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India Asks eCommerce Platforms to Remove ‘Dark Patterns’ That Deceive Customers
May 28, 2025

India’s government has reportedly sent more than 400 notices to eCommerce platforms and retailers, asking them to remove “dark patterns” that deceive customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Alibaba: Instant Commerce Offering Exceeds 40 Million Daily Orders
May 26, 2025

Alibaba’s instant commerce platform has reportedly crossed the 40-million-daily-orders mark within a month of launch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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China Calls for Reasonable Merchant Fees From eCommerce Platforms
May 25, 2025

China’s eCommerce regulator has issued draft guidelines for fees that companies can charge third-party merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Worldpay Brings Domestic Acquiring Capabilities to Colombia
May 21, 2025

Payments tech firm Worldpay says it now offers domestic acquiring capabilities in Colombia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Alibaba: ‘Instant Commerce’ Market Could Draw ‘Every Person in China’
May 15, 2025

Last month, Chinese tech conglomerate Alibaba debuted a fast delivery service it dubbed “instant commerce.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Amazon Partners With Pet Pharmacy Vetsource to Sell Pet Medications
May 08, 2025

Amazon will start selling prescriptions for pets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree...

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ThredUP Surges as CEO Sees Tariffs Tilting Shoppers to Resale
May 05, 2025

Online resale marketplace ThredUP delivered better-than-expected first-quarter earnings Monday (May 5), reinforcing shoppers’ growing taste for secondhand clothing. And in a theme not sounded very often during this earnings season, CEO James Reinhart says the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs on Chinese imports could sharpen that...

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Pinterest Bets on New Visual Search Features to Fuel Personalization
May 05, 2025

Pinterest is introducing new features to let users find ideas that match their personal tastes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Temu Stops Shipping Products From China Directly to US Consumers
May 02, 2025

Temu has reportedly stopped shipping products from China directly to U.S. consumers due to the elimination of the de minimis exemption that had shielded small packages from U.S. tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...