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AI personal shoppers hunt down bargain buys

Internet giants are diving deeper into e-commerce with digital aides that know shoppers' likes, let them virtually try clothes on, hunt for deals and even place orders. The rise of virtual personal shoppers springs from generative artificial intelligence (AI) being put to work in "agents" specializing in specific tasks and given autonomy to...

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Slikk secures 10 million dollars to expand fast fashion delivery and Try & Buy model

Slikk, an online platform that delivers clothing and accessories within 60 minutes in Bengaluru (southern India), secured 10 million dollars in a series A round. Nexus Venture Partners led this round, with participation from Lightspeed. The founders announced this via the career platform LinkedIn. Slikk is using the investment to expand its...

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EU wants to implement small levy for imported packages

The EU is one step closer to introducing a levy on small packages from outside the EU. The Financial Times reports that the EU is considering a levy of 2 euros per package. Various national customs authorities have recently sounded the alarm. The authorities are being flooded with packages arriving from outside the EU and called on the region to...

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Israeli firm MySize buys Spanish resale platform Percentil

Madrid – Spanish second-hand clothing platform Percentil has been saved from liquidation by its acquisition out of bankruptcy by Israeli technology company MySize. MySize, specializing in measurement services and AI-based solutions, aims to become a leading player in the European second-hand fashion sector, encompassing both C2C (Consumer to...

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ChatGPT to offer buying advice in future

The AI chatbot ChatGPT is trying its hand as a buying advisor, thereby attacking Google’s business. The developer, OpenAI, demonstrated the new function with a search query: “What is the best espresso machine for under 200 dollars that comes close to the taste of coffee in Italy?” ChatGPT then suggested several models with photos, prices and...

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Prada partners with Mytheresa in digital distribution pivot

Prada has joined forces with luxury e-commerce platform Mytheresa in a move that reflects a new approach to global digital distribution—one that prioritises selectivity, brand integrity, and customer experience over traditional wholesale reach. The partnership will make Prada’s women’s, men’s, and lifestyle collections available to Mytheresa’s...

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DHL suspends parcel shipments over 800 dollars to US

Parcel service DHL is temporarily suspending shipments to the US, according to the service's website. Starting this week, all parcels with a value of 800 dollars or more destined for consumers will no longer be collected and shipped. DHL stated that this is due to the new customs regulations. Previously, parcels with a value above 2,500 dollars...

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H&M, Zalando, Zara, leaders in cross-border fashion e-commerce in Europe

H&M, Zalando, Zara and Decathlon are among the most successful companies in terms of cross-border e-commerce in Europe, according to a recent report by Cross-Border Commerce Europe. FashionUnited takes a look. The specialist company revealed its latest annual ranking of the top 500 European cross-border online shops in the seventh edition of its...

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DHL eCommerce opens new parcel hub in the UK

DHL eCommerce, the e-commerce logistics specialist of DHL Group, has opened a new state-of-the-art parcel hub in the UK to support the growth of online businesses. The 269,000-square-foot facility, located south of Coventry Airport, has been designed to support the growth of domestic and international e-commerce for UK businesses and created up...

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Affirm expands into Canada via Shopify, plots UK entry

Payment network Affirm has expanded its partnership with Shopify to enter the Canadian market. Here, akin to its current deal with the e-commerce provider in the US, Affirm will become the exclusive pay-over-time provider with Shop Pay Installments for Shopify merchants in the region. This comes in the form of a renewed multi-year partnership...

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How to use AI safely - tips and tricks

How can AI support customer loyalty? And can it minimise theft in stores? What are good prompts? How safe is AI and what are its limitations? These and other questions were discussed at a dedicated day of talks around artificial intelligence (AI) hosted by the German digital centre for SMEs with a focus retail on 11th February 2025....

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EU's e-commerce crackdown: A new era for fashion industry protection

According to a recent Financial Times report, the European Union is set to dramatically reshape the e-commerce landscape with new regulations targeting major platforms like Shein, Temu, and Amazon Marketplace. The proposed reforms would make these platforms directly liable for dangerous or counterfeit products sold through their sites - a...