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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. […]

China Updates E-Commerce Rules Following EU Delegation Visit
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China Updates E-Commerce Rules Following EU Delegation Visit

European lawmakers are pressing China over unsafe products and fair market access, while Beijing introduces new rules for e-commerce. According to Reuters, this is the first such visit in eight years and comes amid a sharp rise in cheap shipments to the EU.

Katarína Šimčíková Katarína Šimčíková
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU
Amazon To Invest €5 Billion In Poland By 2028
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Amazon To Invest €5 Billion In Poland By 2028

Amazon plans to invest over €5 billion in Poland between 2026 and 2028, alongside a new fulfilment centre in Lower Silesia. The move underlines the company’s long-term push in one of Europe’s fastest-growing e-commerce markets.

Katarína Šimčíková Katarína Šimčíková
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU
From Christmas To Valentine’s: Returns Pressure Builds For Retailers
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From Christmas To Valentine’s: Returns Pressure Builds For Retailers

UK retailers entered 2026 facing a returns bill of £1.05 billion. According to ChannelX, based on research from Manhattan Associates, this was the value of unwanted gifts returned after Christmas. And while the so-called “Returnuary” period has now passed, pressure on reverse logistics is far from easing. Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day are set to […]

Katarína Šimčíková Katarína Šimčíková
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU
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