Retail giant Jashanmal is set to aggressively expand its regional footprint with the launch of its first store in Mall of Oman, said Shuja Jashanmal, group chief officer for department stores, Jashanmal National Company. “Strong bilateral trade relations between neighbouring countries have been in place since pre-nation times between the tribes and ruling families within […]
Formula E and stichd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Puma SE Group, said that the brand partner has been appointed to produce high-quality sustainable merchandise retailing via a new global eCommerce platform. The new long-term partnership will see stichd fulfil a new integrated global merchandising. It will include designing and developing a range of Formula […]
CommerceUp, a start-up service provider of cloud-based eCommerce platform, has debuted in the MENA region to offer a next-generation end-to-end unified technology solution. Its solutions are designed to allow businesses to rapidly and efficiently scale online, thus enabling them to bring 100 per cent attention to their core products, brand and customers. Piyush Pathak, Founder […]
noon.com, the Middle East’s digital eCommerce platform, has opened its largest warehouse space in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of its ongoing expansion of the logistics and fulfillment network in the Kingdom. The new Customer Fulfillment Centre, which spans over 45,000 square meters, will enable the rapid delivery of products to millions of customers throughout […]
Saks, the premier luxury eCommerce platform, has made its official debut on TikTok to further connect with customers through compelling digital content. Saks will bring together a diverse group of voices, including creators, celebrities and fashion insiders, giving followers the opportunity to experience the world of luxury fashion and beauty through fun and engaging short-form […]
Egypt-based eCommerce platform, Wasla, has raised $9 million from Egypt’s largest non-bank financial service provider, Contact Financial Holding, formerly known as Sarwa Capital. Wasla is planning to accelerate the platform’s expansion in emerging markets as well as introduce more features and products such as ‘buy now pay later.’ Founded in 2019 by Serag Meneassy, Taymour […]
BigCommerce, an eCommerce platform provider, has acquired B2B Ninja, a fellow eCommerce solutions provider. A longtime BigCommerce partner, B2B Ninja is a quoting solution, and the acquisition furthers BigCommerce’s eCommerce functionality to B2B merchants. “B2B Ninja is an excellent addition to our already strong B2B capabilities,” said Brent Bellm, CEO of BigCommerce. “Complementing our recent […]
The Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO), a multinational organisation established to enable digital prosperity for all, and leading regional eCommerce platform MakanE announced the launch of Elevate50, an initiative aiming to help local businesses sell their products online. Elevate50’s goal will be to incorporate 50,000 micro, small and medium businesses (MSMBs) across Asia, the Middle East […]
Jumia, the eCommerce platform in Egypt, announced the launch of the new Tech Centre in Alexandria Governorate during the first quarter (Q1) of 2022. The tech centre is the first regional center for technology and software development in the country.. It is the second one in Egypt after the company announced the opening of its […]
ExpandCart, the eCommerce platform in the Middle East and North Africa, has secured $2.7 million in a pre-series B bridge round of financing, led by Hong-Kong based Betatron Venture Group with participation from existing investors; Sawari Ventures from Egypt, and Agility Ventures from Kuwait. Founded in 2016, ExpandCart is one of the largest eCommerce platform […]
