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AliExpress launches hourly delivery & opens to UK businesses
Online shopping

AliExpress launches hourly delivery & opens to UK businesses

AliExpress launches hourly delivery in Greater London and opens its UK platform to local businesses, boosting fast access to essential goods and broader product ranges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
UK holidaymakers boost spending, start trips with smarter deals
Sales

UK holidaymakers boost spending, start trips with smarter deals

Nearly 80% of UK holidaymakers boost pre-trip spending, favouring clothing and travel gear, with shoppers seeking smart deals and value for money.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
AliExpress celebrates 15 years with UK market focus
Supply Chain

AliExpress celebrates 15 years with UK market focus

AliExpress marks its 15th anniversary this month by reinforcing its commitment to the UK market with improved logistics and customer service, celebrating with a major sale.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
UK online shopping surges to 50%, led by groceries
eCommerce

UK online shopping surges to 50%, led by groceries

British consumers now spend nearly five hours a week shopping online, with 50% of purchases made digitally, says the latest AliExpress Consumer Insights Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Younger Brits lead the way in online fashion shopping
Online shopping

Younger Brits lead the way in online fashion shopping

AliExpress's Consumer Insight Report reveals that younger Brits lead online fashion buying, with 93% shopping online, and livestream retail booming.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
AliExpress launches livestream shopping for the UK
Customer Experience

AliExpress launches livestream shopping for the UK

AliExpress launches interactive livestream shopping in the UK, introducing an engaging and personalised consumer experience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024

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Why Australia needs more female entrepreneurs in eCommerce
International Women's Day

Why Australia needs more female entrepreneurs in eCommerce

As International Women's Day approaches, Australia faces a stark need for more female entrepreneurs in eCommerce, where they remain critically underrepresented.

By Kit Yau • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
AliExpress to give away UEFA EURO 2024 tickets in promotions
Platform-as-a-Service

AliExpress to give away UEFA EURO 2024 tickets in promotions

AliExpress is set to enhance its promotional campaigns by giving away 1,000 UEFA EURO 2024 tickets, bolstering its global consumer engagement with exciting football-themed activities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
AliExpress expands global market share with Similarweb technology
Marketing Technologies

AliExpress expands global market share with Similarweb technology

AliExpress partners with Similarweb to expand global market share using technology to discover new referral traffic sources and evaluate performance.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Oct 2022

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AliExpress partners with Homart to launch wellness store in Australia
Online shopping

AliExpress partners with Homart to launch wellness store in Australia

AliExpress partners with Homart to launch an online wellness store in Australia, offering vitamins, skincare, and lifestyle products with plans to expand to 200 SKUs.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025