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AI-driven scam stores put retailers on alert

AI-generated scam stores are becoming harder to detect as fraudsters use fake reviews, deepfakes and convincing ecommerce websites to target online shoppers.

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AWS enables retailers to build AI shopping assistants on its cloud

AWS is making Amazon’s AI shopping tech available via its cloud so retailers can build conversational shopping assistants without building the system from scratch.

EC fines Temu €200m over DSA breaches tied to illegal products

The regulator said evidence collected during the investigation indicated that shoppers in the EU were “very likely” to come across illegal goods on Temu.

Costco reports higher revenues and net income in Q3

For the 12 weeks ended 10 May 2026, total revenue increased to $70.52bn from $63.20bn a year earlier.

EU investigates possible foreign subsidies in JD.com bid for Ceconomy

The regulator said the deal could allow the combined company to follow investment and business strategies that may affect competition in the EU internal market.

Why compliance is now shaping what retailers stock

Retail compliance now directly shapes what retailers stock, how products are packaged, and which suppliers remain in global assortments.

FCA: UK retailers face rising scrutiny over financial services

The FCA’s latest Work Programme signals tougher regulation for retailers offering buy now pay later, payments, insurance and embedded finance services.

Miniso Q1 2026 profit triples to 1.25bn yuan

Revenue for the quarter rose 28.5% year-on-year to 5.68bn yuan.

EU set to open “in-depth” review of JD.com bid for Ceconomy

If confirmed, it would be the first Chinese acquisition to face a detailed examination under the EU’s foreign subsidies rules.