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For strategy and leadership, monitor margin stability and regional pricing strategies as major players like Shein navigate profitability alongside weaker sales in specific markets.
- E-commerceShein returned to a second-quarter profit of US$2.40 billion while warning of an uncertain second half, and NIQ expanded its Amazon third-party health and beauty measurement solutions.
- MarketingIndustry executives acknowledged a talent crisis caused by artificial intelligence that discourages hiring entry-level workers.
- AI & ToolsPluang reported that Amazon's artificial intelligence spending is driving significant AWS revenue growth and profitability.
- StrategyShein reported a sharp drop in European sales following recent price hikes.
- SEASingapore professionals in top-paying industries see one in three earners making S$10,000 or more per month, and Malaysian consumers were reminded that e-commerce platforms do not call customers to offer unexpected rewards.
This week
24 – 30 Sept 2026If you sell or advertise on TikTok Shop, Amazon or Shopee, add this period's coverage to your next planning review.
This month
September 2026If you sell or advertise on TikTok Shop, Amazon, Shopee or another of the 9 platforms in play, add this period's coverage to your next planning review.
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