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1. It is reported that Amazon is developing an independent website service to compete with Shopify
Amazon is developing an independent website service to compete with Canadian e-commerce Shopify compete. After learning of the news, Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke said that Shopify is ready to face this competition and that he believes Amazon is a respectable opponent. It is reported that Shopify, which sells software that helps users build independent online stores, has experienced tremendous development throughout the new crown epidemic, reaching a valuation of US$178 billion. Its payment processing, inventory management, and other tools power a large number of small sellers, as well as large brands like Chipotle, Allbirds, and Staples. Insiders say Amazon is developing a product similar to Shopify, and Amazon's tools will allow sellers to build independent online stores. Under Amazon's current system, sellers can only sell their products through the Amazon marketplace.
2. Amazon becomes the second most popular platform in Spain, AliExpress
According to OCU’s research survey, between July 2020 and June 2021, Spain’s most popular platform is AliExpress. The most popular e-commerce platform is Amazon, followed by AliExpress and El Corte Inglés. The survey pointed out that 28% of the transaction volume was concentrated on Amazon, while AliExpress and El Corte Inglés accounted for 9% and 6% respectively. In addition, 70% of the respondents were very satisfied with the shopping experience, while only 5% of buyers were very dissatisfied.
3. Shopify launches new features to benchmark Amazon
Canadian e-commerce Shopify has launched a feature called “Gift Shop” in the Shop app for the United States. Consumers buy gifts. Buyers can browse curated gift collections and choose from Shopify merchants’ product lists. Once you select a gift, you'll be prompted for the sender and recipient names and provided with a custom link. Buyers can obtain this link and send it to recipients via the messaging platform of their choice. The platform will not charge the buyer until the recipient accepts the gift and enters the receiving address information.
4. Shopee signed an agreement with the Brazilian Consumer Protection Agency
Shopee and Procon-SP (Brazilian Consumer Protection Agency) signed a cooperation agreement. The company will abide by the "Consumer Protection Agency" Consumer Protection Act to ensure the rights of consumers are protected. According to the agreement, Shopee must sell based on invoices and is prohibited from selling counterfeit and prohibited products. In addition, the Shopee platform must issue refunds immediately if delivery is not made on time. All consumers who regret a purchase, receive a defective product or a non-delivery product can be compensated through the Shopee Guarantee program. In addition, Shopee was required to remove all illegal advertisements from the website.
5. TikTok e-commerce will be fully opened and enter major mainstream markets around the world in the next five years
In the next five years, TikTok e-commerce will enter major mainstream markets around the world. TikTok troika ——Live streaming, short videos, and showcases will lead Chinese businesses to enter the trillion-dollar overseas market. From now on, cross-border sellers can enter the TikTok e-commerce cross-border business official website, official WeChat account and official entry process entrance, and open TikTokShop. According to reports, TikTokShop’s cross-border business is currently only open to the British market, and will gradually open other countries’ markets in the future.
6. Institutions: The world economic aggregate will exceed 100 trillion US dollars for the first time in 2022.
According to reports, according to the forecast of the British economic consulting firm Cebr, the world economic aggregate will exceed 100 trillion U.S. dollars for the first time next year. Over $100 trillion. In addition, according to this forecast, China will become the world's largest economy in U.S. dollar terms by 2030. India is expected to surpass France next year and the UK in 2023 to become the world's sixth largest economy.
Cebr Vice Chairman Mike Williams said: "The important issue for the world economy in the past 10 years is how to deal with inflation. The inflation rate in the United States has reached 6.8%." (Interface)
7. Kuaishou Magnet The engine released the "Super Partner Plan"
The signing ceremony for the cooperation between Kuaishou Magnet Engine and Shengguang Group was held in Guangzhou. Magnet Engine officially released the "Super Partner Plan" and announced that Magnet Engine and Shengguang Group will cooperate with each other based on the "Super Partner Plan". The deeper cooperation of "Partner Program" was officially launched. At the signing ceremony, Kuaishou Magnetic Engine issued the Kuaishou Automotive Industry Effectiveness Core Agent License to Shengguang Group, further consolidating the advantages of cooperation between the two parties and entering Kuaishou's new market business ecosystem.
8. Antarctic E-commerce: 330 million planned to acquire some of the trademarks held by TBH GLOBAL and 100% equity of Baijiahao
Antarctic E-commerce announced that it plans to use 330 million of its own funds Yuan Yuan acquires some of the trademarks registered in mainland China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region held by TBH GLOBAL CO., LTD. It plans to acquire 100% of the equity held by Baijiahao Hong Kong Co., Ltd. from Baijiahao Hong Kong Co., Ltd. with its own funds of 180 million yuan. It is reported that the BASIC HOUSE brand was founded in 2000 and is a well-known Korean women's fashion brand; the Mind Bridge brand was founded in 2003 and is a well-known Korean clothing brand with both business casual and fashion styles; the JUCY JUDY brand was founded in 2003 and is a well-known Korean clothing brand. Clothing brand, focusing on girly style.
9. Three Squirrels responded to the "Model Makeup Controversy": Replaced
In response to netizens questioning the product model makeup controversy, Three Squirrels issued a statement and apologized on its official Weibo . Three Squirrels said in a statement that the product was launched in October 2019. The model on the page is Chinese, and her makeup is based on her personal characteristics and is not deliberately ugly. In response to feedback from netizens that the model's makeup was not in line with public aesthetics and caused discomfort, Three Squirrels deeply apologized and said that it had replaced the page as soon as possible and had arranged to check the company's other product pages to prevent similar situations from occurring.
10. Meituan Select donated 420,000 items of daily necessities to Xi’an City
Recently, Meituan Select donated 420,000 items of daily necessities to Xi’an City and was delivered overnight, covering a wide range of Including Airport New City, Yanta District Red Cross and other 19 front-line anti-epidemic departments. During the epidemic, nearly 2,000 pharmacies in Xi’an were open for business on Meituan. According to statistics, as of now, the number of Meituan takeout supermarkets in Xi'an is close to 700, and the number of supermarket takeout orders has increased by 100% from last week.