Meesho Unveils India's First AI-Powered Voice Bot for E-commerce Customer Support
Meesho, an Indian e-commerce startup, has launched an AI-powered voice bot for customer support, reducing costs by 75% and improving query resolution rates.
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Meta to Integrate eBay Listings into Facebook Marketplace Amid Antitrust Concerns
Meta is set to display eBay listings on Facebook Marketplace, a move seen as an effort to appease European regulators following a €798 million antitrust fine.
Mirakl Acquires Adspert, Expanding E-commerce Advertising Capabilities
French unicorn Mirakl acquires German adtech startup Adspert, strengthening its retail media platform and expanding into demand-side e-commerce advertising.
Moove Partners with Waymo to Manage Autonomous Fleet Operations, Jumia's Black Friday Sales Soar
Nigerian startup Moove partners with Waymo to manage autonomous fleet operations, while Jumia's Black Friday sales campaign sees a 18% increase in customer orders
Myntra Launches 'M-Now', a Quick-Commerce Platform Promising 30-Minute Deliveries
Myntra introduces M-Now, a quick-commerce offering that delivers fashion, beauty, and lifestyle products within 30 minutes, aiming to expand to 100,000 styles in the next few months.
Nigeria's Booming Beauty Industry: China Leads in Wig and Beard Imports
Discover the top 5 countries supplying Nigeria's thriving beauty industry with wigs and beards, with China leading the way in a $6.78 million market.
Palmpay Partners with Jumia to Expand Online Payment Options in Nigeria
Chinese-backed fintech app Palmpay partners with Jumia to enable customers to pay for products directly from their accounts, eliminating card processing fees.
PrettyDamnQuick Raises $25M to Help Retailers Compete with Amazon
New York-based startup PrettyDamnQuick (PDQ) secures $25 million in Series A funding to expand its e-commerce platform, providing retailers with customizable shipping and checkout flows to rival Amazon.
Roblox Incentivizes Users to Buy Robux on Other Platforms, Skirting App Store Fees
Roblox offers up to 25% more Robux when purchased on computer, web, or gift cards, likely to avoid app store fees