e-commerce

EU.XL

Can the EU stop SHEIN and Temu from dominating the e-market?

The EU is swamped with cheap parcels imported from Chinese e-commerce giants. Products from SHEIN, Temu and the like have been benefitting from a tax loophole that will soon be axed by the EU.

29 June 2026

Business

GameStop launches $56 billion takeover bid for e-commerce giant eBay

The gaming retailer GameStop has launched a surprise $56 billion (€47.8bn) bid to acquire the online marketplace eBay, marking a potential aggressive expansion into global e-commerce.

4 May 2026

Europe Today

Watch the video: European Commission vs Shein — let's unbox the probe

Everyone loves a good bargain. But what if your €3 t-shirt comes with extra baggage? It all started last year with a massive scandal in France. Authorities found illegal products, including a childlike sex doll, being sold on Shein. Now, the EU is stepping in.

18 February 2026

The Big Question

‘Consumers have become much more discerning,’ says PepsiCo CEO

“Consistency really can help build strong brands,” PepsiCo’s CEO of International Beverages tells The Big Question.

11 February 2026

Tech News

OpenAI rolls out shopping tool on ChatGPT in time for Black Friday

The company said the new feature will be available to all logged-in users with nearly unlimited usage through the holidays.

25 November 2025

Economy

France considers €2 fast-fashion import tax as EU drags its feet

The French parliament will debate a €2 fast-fashion import tax this week that will enter into force next year, as similar EU levy faces possible delays until 2028. The parliament could impose an additional €5 environmental levy on budget retailers down the line.

10 November 2025

Europe News

EU Tech Commissioner meets French ministers over Shein 'sex doll'

French ministers urge the European Commission to sanction e-commerce giant Shein for allowing illegal items to be sold on its website including a 'childlike sex doll' that sparked a national scandal.

6 November 2025

Partner content

Powering Europe's sellers: How is AliExpress accelerating growth for European brands?

Partner content presented by AliExpress

E-commerce platforms have become integral to Europe’s economic fabric, with nearly 80% of Europeans now shopping online.

4 November 2025

Business

France may block Shein for childlike sex dolls as it opens Paris store

French authorities warned they may block access to Shein after it emerged that the online fast-fashion giant had been selling sex dolls with a childlike appearance.

3 November 2025

Money

New PayPal, OpenAI deal means customers can buy directly on ChatGPT

Customers will soon be able to purchase goods directly through OpenAI’s ChatGPT by using PayPal.

28 October 2025

Markets

Etsy shares soar 16% after OpenAI partnership on ChatGPT payment

OpenAI is allowing ChatGPT users in the US to buy from Etsy sellers through its platform. One million Shopify merchants, including Glossier and SKIMS, will also be available through the chatbot in the near future.

30 September 2025

Business

Amazon pays settlement over allegations it duped customers into Prime

Amazon said it was confident it would the win case but that it chose to resolve it quickly instead of going through potentially years of trial and appeals.

26 September 2025

Business

Cheap deals and gaming: How China's Temu conquered Europe

Low prices and an aggressive marketing strategy, including a gamified shopping experience, made Temu one of Europe’s most downloaded apps in 2024.

10 September 2025

Economy

Left-wing MEPs push to challenge Mercosur deal in EU court

A group of left-wing MEPs is preparing to defend a draft resolution supporting a referral to the European Court of Justice, aiming to block the ratification process of the Mercosur agreement.

3 September 2025

Money

Why China is expanding into digital currencies

China launched its own digital yuan, the e-CNY issued by its central bank, on a trial basis in 2019.

21 August 2025

The Big Question

The Big Question: Is Amazon good for Europe’s economy?

Amazon VP Mariangela Marseglia discusses ‘The Everything Store’ and the major trends hitting the retail industry right now.

23 June 2025