30 October 2025
Market Context and Recent Developments In October 2025, leading industry experts articulated the defining trends shaping Russia’s retail sector as it moves toward 2026. Insights from sector analysts highlight an...
29 October 2025
Retailer First-Party Data as the Emerging Core of Insights Platforms The rapid expansion of retail media over the past several years has triggered a reevaluation of how data and insights...
28 October 2025
Key Event Overview: Avito’s Mandatory Online Payment for Self-Pickup in Select Categories In October 2025, Avito, one of Russia’s largest classified and e-commerce platforms, announced a major update to its...
27 October 2025
Generative AI Feedback Loops in Retail: What Has Happened Retailers have moved into a new phase of digital transformation by actively integrating generative AI into their operational and content processes....
27 October 2025
В 2023, Ocado—a leading UK online grocer—launched a comprehensive offsite retail media strategy designed to extend its advertising reach for partner brands far beyond its own platform. This approach leverages...
24 October 2025
Amazon has introduced a new AI-powered feature, “Help Me Decide,” designed to streamline product selection for online shoppers. The tool leverages generative artificial intelligence to analyze a user’s browsing history,...
24 October 2025
Amazon has announced a hike in fulfillment fees for 2026, affecting third-party sellers using the Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) service. The increases vary by product size and price, with an...
23 October 2025
Walmart’s Rollout of RFID Technology in Fresh Food Categories Walmart has initiated the deployment of advanced radio-frequency identification (RFID) sensor technology in its fresh food departments, marking a significant milestone...
23 October 2025
Marketplace Media Integration: What Has Changed Over the past decade, digital marketplaces have undergone a fundamental transformation, shifting from passive transaction platforms to active media owners and advertising ecosystems. Where...
22 October 2025
In October 2025, Wildberries initiated large-scale testing of new AI-based services for automated content generation on product cards. The pilot began with the launch of the “Video Covers” service and...
22 October 2025
Marketplace Compliance Reform: Russia’s Proposed 2025 Tax Amendments In October 2025, Russia’s Federal Tax Service (FNS) proposed amendments to the Tax Code that would transform the operational landscape for large...
21 October 2025
The Facts: Costco’s Tariff Response and Operational Adaptations In response to significant tariff increases—notably a 25% duty on food imports from Canada and Mexico and a 20% levy on some...