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Shein’s Sustainability Claims Investigated
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Shein’s Sustainability Claims Investigated

Shein’s sustainability claims are under scrutiny as Italy’s trade authority launches an investigation into Infinite Styles Services CO. Limited, the Dublin-based company managing Shein’s Italian website. The probe primarily focuses on potentially misleading environmental assertions made on the platform.

Retail Sustainability Impact: Gen Z Drives FMCG Change
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Retail Sustainability Impact: Gen Z Drives FMCG Change

Retail sustainability has become a critical concern for the FMCG sector as Gen Z emerges as a key consumer group. The entry of Gen Z into the workforce, with their strong environmental convictions, is putting pressure on retailers and FMCG companies to better grasp the implications of climate change on consumers, shoppers, and product categories. […]

Is the Dutch E-Commerce Market Still Worth Entering in 2025?
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Is the Dutch E-Commerce Market Still Worth Entering in 2025?

According to data published by Landmark Global, the Dutch e-commerce market remains one of Europe’s most mature and competitive in 2025, shaped by strong cross-border demand, mobile-first shopping, and high expectations around delivery and transparency.

Katarína Šimčíková Katarína Šimčíková
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU
EU Introduces Digital Passports for All Products in 2026
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EU Introduces Digital Passports for All Products in 2026

In 2026, the European Union will require digital passports for products sold across its territory. Often described as a nutrition label for everything you buy, buyers will scan a code and instantly see where items came from, what’s inside them, and how to handle them after use. According to RetailTouchPoints analysis, industry experts compare this […]

Katarína Šimčíková Katarína Šimčíková
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU
Vinted Surpasses $10 Billion GMV and Tests American Market
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Vinted Surpasses $10 Billion GMV and Tests American Market

Second-hand marketplace Vinted is reporting impressive growth – in 2025, it will exceed $10 billion in annual GMV (gross merchandise value) and $1 billion in revenue, according to CEO Thomas Plantenga. The company is also launching a test connection between the UK and the US, marking the beginning of its American expansion into the enormous […]

Katarína Šimčíková Katarína Šimčíková
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU
Price Wins: 78% of Nordic Consumers Now Shop Cross-Border
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Price Wins: 78% of Nordic Consumers Now Shop Cross-Border

Up to 78% of Nordic customers made a purchase abroad in the past year, which is 4 percentage points more than in 2024, according to PostNord’s E-commerce in the Nordics 2025: Autumn Report. China remains the most popular destination with a 30% share, with price being the clear main motive – cited by over half […]

Katarína Šimčíková Katarína Šimčíková
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU
Can Deposit Returns Work for Cosmetics? Kaufland Tests the Idea
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Can Deposit Returns Work for Cosmetics? Kaufland Tests the Idea

German retailer launches pilot that could change the packaging game. Kaufland customers in Munich now return empty cosmetics packaging the same way they’d return a Coke bottle – for 29 cents each at the deposit machine. The details come from Kaufland’s press release published on their corporate newsroom.

Katarína Šimčíková Katarína Šimčíková
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU
What Drives Satisfaction With Product Returns Today
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What Drives Satisfaction With Product Returns Today

For years, easy returns were the hallmark of great customer service – quick refunds, no questions, no hassle. But that’s changing. Returns are now a test of trust between shoppers and brands. International data show that while return rates are falling, customers are becoming more sensitive to the process than they were a year ago.

Veronika Slezáková Veronika Slezáková
Editor in Chief @ Ecommerce Bridge, Ecommerce Bridge
Luxury is Changing. Wealthy Customers Are No Longer Seeking Status
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Luxury is Changing. Wealthy Customers Are No Longer Seeking Status

The economy is grappling with uncertainty, and customers are increasingly considering what they’re willing to pay for. This is also changing what people consider valuable – and luxury is no exception. A recent global study, the Global Affluent Collective by Team One, suggests a pivotal moment for luxury brands. It also carries an important message […]

Veronika Slezáková Veronika Slezáková
Editor in Chief @ Ecommerce Bridge, Ecommerce Bridge