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September 2025

Bitkom: 26% of German Tech Startups Are Considering Leaving Germany
Germany has long been regarded as one of Europe’s most innovative hubs, with Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg attracting global talent and capital. However, a new survey by Bitkom, the country’s...
September 30, 2025
Shein Opens Its Supply Chain to Other Fashion Brands
Shein Group Ltd. has taken a bold new step in the fast fashion industry: opening its ultra-fast supply chain in China to external fashion brands as a service. The initiative,...
September 29, 2025
ByteDance Retains Control of TikTok’s E-Commerce and Advertising in U.S. Operations
TikTok, one of the fastest-growing social media platforms and a rising force in online shopping, is undergoing significant structural changes in the United States. Under ongoing regulatory scrutiny, its parent...
September 26, 2025
Shein Fined €40 Million in France for Misleading Discounts
France has issued a record fine of €40 million against Shein, the fast-fashion giant, for misleading discount practices and unfair commercial tactics. The decision marks a significant moment in the...
September 25, 2025
Scout24 Buys Fotocasa and Habitaclia for €153M
German marketplace operator Scout24 has agreed to acquire Spanish real estate portals Fotocasa and Habitaclia from EQT for an enterprise value of about €153 million. The deal will close only...
September 24, 2025
Google & PayPal’s Big Bet on Agentic Commerce: What’s New and What It Means
Google and PayPal have just formalized a multi-year strategic partnership to reshape digital commerce using artificial intelligence. At the heart of this collaboration is the development of new AI-driven shopping...
September 22, 2025
JD.com’s Takeover of Ceconomy: Competition Cleared, Security Scrutiny Continues
A significant move in European retail: China’s JD.com takeover of Ceconomy has won approval from Germany’s competition authority, the parent company of MediaMarkt and Saturn. But while antitrust concerns have...
September 22, 2025
Google’s Agent Payments Protocol (AP2): A New Standard for Trust in Agent-Driven Transactions
Google has unveiled the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), an open standard developed in collaboration with more than 60 technology and payments companies. AP2 is intended to simplify and secure transactions...
September 19, 2025
JD.com Expands into Europe: Strategic Moves and Market Impact
China’s e-commerce giant JD.com is accelerating its international expansion, with a clear focus on Europe. Known for its advanced logistics network and strong domestic presence, JD.com is now making strategic...
September 18, 2025
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