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Talabat unveils plans for interactive dark store

by Mark Dowdall | Aug 13, 2024

Talabat Egypt will introduce children to the world of e-commerce via a new mini dark store located in Kidzania

Amazon, Barclays launch co-branded credit card

by Mark Dowdall | Aug 13, 2024

The Amazon Barclaycard is the only co-branded personal credit card that Amazon now offers in the UK.

Telr partners with Mastercard to introduce Click to Pay in the UAE

by Mark Dowdall | Aug 12, 2024

By introducing the payment method, the firms are aiming enhance customer confidence and reduce cart abandonment leading to more frequent purchases.

Ticombo teams up with Mangopay to enhance ticket-selling experience

by Mark Dowdall | Aug 12, 2024

Under the deal Ticombo will leverage Mangopay’s wallet-based payment infrastructure to launch a new payment service.

Weekly news roundup Middle East & Europe – August 9th

by Mark Dowdall | Aug 9, 2024

Welcome to this week’s weekly news roundup, where we bring you a quick overview of the latest developments in finance, payments, retail, e-commerce and more across the Middle East and Europe regions.

Amazon expands social media commerce with TikTok and Pinterest deals

by Mark Dowdall | Aug 9, 2024

Amazon.com Inc. has inked new deals with TikTok and Pinterest Inc., enabling users to purchase products from Amazon directly within these popular social media platforms.

Egypt’s Cartona raises $8.1 million to expand B2B platform

by Mark Dowdall | Aug 9, 2024

Cartona is set to expand its B2B e-commerce platform across the MENA region following the successful completion of a Series A extension fundraise.

Amazon reports double-digit growth for German SMEs

by Mark Dowdall | Aug 5, 2024

Amazon’s “SME Report 2023” shows a total of €5.5 billion in export sales representing a new record

Navigating the Future: The impact of tech advancements on the FMCG industry

by Mark Dowdall | Jul 24, 2024

Seamless Xtra’s Alia Alhussein speaks with Christelle Govender, Group Business Analyst at SPAR Group South Africa.

5 reasons subscriptions can give your business a competitive edge

by Mark Dowdall | Jul 24, 2024

With the global subscription economy market size set to reach $1.5 trillion in 2025, here are 5 reasons this strategic shift can give your business the competitive edge it needs.

Weekly news roundup Middle East & Europe – July 19th

by Mark Dowdall | Jul 19, 2024

Welcome to this week’s weekly news roundup, where we bring you a quick overview of the latest developments in finance, payments, retail, e-commerce and more across the Middle East and Europe regions.

Zara taps Bambuser to bring live shopping to Europe and the US

by Mark Dowdall | Jul 18, 2024

Retail giant Zara is teaming up with video commerce patform, Bambuser to strengthen its live shopping offering in Europe and the US.

5 loyalty rewards all retailers should consider in 2024

by Mark Dowdall | Jul 17, 2024

Loyalty programs today are a vital part of any customer engagement strategy. Here are 5 loyalty rewards all retailers should consider in 2024.

Walmart steps up plans to modernise grocery network

by Mark Dowdall | Jul 15, 2024

By implementing the technology, Walmart is aiming to meet a change in customer shopping habits.

Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce records grow by 17.47% in Q2 2024

by Mark Dowdall | Jul 11, 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has reported a significant 17.47% increase in the issuance of existing commercial records for e-commerce in the Kingdom.