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Business

Trump puts an end to tax exemption for low-value Chinese imports

Chinese online retailers such as Temu and Shein had been taking advantage of a little-known tax exemption, known as the de minimis provision, to sell their products at very low prices in the US.

04/04/2025

Business

Ikea looks to expand second-hand furniture offering after test success

The Swedish furniture maker is going head to head with competitors including eBay and Depop.

28/01/2025

Europe in Motion

Data security: Which EU countries protect themselves the most?

Most online users don't read privacy statements and prefer to focus on managing their own data security on the internet.

28/01/2025

Economy

UK retailers fear the worst as shoppers shun Boxing Day sales

The traditional Boxing Day sales in the UK experienced lower footfall than in 2023, partly because of the rise of online shopping and deals. Several major retailers also remained closed on the day.

27/12/2024

Business

Germany’s Zalando to acquire rival fashion retailer About You

Zalando says the deal will help it to build a pan-European e-commerce platform.

11/12/2024

Europe in Motion

Black Friday: Which European countries spend the most and on what?

Germans, Austrians, and the French are expected to spend the most on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with sales predicted to be boosted by an average of 175%.

29/11/2024

Business

Gloves off in pre-loved price war as eBay scraps private seller fees

eBay UK has scrapped the fees private sellers have to pay to access the online marketplace, in a move designed to see off competition for the rapidly growing and hugely profitable pre-loved sector.

07/10/2024

Business

Temu's billionaire owner takes the top spot in China's rich list

The company, along with rival Shein offer heavily discounted items and have seen increased popularity in the US and UK.

09/08/2024

Business

Ocado is first major supermarket to trial refillable packaging

The online grocer has worked closely with The Refill Coalition to design and implement the refilling and collection processes for the products.

09/08/2024

Health news

New study sheds light on illegal online pharmacies selling semaglutide

Researchers looked at the composition of online purchases of semaglutide, the popular drug usually prescribed for diabetes or obesity.

05/08/2024

Europe News

EU clinches digital trade deal with Singapore

The EU today (25 July) concluded negotiations with Singapore on a new Digital Trade Agreement designed to increase online trade, help SMEs with digital transformation and facilitate data flows.

25/07/2024

Business

Shein about to file £50 billion London IPO prospectus, reports say

The IPO would be a huge boost for the UK stock exchange, which has recently seen an increasing number of companies listing in the US.

03/06/2024

The Big Question

The Big Question: What makes a successful e-commerce business?

“If you want to be a relevant, modern brand, you have to be able to sell across every surface area where consumers are spending their time,” says Shopify President.

03/06/2024

Economy

Where in the world do people spend the most as online shoppers?

Online shopping has soared in the past few years, with Amazon, Shein and Temu leading the intensely competitive website pack.

28/05/2024

Business

Italy delivers €10 million fine to Amazon over 'unfair' practices

Authorities say the firm's pre-ticking site design limits the freedom of choice for consumers.

24/04/2024

Tech News

Online platforms' ad databases lack clarity as EU vote nears; study

Most companies do not provide enough details for researchers to understand paid influence.

16/04/2024

Tech News

Eight countries lack formal regulator to oversee platform rules

Poland and Lithuania, home to online platforms such as Allegro and Vinted, are among countries still missing regulators.

20/03/2024

Economy

Doom Spending: Why does it happen and how can you curb it?

Doom spending may be a coping mechanism to deal with anxieties about personal finances and the wider economic situation but it may be bad for your health.

11/03/2024

Tech News

Digital services oversight board to start meeting as EU online platform rules kick in

Consumer and trade groups worry about lack of enforcement and guidance as rules take effect for all platforms.

16/02/2024

Business

Uber Eats in Super Bowl U-turn over peanut butter advert

The US Food Allergy & Research Education (FARE) organisation called out the company for making fun of the potentially life-threatening condition.

12/02/2024