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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.

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.

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Business

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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Tech News

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

Markets

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.

Health news

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).

Culture news

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?

Living

'Love Island' is back with a boost for pre-loved fashion

After the hit UK show partnered with eBay in 2022, searches for ‘pre-loved clothing’ soared by 1,600 per cent on the platform.

Belgium

Amazon agrees to change business practices after striking deal with EU

The European Commission has struck a deal with Amazon that will see the US online retail giant make major changes to its business practices, in order to avoid hefty fines. The settlement follows EU antitrust investigations that found Amazon was giving itself unfair advantages over rival merchants.

Living

Does Love Island’s eBay partnership signal the end for fast fashion?

eBay listings surged 1026% while UK TV show Love Island was on air.

Mobility

Hello, delivery robot: How drones could transform shipping

Drones have the potential to reshape last-mile delivery, reducing the environmental impact of shipping and reaching more remote areas.

Start Me Up

Gulf Coast countries offer enticing e-commerce opportunities

With high average household incomes and young tech-savvy populations, GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries are primed for e-commerce and demand is growing

Tech News

Here's how IKEA plans to pivot to online shopping

The Swedish furniture maker says it's responding to customer demand for more home delivery.

Tech News

These are Europe’s next 100 unicorns, according to VivaTech

Most of the European start-ups aiming to be valued at more than $1 billion are in the UK, France and Germany, according to the list.

Tech News

Amazon Marketplace is squeezing sellers for profit, says report

A new report accuses the online retail giant of operating an "unregulated, monopoly tollbooth" as the fees it takes from independent sellers have risen.

Tech News

Euroviews. The digital payment technologies changing the way consumers pay

The growth trends in innovative payment technologies such as buy now, pay later, MarPay and contactless is set to continue in 2022.

Tech News

Chatbots' online takeover still some way off, according to new study

The German university’s study found that users’ negative reactions to unknowingly interacting with chatbots rose according to how critical they deemed the service query.