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Small British enterprises must not be "unfairly" disadvantaged should the government proceed with proposed reforms to how tax is collected across online marketplaces, the head of eBay UK has warned. It comes amid reports that Chancellor John Healey plans to…
eBay's UK boss has warned the Government must ensure small businesses are not “unfairly” hit by a planned tax crackdown on online marketplaces, amid reports of major changes coming in the Budget. Chancellor John Healey is reportedly preparing to announce…
Rokid has opened a glasses shop in Hong Kong with nobody in it to sell you anything, and the first 500 people who buy Rokid Glasses there get a gift pack the company values at HK$4,688, or roughly $600. Rokid says the…
Updated 43 minutes ago · Published on 18 Oct 2026 5:10PM TAOBAO is expanding its push into international markets with a revamped cross-border shopping experience, as the Chinese e-commerce platform seeks to attract consumers looking beyond low prices for distinctive products and original brands. Announced…
The online shopping platform Temu has agreed to pay $3 million to the state of Texas and tighten its customer data management and product quality control measures following a privacy lawsuit. Chinese e-commerce platform Temu has reached a settlement with the…
The EU is introducing a new fee for processing small packages from third countries. Find out who will be affected by the changes and whether purchases on Temu and AliExpress will become more expensive Therefore, it is currently impossible to…
Ye Tian, general manager of Taobao Tmall World, outlined the operational rationale behind the shift to curated inventory. “The core value of Taobao is anchored in a cross-border catalog of over three billion products offering quality at competitive prices, reinforced…
An immersive and relaxing way to experience Rokid Glasses for global shoppers Celebration events and prizes To celebrate the opening, the first 500 customers who purchase Rokid Glasses at the store will receive a complimentary Rokid Joy Pack entertainment bundle (valued…
Indian brands shipping small orders directly to European shoppers face a second charge per parcel from 1 November 2026. The EU is set to add a €2 handling fee to the €3 customs duty that has applied since 1 July, according to the European Commission’s…
Taobao has upgraded its cross-border shopping experience, widening direct access worldwide to curated stores and products from China selected for their quality, distinctiveness, and originality. Identifying a trend in cross-border demand for Chinese goods, from seeking “low prices” to prioritising…