Suning Commerce to buy Tiantian Express
Retailer Suning Commerce plans to buy Hangzhou-based Tiantian Express in a deal worth around 4.25bn yuan ($612m).
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Amazon India launches “Sell as Individual” marketplace
Amazon India has launched a new marketplace service – called “Sell as Individual” – which enables individuals to list and sell products and used goods on the Amazon website, and then also use Amazon to arrange the doorstep pickup, packaging and delivery.
Read MoreMagento Commerce receives $250m investment from China’s Hillhouse Capital
China-based investment firm Hillhouse Capital will make a $250m investment Magento Commerce.
Read MoreDPD Germany begins operations at new Nagold parcel distribution centre
DPD Germany has announced that it has begun operations at its new parcel distribution centre in Nagold.
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Posti reports record parcel volumes
Finland’s Posti has reported that it delivered more than 34m parcels in 2016 – which was a new company record – and it will also be launching new “parcel pigeonhole” services for apartment block residents.
Read MoreSwiss Post takes last petrol scooter out of service
Swiss Post has announced that it has taken its last petrol-powered scooter off the road – which means that all its two- and three-wheeled delivery vehicles are now electrically powered.
Read MoreAmazon reportedly planning to open Manhattan bookstore
Amazon is planning to open a bricks-and-mortar bookshop in Manhattan’s Time Warner Center sometime this year, according to media sources.
Read MoreCambodia Post looking to launch e-commerce platform
Cambodia Post is considering plans to launch an e-commerce platform in March, according to local sources.
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