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Instacart expands global reach with Instaleap acquisition
Instacart acquires Instaleap to strengthen its enterprise platform and expand international operations in grocery and retail technology.
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StartupsAmazon and Walmart-backed Flipkart put pressure on India’s quick-commerce startups
Amazon and Flipkart are intensifying competition in India’s quick-commerce market, putting pressure on startups with faster delivery and aggressive pricing.
AppsStubHub agrees to $10M settlement over FTC claims of deceptive ticket pricing
StubHub will pay $10 million to settle FTC allegations of deceptive ticket-pricing practices, raising concerns about transparency in online ticket sales.
TransportationZipline secures $200M funding to expand drone delivery network
Zipline raises $200 million to expand its drone delivery services, accelerating logistics innovation across healthcare, retail, and e-commerce sectors.
CommerceAmazon introduces 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options across the US
Amazon rolls out 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options in the US, expanding its fast delivery network to meet rising demand for same-day and instant fulfilment.
StartupsQuince reaches $10B valuation after $500M funding round led by Iconiq
Online retailer Quince reaches a $10 billion valuation after raising $500 million in a funding round led by Iconiq, signalling strong investor confidence in the brand’s growth.
CommerceAmazon expands feature allowing shoppers to buy products from external retail websites
Amazon expands a shopping feature that lets customers purchase products from other retailers’ websites directly through its platform, widening online shopping options.
CommerceUzum’s valuation jumps past $2.3 billion after surging more than 50% in seven months
Uzbekistan’s Uzum sees its valuation climb more than 50% in seven months, reaching $2.3 billion as the country’s digital commerce and fintech sectors expand rapidly.
CommerceEtsy sells secondhand clothing marketplace Depop to eBay for $1.2B
Etsy has agreed to sell its secondhand fashion platform, Depop, to eBay for $1.2 billion, reshaping its portfolio and strengthening eBay’s position in the resale market.
Government & PolicyIndia partners with Alibaba.com for export push despite past China tech bans
India partners with Alibaba.com to strengthen export opportunities for MSMEs, signaling renewed trade engagement despite earlier restrictions on several Chinese technology platforms.
AppsUber Eats launches AI assistant to help with grocery cart creation
Uber Eats has introduced an AI assistant designed to help customers build grocery carts faster, offering smart suggestions, recipe ideas, and personalised recommendations.
BriefAmazon Pharmacy to expand same-day delivery to nearly 4,500 US cities
Amazon Pharmacy is expanding its same-day prescription delivery service to nearly 4,500 U.S. cities, accelerating access to medications and strengthening its healthcare push.