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EU Commission plans to reduce internet cookie clicks

Internet users should have to make fewer clicks for cookie settings in the future, according to the European Commission. Despite massive criticism from data protection advocates, the authority intends to address further digital regulations. It plans to weaken the European AI Act, as announced in Brussels. The comprehensive package aims to...

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Clarks strikes partnerships with Shein, Walmart and TikTok Shop

Footwear retailer Clarks has announced a slew of new wholesale partnerships with digital platforms as part of wider efforts to strengthen its online footprint. The company has announced its launch on fast fashion giant Shein; US retailers Walmart and Target; off-price platform Secret Sales; and social media site TikTok Shop. Speaking on the...

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Euromonitor: Key consumer trends for 2026

As they do every year, global research experts at Euromonitor International have used the institute's analytics to identify the key consumer trends for 2026. Four trends will dominate 2026: “Comfort Zone”, “Fiercely Unfiltered”, “Rewired Wellness” and “Next Asian Wave”, which expand on current trends. Here is an overview. Comfort zone This trend...

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JoyBuy arrives in France: JD.com's risky bet on a saturated European e-commerce market

Chinese giant JD.com is relaunching its JoyBuy marketplace in France, with the ambition of competing against AliExpress, Temu and Shein. After an initial failure in 2015, the group is returning with a more structured offering. The saturated and demanding European market will not forgive any logistical inaccuracies or vague positioning. Behind...

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Amazon begins redundancy process for 1,200 employees in Spain

Madrid – American e-commerce multinational Amazon is making cuts in Spain, where it plans to reduce its workforce by 1,200 employees. These employees currently work in the company's corporate offices in the country. Amazon is set to make them redundant as part of the global adjustment process announced this week. According to information...

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India e-commerce market to cross 200 billion dollars in 2025: GlobalData

India's e-commerce market is forecast to grow by 12.5 percent in 2025, projected to reach 17.7 trillion rupees (211.6 billion dollars), driven by strong consumer appetite for online shopping and growing trust in digital payments. This rapid expansion reflects deeper digital integration, supportive government policies, and the rising adoption of...

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AI is redefining product discovery and turning the product page into fashion’s new front door

Retailers must make their product data “speak human” “[To feed AI systems effectively] retailers must make their product data speak human,” Annie Haas, Chief Delivery Officer at Stylitics, said at Alvanon’s Tech Fest 2025 panel ‘Retail Rewired: AI, Data, and the Customer Experience’ that took place last week. Stylitics is a New York based...

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Customers will soon be able to shop Walmart products via ChatGPT

US retail giant Walmart has announced a new partnership with OpenAI, through which it will soon make its products available to shop via AI-driven chatbot, ChatGPT. The move is already being hailed by Walmart executives as a next step in e-commerce, shifting from a static to dynamic experience. “For many years now, e-commerce shopping experiences...

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A visit to Tendam's new Illescas logistics centre

At the invitation of Tendam and technology company Dematic, FashionUnited toured the new logistics centre that the Spanish fashion multinational has now brought to full capacity in the Toledo town of Illescas, Spain. This is a particularly strategic location, bordering Madrid, where the company has just established the new hub for its online...

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Rag & Bone continues expansion with European e-commerce site

Rag & Bone is continuing its global expansion, this time into the digital realm. The US brand has unveiled a new e-commerce website dedicated to the European market, offering direct access to 28 countries. Products available on the site span wardrobe staples like tailoring and knitwear to accessories, covering the full range of Rag & Bone’s...

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Highsnobiety discontinues retail

The platform, owned by Berlin-based online retailer Zalando, is ceasing its commerce operations at the end of the year, Highsnobiety announced on Tuesday. The company intends to refocus on publishing, the sector that established Highsnobiety as a leading name in sneakers and streetwear, and its cultural agency business. This move coincides with...

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Zalando penalises "excessive" returns

Berlin-based online fashion retailer Zalando unveiled new measures on March 7, 2025, designed to further reduce the number of returns. Customers who return a particularly high number of items now face a temporary suspension of their ordering ability. According to the company, customers who "return a disproportionate amount" will receive a...