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What changed in e-commerce regulation and policy this week?
Government decisions, new rules and policy shifts reported this week.
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Liège Airport in Belgium has experienced a 27% decline in Asian cargo volumes, representing 10% of its total cargo, following the introduction of a €3 EU parcel fee.
Read at theloadstar.com ↗03
The South Korean Personal Information Protection Commission has revised the Personal Information Protection Act to increase data breach fines to up to 10 percent of a company's annual revenue.
Read at koreajoongangdaily.com ↗What funding rounds and acquisitions happened in e-commerce this week?
The week’s notable investments, financing rounds, acquisitions and strategic deals.
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Meta has acquired Stockholm-based startup Stilla.ai to enhance its Meta Business Agent tool, which operates across WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram.
Read at thestreet.com ↗05
London-based startup Resolutiion has secured $10 million in funding led by LocalGlobe and Cherry Ventures.
Read at sifted.eu ↗What products launched in e-commerce this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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Tesco has expanded its F&F online fashion range by adding 400 new clothing styles and enhancing its digital shopping experience on its website and app.
Read at retail-systems.com ↗07
Walmart announced upcoming upgrades to its Scintilla data platform, scheduled for release in 2027.
Read at digiday.com ↗08
Pinterest announced the launch of a new AI-powered feature called 'Restyle' in beta for users in the U.S. and Canada.
Read at techcrunch.com ↗09
Spanish clothing retailer Mango has launched its revamped 'Mango Style Club' loyalty programme in the UK, Germany, Austria, Ireland, Italy, and Switzerland on September 16, 2026.
Read at retail-systems.com ↗10
Cloudflare has introduced new Client-Side Security features designed to protect e-commerce storefronts from malicious JavaScript attacks that traditional scanners often miss.
Read at cloudflare.com ↗11
On September 15, 2026, the online retailer SHEIN launched its Fall/Winter '26 Trend Campaign featuring six fashion trends.
Read at channelx.world ↗12
GetYourGuide has launched a beta program connecting content creators with tour operators to generate reviews for new listings.
Read at skift.com ↗13
The European Central Bank has invited e-commerce and mobile merchants in the euro zone to participate in a 12-month digital euro pilot program.
Read at coindesk.com ↗What financial results were reported in e-commerce this week?
Earnings, guidance and other financial results reported this week.
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Amazon announced an increase in the minimum starting pay for frontline operations employees in the UK to at least £31,408 per year, effective from 27 September 2026.
Read at retail-systems.com ↗15
Amazon announced that its India-based quick delivery service, Amazon Now, has reached an annualized gross revenue of over $1 billion.
Read at techmeme.com ↗16
The NFL held its inaugural regular-season game between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers at the MCG in Melbourne, Australia, in September 2026.
Read at insideretail.com.au ↗17
Omnicom is transitioning to outcome-based pricing while reducing its workforce by 15,000 to 105,000 employees in 2026.
Read at exchangewire.com ↗18
TikTok Shop reported that 94% of its luxury resale revenue in the U.S. is generated through livestreams as of September 2026.
Read at digiday.com ↗What court rulings and legal actions hit e-commerce this week?
Court rulings, filings and legal actions reported this week.
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Warwick Levy, owner of the Sydney-based label Lonely Kids Club, discovered thousands of his T-shirt designs being sold on the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu between 2025 and 2026.
Read at theguardian.com ↗20
The Federal Trade Commission announced an expansion of the 2025 Amazon Prime settlement, increasing the potential individual payout to $200.
Read at fastcompany.com ↗21
Gordon Companies, a supplier of holiday decorations for retailers including Target and Walmart, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on September 14, 2026.
Read at thestreet.com ↗22
A Which? investigation conducted in June and July 2026 across Great Britain found that several major UK retailers are failing to provide legally required refunds for returned goods and delivery costs.
Read at theguardian.com ↗What research was published in e-commerce this week?
New research findings and studies published this week.
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A survey by MultiSensor AI Holdings Inc. titled 'The Uptime Economy: 2026 Report' reveals that 91% of companies proceed with automation investments despite lacking readiness to maintain them.
Read at automatedwarehouseonline.com ↗24
A report by Loop, published on September 16, 2026, reveals that 55 percent of Australian online fashion shoppers have altered their purchasing behavior due to retailer returns policies.
Read at insideretail.com.au ↗25
A report by Lithuania-based identity-theft protection service Coveron, published on September 14, 2026, reveals that synthetic identities are being sold on the dark web for as little as $200.
Read at digitaltransactions.net ↗What incidents and outages hit e-commerce this week?
Incidents, outages and safety events reported this week.
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Amazon has suspended operations with cargo carrier 21 Air following a fatal plane crash on September 6, 2026, at Miami International Airport.
Read at foxbusiness.com ↗27
Amazon has suspended its partnership with cargo airline 21 Air following a fatal crash at Miami International Airport in early September 2026.
Read at thestreet.com ↗What partnerships were announced in e-commerce this week?
Partnerships, integrations and joint projects announced this week.
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eBay Live is hosting events at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth in the UK during the week of September 18, 2026, featuring expert sellers like GolfClubs4Cash.
Read at channelx.world ↗29
DoorDash and Costco Wholesale have announced that Costco members across the United States can now access same-day delivery from every US Costco warehouse.
Read at techmeme.com ↗30
Coreli has announced a new integration with LTK to position itself as a central hub for creator commerce.
Read at glossy.co ↗What people moved in and out of e-commerce roles this week?
Executive appointments and departures reported this week.
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JD.com has appointed Zarina Kanji as its first director of European direct sourcing, based in the company's Hammersmith office in the UK.
Read at retail-systems.com ↗32
Munchkin has appointed Kunal Thakkar as its new chief supply chain officer as of September 15, 2026.
Read at consumergoods.com ↗What else happened in e-commerce this week?
Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.
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Footwear brand Rothy's reported $211 million in sales for the previous year.
Read at modernretail.co ↗34
Health and beauty brand Dr. Squatch began its 2026 promotional planning for Amazon Prime Day and the Cyber 5 period in January.
Read at digitalcommerce360.com ↗35
Don Apgar of Javelin Strategy & Research discusses the evolution of the 3D Secure protocol in his report '3D Secure’s Next Act'.
Read at paymentsjournal.com ↗36
Bank of America analysts report that Amazon is launching a new delivery initiative aimed at challenging Walmart's competitive advantage in retail logistics.
Read at businessinsider.com ↗37
In late 2026, AI-driven referral traffic to online retailers has grown to approximately 5% of total website traffic, up from less than 2% earlier in the year.
Read at digitalcommerce360.com ↗38
According to the Recurly State of Subscriptions report 2026, 77% of consumers hold between one and four subscriptions.
Read at internetretailing.net ↗39
A report by the US Government Accountability Office found that the number of Amazon employees relying on SNAP and Medicaid nearly tripled between 2020 and 2025.
Read at futurism.com ↗40
DTC showerhead brand Sproos launched a dedicated human-staffed customer service phone line this summer, receiving approximately 30 calls daily.
Read at modernretail.co ↗8 of 11 other developments events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.