This Week In E-Commerce - AI Drives Transformation Across Global Commerce Landscape

The Global B2C and B2B E-Commerce sectors are undergoing significant transformation in 2025, driven by advancements in AI-driven automation, the rise of social commerce, and shifting consumer behaviors. Generative AI is increasingly being used for enhancing customer experiences through personalization and automated support, while social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram are becoming major sales channels. Digital payments are evolving with a growing preference for digital wallets and real-time transactions, while cross-border E-Commerce continues to expand despite challenges like fraud and security concerns. In the B2B landscape, AI is enhancing efficiency in online procurement, but issues like order errors still affect buyer satisfaction.

In other trading, Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) was trading firmly up 25% and ending the day at $220.44. On Tuesday, Carvana announced an expansion in Phoenix with a new auction and reconditioning 'Megasite', expecting to create around 200 jobs. In the meantime, Redcare Pharmacy (XTRA:RDC) trailed, down 16.7% to finish the session at €109.20.

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In our 'Market Insights' article, "Beyond the US: Global Markets After Yet Another Tariff Update," we examined how new tariffs could transform global e-commerce dynamics, impacting key players like Amazon—make sure you catch up before the market shifts further.

Best E-Commerce Stocks

• Amazon.com (NasdaqGS:AMZN) closed at $191.10 up 12%. This week, Amazon introduced the Nova Sonic model for unified AI voice applications and integrated AI features into Atos' cellar management solution.
• NIKE (NYSE:NKE) ended the day at $59.32 up 11.4%.
• Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) settled at $104.78 up 5.4%.

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• "Global B2C & B2B E-Commerce Market Digital Trends and Consumer Shifts Report 2025: AI-driven Automation, Social Commerce, and Evolving Consumer Behaviors Reshaping the Burgeoning Industry" from Research and Markets on GlobeNewswire (published 08 April 2025)

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