TikTok has unveiled its 'Smart Promotion' program for TikTok Shop merchants, designed to significantly boost product visibility and sales through co-funded, algorithm-driven marketing, offering a guaranteed 5x return on investment.
Spotify is venturing into physical book sales in the U.S. and UK, partnering with Bookshop.org to offer print editions directly through its app. Alongside this, the platform is rolling out "Page Match," a new feature that allows users to seamlessly transition between physical books and their audiobook counterparts by scanning a page. These updates aim to create a more integrated reading and listening experience for users.
Grubhub is making a significant strategic move by permanently eliminating delivery and service fees on all restaurant orders exceeding $50. This initiative, announced alongside a Super Bowl 2026 commercial, aims to attract more customers and compete more effectively with rivals like DoorDash and Uber Eats in the fiercely competitive food delivery market.
Despite exceeding box office expectations with a $7 million opening, Amazon's 'Melania' documentary is unlikely to turn a profit in theaters, burdened by its $75 million acquisition and promotion costs, and plagued by critical controversy.
Shadowfax, a prominent Indian third-party logistics provider, faced a difficult market debut as its shares dropped. The article details investor concerns regarding the company's high client concentration, its IPO performance, financial highlights, and strategic plans amidst India's booming e-commerce sector.
Under Armour is investigating a reported data breach that allegedly exposed the personal information of 72 million customers. The incident, which surfaced after records appeared on a hacker forum, includes names, email addresses, and purchase details.
This article details the impending full exit of investors Tiger Global and Microsoft from the Indian payments giant PhonePe via its initial public offering, with Walmart opting to retain its majority share.
A critical security flaw has been discovered in the popular Membership Plugin by StellarWP for WordPress, potentially exposing sensitive Stripe payment setup data. This vulnerability, rated 8.2 (High), allows unauthenticated attackers to access `client_secret` values, impacting up to 10,000 websites. This article details the flaw, its implications, and the necessary steps for site owners to secure their platforms.
TikTok has rolled out a suite of new AI-powered features designed to enhance product showcasing and streamline the listing process for TikTok Shop merchants, aiming to capitalize on the platform's growing e-commerce activity.
London and New York-based e-commerce startup Swap Commerce has successfully raised $100 million in Series C funding, attracting investments from prominent VC firms DST Global and Iconiq. This significant capital injection comes just six months after its previous $40 million Series B round, underscoring investor confidence in the AI-powered platform designed to help brands establish web storefronts and manage global commerce operations, positioning it as a key competitor to Shopify.
