Business More retailers charging return fees: Here’s how to pay less Take a look at this guide if you want to save on your returns or exchanges this Christmas. 19/12/2023
Business More Europeans turn to second-hand gifts this Christmas A new report shows that Europeans want to spend less and buy second-hand this Christmas. 16/12/2023
Economy Retail sales boosted in October as European shoppers spend more Eurostat reported a 0.1% increase in retail sales in the Eurozone for October, following three months of decline. 06/12/2023
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. 28/11/2023
Business Economy roundup: Tourism steadily climbs but business trips struggle New economic data from the EU’s statistical office shows that retail trade and service production numbers were down in September, and while tourism recovered strongly in 2022, some post-COVID struggles remain. 08/11/2023
Business Amazon sued by US government in landmark monopoly case Lawyers will debate whether the online retail giant exploited its market dominance. 27/09/2023
Green News Swedish retailer blocks 42,000 customers for ‘exploiting’ free returns Online fashion retailer Boozt AB says excessive returns are bad for business and the environment. 26/05/2023
Living How is climate change affecting what we wear? Unpredictable weather is forcing fashion retailers to change tack. 21/05/2023
Culture news Post-invasion fashion: Moscow's old Zara store opens its doors as Maag A Lebanese clothing brand called Maag has taken over a flagship store site in Moscow that had been vacated by Spanish brand Zara when it ceased operations in Russia. Zara, and other brands owned by the same company, sold their shop sites to a Russian business after withdrawing from the country. 28/04/2023
Europe News Chemical risk biggest consumer danger from non-food products The European Commission released its annual study on the Safety Gate system that enables information on measures taken against dangerous non-food products to be circulated rapidly. 13/03/2023
Living Zalando returns: Climate impact of 'sustainable' policy revealed Zalando’s 2021 CO2 equivalent emissions were more than twice as much as all of Iceland. 09/03/2023
Austria Austrians skimp on Christmas gifts as economic woes bite Faced by rising bills and prices, Austria's Christmas shoppers are tightening their bets, according to retailers who warn of jop cuts next year. 23/12/2022
Money EU pushes for banks to offer instant payments at no extra cost Brussels says the move will make the European economy more efficient and bring savings for businesses and customers alike. 26/10/2022
Travel News Japan has reopened, but tourists find it's not ready to welcome them Japan has reinstated visa-free travel to dozens of countries, ending some of world's strictest COVID border controls. 10/10/2022
No Comment Massive fire at Ozon retailer warehouse in Russia Eleven people have been injured in a massive fire at the OZON marketplace warehouse in the village of Petrovskoye, 60 km northwest of Moscow. 03/08/2022
Green News Euroviews. How can businesses cut carbon emissions and costs at the same time? Finding the balance between costs and sustainability in a supply chain can be a challenge. This CEO explains how it works. 03/07/2022
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 17/06/2022
Partner content What does the future of shopping with AI look like? Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai The retail experience is evolving with artificial intelligence (AI) changing how items can be bought and sold. 13/06/2022
Living Swap, buy or sell your clothes quickly with these six apps There are a lot of different resale apps out there but which one is the best for you? 03/05/2022
Culture news Europe's largest open-air bookstore is about to begin a new chapter 18 new 'bouquinistes' will be allocated an iconic space on the River Seine after the mayor's office put out a call for applications. 22/02/2022