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Amazon.de is entering the optical business and is now also selling prescription glasses. With “Amazon optics”, Amazon is attacking established players such as Mister Spex – however, many additional services such as virtual try-on are missing. E-Commerce-Magazin
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In contrast to Wayfair, the home & living specialist Westwing achieved a GMV of 497 million euros in 2024, an increase of 3% compared to the previous year. Retail News
Intersport accelerates its digital course with new IT technology, aiming to become “leading sports marketplace” by 2030. Intersport
Since January, eBay has had new VAT rules for shipping goods to Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Onlinehaendler-News
Following the merger of MyTheresa and Yoox Net-a-Porter, the new holding company to be founded will operate under the name “LuxExperience”. Brands such as Net-A-Porter, Mr Porter, Yoox and The Outnet are to remain. Exciting-Commerce
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The shopping app Temu was the world’s most downloaded retail app in 2024, as reported by Sensor Tower. The main reasons for this are low prices, a wide range of products and expansion into 90 markets. As a result, online stores are coming under increasing pressure; in Switzerland, for example, the majority already store in Chinese stores. The German government is responding with an action plan against Temu and Shein. Finanz-Nachrichten (global) 20min (Switzerland) Spiegel (action plan)
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