E-commerce
Beyond the Ban: What a Factory Shutdown Reveals About AI, Platform Responsibility, and the Future of Tech Ethics
A factory shutdown over controversial dolls reveals deep challenges in AI ethics, platform governance, and the responsibilities of startups and developers.
Coupang’s Catastrophe: Unpacking the Financial Fallout of a 34 Million-Account Data Breach
A massive data breach at Coupang exposes 34 million accounts, triggering a crisis with deep implications for its stock, the fintech industry, and investors.
The $24 Billion Gambit: Are GoTo and Grab Forging Southeast Asia’s Ultimate Super App?
A leadership shake-up at Indonesia’s GoTo fuels speculation of a $24bn mega-merger with rival Grab, a deal that could reshape Southeast Asian tech.
The Goliath of Mumbai: Inside Reliance’s High-Stakes War for India’s $1 Trillion Retail Market
Reliance Industries is waging a high-stakes war to dominate India’s $1T retail market, pitting its tech-driven ecosystem against millions of local stores.
More Than a Size: Vinted’s UI Fumble and the High-Stakes Economics of User Trust
A minor UI change at Vinted sparked user fury, revealing deep lessons in platform economics, fintech, and the high financial cost of breaking user trust.
The Retail Rumble: Is Shein’s Digital Dominance a Death Knell for Primark’s High Street Reign?
With Primark’s same-store sales declining, the retail giant faces an unprecedented threat from digital-native competitor Shein. Who will win the battle?
Beyond the Scandal: Why the Shein & Temu Investigation is a Red Alert for the Entire Tech Industry
The Shein & Temu scandal is more than a PR crisis; it’s a failure of AI and automation, signaling a major turning point for tech and cybersecurity.
The £4 Brush Incident: A Micro-Crisis Exposing Macro Risks in Temu’s Business Model
A £4 Temu product recall reveals deep-seated risks in its business model, impacting investors, the stock market, and the future of the global economy.
China’s Singles Day Kicks Off Early: A Strategic Lifeline for a Faltering Economy?
China’s Singles Day starts weeks early in a strategic bid to revive a slowing economy. What does this mean for investors, finance, and global markets?
From Lost Parcels to Market Tremors: The Hidden Economic Crisis in US Shipping
A missing wedding sari symbolizes a deeper economic crisis as new US customs rules create shipping chaos, impacting consumers, investors, and global trade.
Beyond the Missing Dress: Decoding the Economic Fallout of America’s Shipping Crisis
A missing wedding dress is more than a personal tragedy; it’s a symptom of a deep-seated crisis in global logistics with major economic implications.
Beyond the Box: Unpacking Tritax’s £1 Billion Wager on the Future of Logistics
Tritax Big Box’s £1.04bn logistics portfolio acquisition sends its stock soaring, signaling a major bet on the future of e-commerce and supply chains.