October 2025

Operation Calypso: Europe Loses ~€50 Billion Annually to Customs and VAT Fraud
Europe is reportedly losing around €50 billion each year to tax evasion and customs fraud, according to the European Union’s chief prosecutor. The scale of the problem underscores how organized...
October 7, 2025
China Redirects Apparel Exports to Europe: What It Means for the EU Fashion Market
In response to the steep U.S. tariffs, Chinese apparel exporters are shifting a significant portion of their volume toward the EU. This surge in low-priced goods — often via e-commerce...
October 6, 2025
OpenAI Launches Sora 2 and Sora App: The Next Era of AI-Generated Video
OpenAI has doubled down on its ambitions in generative AI, specifically in video. On September 30, 2025, the company unveiled Sora 2, its next-generation audio and video model, alongside a...
October 3, 2025
Zalando Enters Portugal: Expansion Strategy, Challenges, and Market Impact
The European fashion and lifestyle e-commerce giant Zalando is entering Portugal as part of its 2025 expansion strategy. Alongside Greece and Bulgaria, Portugal is one of the new markets that...
October 2, 2025
Social Commerce Playbook for the Netherlands 2025
Social commerce—selling goods directly via social platforms—is no longer just a buzzword; it’s fast becoming a core retail channel in the Netherlands. With shifts in consumer behavior, technology, and regulation,...
October 1, 2025
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