20240704 Morning Post

1. Amazon has invested approximately $72 million in Amazon Pay India to strengthen its digital payment business and enhance its influence in India.
2. Data shows that Shopee Live's order volume in Thailand has grown significantly, with a year-on-year increase of over 40 times.
3. Walmart has announced a promotional campaign called "Collectibles Experience" targeting collectible sellers, which will run from July 1st to September 30th.
4. Shopee Philippines has introduced a feature called "Quick Funds" for local sellers, providing advance payments to alleviate cash flow pressure and facilitate reinvestment.
5. Despite Australian consumers' lack of trust in platforms like Temu and Shein, 70% of shoppers still use these platforms due to their competitive prices and diverse product categories.
6. Jumia has partnered with the U.S. software company Sprinklr to enhance customer experiences for diverse user groups using its AI platform.
7. Rakuten has announced a new product delivery service called "Super Delivery," allowing users to specify delivery dates and times for their orders.
8. Back-to-school spending by American parents in 2024 is expected to increase by 21.8%, with platforms like Walmart being the top choice.
9. Driven by various shopping events and family celebrations, South Korea's online sales in May increased by 7.7% year-on-year, reaching a historical high for the month.
10. A recent study by Capterra reveals that 40% of UK consumers start their online shopping searches directly on e-commerce platforms