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China-to-EU e-commerce shipments decline 65% after new customs rules
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China's elderly drive growth in online shopping
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Shein, Temu and AliExpress account for almost a third of online apparel purchases
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (83+ words) FashionUnited - Shein, Temu and AliExpress account for almost a third of online apparel purchases Shein, Temu and AliExpress accounted for nearly one-third of online apparel purchases by volume in the first seven months of 2026. This demonstrates a “growing hold” on…...
'Ugly' exhibition draws thousands in Hangzhou
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Tax-free shopping would return to the UK under a Conservative Government
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (351+ words) By Chris Madden in Latest News, Retail News September 22, 2026 0 Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has set out her plan to bring back tax-free shopping to the UK if her party is elected Tax-free shopping for overseas visitors would be reintroduced in…...
Temu ranks first in four European ecommerce markets
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (581+ words) Temu has broken into the top 10 online retailers in almost every European country. In four countries, the platform owned by China’s PDD Holdings even ranks first, according to ECDB, based on its 2025 data. Worth noting that none of these countries…...
30-gram gold bangle not returned, woman alleges - www.lokmattimes.com
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (40+ words) 30-gram gold bangle not returned, woman alleges lokmattimes.com 30-gram gold bangle not returned, woman alleges A 58-year-old woman has alleged that a 30-gram gold bangle was not returned to her after she gave two bangles to a jeweller for…...
The return of VAT-free shopping will boost Britain's towns and cities
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (222+ words) Britain has so much to offer. It is no surprise that more than forty million overseas visitors choose to visit our country every year. Walk down Bond Street in London or Princes Street in Edinburgh and you will see visitors…...
France vs. Shein: Why Is Paris Fighting China’s Fast-Fashion?
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (1720+ words) On September 1, France officially began imposing environmental fees on “ultra-fast fashion.” Under the new rules, qualifying ultra-fast-fashion products will be subject to an additional charge per item. In 2026, the fee can reach as much as €12 per item, and it is…...
China retailers spruce up stores as price wars persist
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