

ESM talks to Rudolf Hansl of KNAPP about the long-term growth strategy for the company and the biggest challenges facing the retail logistics sector o...

South African E-Commerce Retailer Takealot Bets On Townships

South African e-commerce retailer, Takealot, has hired thousands of personal shoppers to help it penetrate townships and rural areas, its CEO told Reuters.