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Google fined €890 mln by EU for Digital Markets Act breaches
The European Commission has fined Google a total €890 million for breaches of the Digital Markets Act. A first fine of €460 million was imposed for the preferential treatment that the European Commission found that Google reserved for its own services in search engines. A second fine of €430 million ...
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ArticleDebenhams expects to significantly reduce its debt in the current fiscal year
Debenhams Group, the British fast fashion retailer which was previously referred to as Boohoo, said that it traded positively in June and July and that it expects to significantly reduce its debt by the end of its fiscal year in February 2027. “We are pleased with the continued positive ...
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Shein reportedly targets Hong Kong IPO in Q3
Shein is targeting an initial public offering as early as the third quarter of this year that could see it valued at over $40 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The fast-fashion retailer has cleared one hurdle for the long-awaited listing with approval from ...
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ArticleFabi partners with the Polish online retailer Vitkac
Vitkac, a Polish luxury online shop, has partnered with Fabi, an Italian footwear brand founded in 1965 in the Marche footwear cluster. ”While luxury women’s bags remain one of the most popular categories among discerning shoppers, interest in premium footwear brands such as Fabi continues to grow as consumers ...
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Instagram and Facebook's "addictive design" may breach EU rules
The European Commission has preliminarily found the US group Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act for the addictive design of the social media platforms Instagram and Facebook. The investigation, launched on May 16, 2024, focused on features like infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications and the platforms’ highly ...
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ArticleEuropean shoemakers call for stronger accountability in e-commerce
The European Footwear Confederation (CEC) , together with 87 representatives of European Union trade associations, consumer organizations and environmental non-profit organizations, is calling for stronger product compliance rules and accountability in e-commerce. In a joint letter sent to the European Commission’s Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, Stéphane Séjourné, ...
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Klarna's PriceRunner wins $1.97bn antitrust case against Google
Klarna said that a Swedish court has awarded $1.97 billion in damages and accrued interest in an antitrust case brought by its unit PriceRunner against Google. The award compensates for lost revenue caused by Google’s preferential treatment of its own comparison-shopping service over independent price-comparison services, conduct that also drives ...
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Zalando is gaining market share according to an analyst
Zalando is gaining market share as European fashion retailers shift further toward online sales, according to RBC Capital Markets’ analyst Richard Chamberlain. The German online fashion retailer has improved its offer thanks to the acquisition About You, while the Swedish retailer H&M lacks top line momentum and Primark has ...
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ArticleDebenhams subleases its US distribution center
Debenhams Group, the British fast fashion retailer which previously traded under the Boohoo name, has completed the sublease of its distribution center (DC) in the US to ID Logistics, a leading global third-party logistics operator. The 1.1 million square feet DC in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, opened in August 2023 and was ...
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ArticleGerman online retail grows in Q1 despite geopolitical and economic pressures
Germany’s online retail sector continued to grow in the first quarter of 2026 despite the war in the Middle East, rising energy costs and persistent economic uncertainty. According to a consumer survey by BEVH, the German e-commerce and distance selling association, the market extended its recovery trend, although at a ...
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Aldo’s mobile app launched in India
Apparel Group, a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate based in Dubai, launched the Aldo mobile app in India on April 22. The application is available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. “This strategic rollout marks a significant milestone in Apparel Group’s mission to redefine omnichannel retail and ...
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ArticleAsos seeks £7m in US tariff refunds as H1 losses narrow
Asos is seeking refunds for the £7m (€8.1m) in US tariffs paid during the first half of its fiscal year as it also reported narrower interim losses. The British fast fashion retailer said it had started the process using a government portal opened up after the US Supreme Court ruled ...
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Goat Group launches Sneakers.com
Goat Group, a US online auction-based sneaker reseller, launched on March 31 Sneakers.com which “is designed to find the right fit at the best price without compromising on quality, trust or experience.” Sneakers.com has an average price point of $70 and ”is competitively positioned in the everyday footwear category,” the ...
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Rocky Brands expands partnership with Guidefitter
Guidefitter, a US outdoor recreation technology platform connecting brands with outdoor professionals, expanded its partnership with Rocky Brands by adding two additional brands from the footwear company’s portfolio: The Original Muck Boot Company and Xtratuf. “Following the success we’ve seen with Rocky on the platform, expanding our partnership to include ...
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ArticleSpartoo's earnings improve on cost control
In 2025, Spartoo posted a 7.3 percent year-over-year decline in gross merchandise value (GMV) to €171.2 million as the business-to-consumer channel fell by 10.0 percent to €149.9 million. The turnover from third-party services advanced by 19.1 percent to €21.7 million, as the business gained 46 new clients during 2025 ...
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European shoemakers call for rapid introduction of 'deemed importer' designation
Alongside 15 other trade associations of the European Union, the European Footwear Confederation (CEC) has signed an industry statement calling for the rapid introduction of the EU’s “deemed importer” designation. “European traders are facing a growing influx of small consignments from third-country e-commerce platforms, including many ultra-fast fashion products that ...
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ArticleZalando enjoyed efficiency and productivity gains thanks to AI in 2025
Zalando announced that it used AI to ”drive efficiency and productivity gains across its entire business” during 2025 and expects to achieve its target of €100 million in synergies from the acquisition of About You as soon as 2028, a full year earlier than planned. According to the German bank ...
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ArticleOtto to axe nearly 460 jobs to reduce costs
Otto Group will cut nearly 460 additional full‑time jobs, largely at its Hamburg headquarters, as part of a sweeping restructuring program aimed at lowering costs and responding to weakening consumer demand and growing international competition. The German online retailer, which employs around 4,300 people in Hamburg, said it is ...
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ArticleGerman e-commerce rebounds with footwear and fashion outperforming
Germany’s online retail sector returned to steady growth in 2025, with fashion and footwear once again outpacing the overall market, a survey by BEVH, the German e-commerce and dstance selling association, and the EHI research institute showed. After several turbulent years marked by inflation and weakened consumer confidence, online retail ...
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ArticleDebenhams plans £35m equity raise to bolster balance sheet
Debenhams Group, formerly known as Boohoo, is raising £35 million (€40m) from shareholders in an attempt to cut debt and accelerate its turnaround plan. Debenhams Group, which owns the brands Boohoo, Debenhams, Oasis, Warehouse, Pretty Little Thing and Karen Millen, said it would cut costs, sell off a distribution center ...
