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The end of cheap clothes? Temu and Shein give tariff price warning

The fast fashion brands, known for selling particularly cheap clothes, cosmetics and accessories, are contending with the 145% tariff Trump slapped on most products made in China.

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EU Digital Fairness Act is for business as much as consumers, says justice commissioner

The European Commission’s upcoming Digital Fairness Act will not only strengthen protections for consumers online, but also ease legal and administrative burdens for businesses, according to Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath.

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.

Tech News

Who are the tech winners and losers of Trump's sweeping new tariffs?

When it comes to the tech industry, semiconductor manufacturers come out largely unscathed while e-commerce giants will see major changes that could affect what price their goods are sold.

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Zalando’s legal case to spark EU Commission online platform headache

So far the EU Commission hasn't published an explanation on how exactly it calculates a platform’s user numbers under the Digital Services Act.

Business

China's Alibaba sees revenue surge on back of AI and e-commerce

Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding posted its fastest revenue growth in more than a year, beating analyst expectations as it capitalises on the artificial intelligence boom in China.

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Online platforms not liable for sex ad content: EU court

In the Romanian case, a victim took legal action against an online platform after her personal data were used without her consent.

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Geo-blocking restricting EU consumers’ access to online goods, report finds

The European Court of Auditors (ECA) reports progress in curbing unjustified geo-blocking but calls for harmonised enforcement of regulations and a potential extension to other sectors.

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EU Commission warns Temu to fix consumer protection violations

The Commission and national consumer authorities have found that Temu engages in illegal practices like fake discounts and misleading reviews. Already under DSA investigation, Temu has one month to respond to these accusations.

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EU Commission: Current consumer rules unfit for 2024 online market

The Commission’s report on EU consumer law finds that addictive designs, social media influencers, and dark patterns are posing risks for users, manipulating their choices online. It will serve as the basis for the Digital Fairness Act, which will be on the next Justice Commissioner's agenda.

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Six EU countries call for tough DSA action against platforms like Shein, Temu

Germany, Austria, Poland, Denmark, the Netherlands and France call for a unified approach in enforcing EU-standards in e-commerce.

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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.

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Temu's cash giveaway raises data protection fears

In exchange for the £50 payment, the site gets the right to use and publish people's photos, voices and biographical information among others.

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E-commerce platform Temu quizzed by Irish regulator

Irish authority is conducting a sweeping review of companies within the scope of the DSA.

Business

What is behind the growing trend of gift reselling in France?

Nearly one in four French people considered selling their unwanted gifts this year, according to a report by e-commerce site eBay.

Business

Judges uphold Amazon’s sweetheart Luxembourg tax deal

EU antitrust authorities had argued the e-commerce giant gained an unfair advantage when it saved €250m through its complex corporate structure

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Here’s why Chinese fashion giant Shein is eyeing a US IPO in secret

Chinese fashion company Shein, a popular online retailer with European shoppers, has discreetly filed for a US IPO in a major trans-continental move.

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EU asks Chinese online sales site for information on fake medicines

The EU’s executive has sent a request for information from the Chinese site as part of its investigatory powers under the Digital Services Act (DSA).

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E-commerce wars: What is Temu and could it replace Shein?

Shein, the e-commerce behemoth, says the company reached record profit results in the first half of 2023. But could rival Temu take their place as the top fast fashion retailer?