Hong Kong approval sets the stage for a public debut this year after lengthy delays.

Ecommerce in Canada is entering a new phase. Buyer growth is slowing, but AI-powered shopping and mobile commerce are driving higher spending, reshaping how retailers compete and where future gains will come from.

With domestic demand weakening, companies are chasing growth in the US and other international markets.

Low-cost ecommerce shipments drop as fuel costs and tariffs bite.

Western Europe’s ecommerce market is entering a more mature era of growth powered by marketplaces, mcommerce, and digital grocery.

China rivalry and US headwinds dent earnings, even as Temu courts value seekers.

Asia-Pacific retail sales growth will stay resilient at 4.9% in 2026 despite volatility, as ecommerce in China nears 50% of retail sales, and livestreaming will top $1 trillion for the first time. Instant and AI-driven commerce will reshape the region’s digital commerce future, and India and Southeast Asia will power the next growth wave.

Temu’s parent grew revenues 12% in Q4, although price wars, tariffs, and supply chain investments eroded margins.

As ecommerce gains concentrate among a few dominant players, smaller retailers have an opening if they can carve out share in an increasingly uneven market.

Mcommerce is lucrative in the UK. But retailers must continue evolving their apps and mobile sites to stay competitive in the age of AI.

Collections from John Galliano will help elevate perception and fend off Shein.

The retailer is betting that a first-party model will help it avoid Temu’s mistakes—and make inroads against Amazon.

UK ecommerce is entering a steady, mature phase—but there are still opportunities for growth.

Regulatory heat rises, yet low prices and trendy products keep shoppers hooked and sales growing.

US fashion ecommerce is maturing just as AI, social commerce, and resale gain traction. Slower growth and costly returns are raising the stakes, reshaping how consumers discover, decide, and buy.

Regulatory crackdowns and trade barriers threaten growth—but its consumer appeal remains strong.

TikTok Shop's low prices came with shaky trust, but the budget retailer is maturing into a serious marketplace and attracting partnerships.

Trump’s tariff era hits retail unevenly as higher-income shoppers continue spending, but lower-income households feel the squeeze.

In 2026, commerce will thread itself even more tightly into the platforms consumers already use, whether they're watching TV, scrolling TikTok, or browsing a retailer’s site. Streamers will hunt for new revenues beyond subscriptions and ads, fashion shoppers will polarize toward luxury or low-cost, and TikTok Shop will transition from experiment to expectation. Meanwhile, creators will embed more directly into retail environments as brands seek safer, more strategic partnerships.

Temu and Shein face a highly uncertain future, with both at the mercy of global trade policies amid growing tensions over ultra-cheap Chinese exports.