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Apple WWDC 2024 takes place on Monday and is expected to announce updates for all of the tech giant's major operating systems. Artificial intelligence is expected to be high on the agenda, with iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and MacOS 15 expected to come with AI-driven features.Last year's event raised the bar, with first glimpses of the Apple Vision Pro, 15-inch MacBook Air, MacStudio M2 Ultra, MacPro M2 Ultra, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, MacOS Sonoma, WatchOS 10, and more. Read our WWDC 2023 report. Most people don't expect any hardware news this year, as Apple only announced new hardware last month,…
Africans are slowly embracing the convenience of online shopping, but the trend is still in its infancy in Africa compared to more established markets such as Asia, Europe and the US. By 2025, e-commerce could account for 10% of total retail sales in Africa's largest economies: Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt, according to a forecast by the McKinsey Global Institute. Experts say that while Africa has great potential for e-commerce, it faces challenges related to cultural and logistical factors. These considerations are crucial when customizing products and services to suit local tastes.Jumia receives sales from countries such as Nigeria, Egypt,…
Alibaba.com is a platform operated by the Chinese e-commerce company of the same name that focuses on international business customers.Sopa Images | LightRocket | Getty ImagesThe platform is part of Alibaba's fast-growing international business, which also sells directly to consumers overseas through sites such as AliExpress.Chinese consumers have long enjoyed access to delivery tracking and favorable return policies, but small and medium-sized businesses buying from cross-border e-commerce platforms have missed out due to the increasing complexities of international trade.Alibaba.com's new service aims to give shoppers more precise delivery dates and free local returns, the company said in a press release.”We…
Cisco executives have been working overtime this week to make the case that Cisco stock is an AI investment vehicle for investors. Unfortunately, it hasn't worked. At its annual Cisco Live conference in Las Vegas, Cisco announced a $1 billion AI investment fund that includes early investments in Cohere, Mistral AI, and Scale AI. The company also announced a technology partnership with Nvidia to launch a new AI infrastructure product, Nexus HyperFabric AI Cluster. On the surface, it looked like Cisco was trying to grab attention in the overheated AI space. At best, these were public relations and investor relations…
The government is in talks with social media platform TiktTok on the possibility of establishing a Content Creator Academy to foster the creative spirit of Filipinos, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. “The two sides also discussed possible collaboration in establishing a content creator academy to nurture Filipino talent and creative spirit and pave the way for deeper digital integration in the country,” the trade department said in a statement on Thursday, revealing that they were strengthening existing partnerships and exploring potential collaborations to strengthen the country's innovative economy. Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said his…
Kirkland's currently operates 328 stores in 35 states. Kirkland's brick-and-mortar store sales picked up steam in the first quarter, but its online business continued to decline.”We continue to make progress on our strategic initiatives, as evidenced by our brick-and-mortar same-store sales growth of 2.8 percent in the first quarter,” said Amy Sullivan, the company's president. Promoted to CEO “This positive momentum was offset by continued pressure in our e-commerce business, however we are encouraged that our marketing and product repositioning strategies are beginning to show signs of traction,” the company said in a February release.Kirkland's, the home décor and furniture…
Africans are gradually embracing the convenience of online shopping, but the trend is still in its infancy in Africa compared to more established markets such as Asia, Europe and the United States. By 2025, e-commerce could account for 10% of total retail sales in Africa's largest economies: Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt, according to a forecast by the McKinsey Global Institute. Experts say that while Africa has great potential for e-commerce, it faces challenges related to cultural and logistical factors. These considerations are crucial when customizing products and services to suit local tastes.Jumia receives sales from countries such as Nigeria,…
India's Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and TikTok have announced an expanded partnership to promote the growth of e-commerce and crack down on illegal online sales of vaping products. DTI officials met with TikTok executives in Singapore on June 5 and praised the platform for its swift response to a Order to Clarify (SCO) over the sale of e-cigarette products. The app said it had removed over 570 pieces of user-generated content and 337 related products from its platform in compliance with Philippine regulations restricting the online sale of e-cigarettes. TikTok's Safety Enforcement Tool (TSET) allows verified government agencies…
She has been actively involved in organizations such as the American Military Engineering Association since 2016 and has been with the Defense Acquisition Corps since 2015 as an Acquisition Specialist. Pensacola, Florida, June 6, 2024 /24-7 Press Release/ — Brianna E. Jackson has been accepted for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As with all Marquis Who's Who biographies, the individuals profiled are chosen for their current reference value. Factors such as status, notable achievements, public recognition and prominence in their field are all considered in the selection process.Ms. Jackson is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in…
Alibaba.com is a B2B (business-to-business) cross-border e-commerce platform. Alibaba Group HoldingThe platform's president, Zhang Guo, said the company expects its gross merchandise volume (GMV) to reach $60 billion in 2024, up 20 percent from last year's $50 billion.Zhang told the South China Morning Post in an interview in Hong Kong on Thursday that the procurement platform's sales growth has slowed after its GMV increased sevenfold in the past five years.”It's very hard to double GMV every year as your base grows,” he said. “The fundamental problem is in the business model, and we need to make new breakthroughs and changes.”Alibaba.com…