EU Commission fines AliExpress €550m over digital safety breaches
Investigation finds marketplace overestimated moderation capabilities and understaffed review teams
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Very.ie appoints Henry Dummer as CEO
Former Bank of Ireland chief marketing officer will oversee the online retailer's growth strategy and customer experience
Lidl leads grocery market share growth
Lidl experienced the largest market share gain of 0.5 per cent over the 12 weeks to 12 July 2026, and sales grew by 8.6 per cent according to the latest…
AliExpress slapped with record €550m EU fine over illegal and counterfeit goods
AliExpress has been fined €550m by the European Union for failing to prevent illegal and dangerous goods from being sold through its online marketplace. The European Commission…
Dutch Discounter Wibra Reports Over 26% Revenue Growth In 2025
Dutch discounter Wibra has reported gross revenue of €362 million for its 2025 financial year, 26.4% higher than the previous year.
GameStop discloses 10% eBay stake as it pushes for a deal
That’s roughly double the amount GameStop owned in May, when the company made its initial $56 billion offer to acquire the marketplace.
Brazil’s Assaí Debuts Pharmacy Chain With 25 Units Planned for 2026
Assaí opened its first Assaí Farma unit within its Anhanguera store in São Paulo, marking its entry into Brazil's pharmacy retail...
Aldi Nord And Süd Push Back On Loyalty Apps
Aldi Nord and Süd will focus on offering the best price for everyone, a move that differs from competitors that offer app-based discounts.
World Cup – VOG’s Line-Up To Score Goals
VOG – Home of apples has a varied and dynamic portfolio that caters to every target audience and supports customers and stores.
Etsy’s VP of brand marketing: “We’re not chasing culture, we’re moving with it”
Etsy aims to shine a light on sellers named Jeff in its latest campaign, showing consumers that there are non-billionaire Jeffs they can shop from. The marketplace’s VP of brand…
SPAR Slovenia Promotes Zero-Waste Shopping For Plastic-Free July
In recognition of plastic-free month in July, SPAR Slovenia has intensified its efforts to reduce single-use plastics.
Supermarket Income REIT Raises £100m To Fund Acquisition Of Grocery Assets
Supermarket Income REIT has raised £100m in equity issue to fund the acquisition of a pipeline of nine UK grocery assets worth £216m.