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EU imposes €200 million fine on Temu
The EU has imposed its first major fine on Temu under the Digital Services Act. The platform is expected to pay €200 million because it allegedly failed to sufficiently control illegal products on its marketplace. For the industry, the case shows that the DSA is becoming a real platform risk. Read more on DW
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TikTok Shop continues its European expansion
TikTok Shop is further expanding its presence in Europe: on 15 June, the shopping feature is expected to launch in Poland, the Netherlands and Austria. For sellers, the announced “Sell Across Europe” feature is particularly relevant, as it is designed to allow merchants to reach multiple EU markets through a single registration. In Spain, where TikTok Shop has been active since late 2024, one in five online sellers is already represented on the platform. See more on LinkedIn (Poland), LinkedIn (Netherlands), Die Presse (Austria) and Ecommercenews (Spain)
Otto.de grows significantly
Otto Group significantly increased its profit in the past financial year: EBIT rose from €276 million to €641 million, while revenue declined by 7.4% to €13.8 billion. The main reason for the revenue decline was the sale of About You to Zalando. Otto.de grew by 8% to €4.8 billion and accounts for around one third of the group’s total revenue. At the same time, Otto points to cost savings – including job cuts – as another driver of higher profitability. Find out more on Süddeutsche Zeitung
JD.com eyes the Very Group
JD.com is apparently pushing ahead with its European ambitions. The Chinese group is reportedly looking to acquire the UK’s Very Group for £2 billion. At the same time, the EU is now also reviewing JD.com’s planned investment in Ceconomy. This is no longer just about individual acquisitions, but about how strongly Chinese retail groups will shape European retail in the future. Read more on Retail Gazette (Very) and Yahoo Finance (EU)
Amazon invests $20 billion in the UK
Amazon invested more than £15 billion in the UK in 2025. By the end of 2027, the total investment is expected to reach £40 billion. The money went into new logistics sites, studio and office space, and a drone delivery trial. Amazon also reported more than £30 billion in revenue from its UK activities in 2025. See more on FashionNetwork
Farfetch launches livestream shopping for Private Clients
Farfetch is launching “Farfetch Live”, a new livestream format for selected Private Clients. The focus is on fine watches, fine jewellery and rare accessories, presented in curated digital sessions. Instead of classic live shopping, Farfetch is focusing on advice, expertise and luxury storytelling. Read more on FashionUnited
Zalando partners with Vestiaire Collective
Zalando is opening its platform to Vestiaire Collective and expanding its pre-owned offering in the luxury segment. The partnership shows that luxury resale is moving further into the mainstream.Find out more on FashionNetwork
Nostalgia News
eBay brings back “3, 2, 1 …!”
eBay Germany is launching a new brand campaign around its well-known claim “3, 2, 1 …!”, putting eBay Live at the centre. The live commerce format is now active in seven markets; in Germany, eBay says it has developed into a scalable channel since its launch in November 2025. eBay is combining nostalgia, community and live shopping – bringing the direct exchange between buyers and sellers back into focus. See the full story on eBay
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