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The Iconic's Fight for Survival in a Disrupted E-Commerce Market
Facing intense competition from Amazon, Shein, and Temu, Australian online retailer The Iconic is streamlining operations, improving customer service, and launching a loyalty program to regain market share and profitability after a period of losses and restructuring.
The Iconic's Fight for Survival in a Disrupted E-Commerce Market
Facing intense competition from Amazon, Shein, and Temu, Australian online retailer The Iconic is streamlining operations, improving customer service, and launching a loyalty program to regain market share and profitability after a period of losses and restructuring.
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24% Bias Score
China's E-commerce Sector Shows Strong Growth in First Seven Months of 2025
China's e-commerce sector experienced a 9.2 percent year-on-year growth in online retail sales during the first seven months of 2025, driven by digital devices and cross-border initiatives, notably a 179.2 percent increase in Egyptian essential oil sales and 104.7 percent in Uzbek sweets.
China's E-commerce Sector Shows Strong Growth in First Seven Months of 2025
China's e-commerce sector experienced a 9.2 percent year-on-year growth in online retail sales during the first seven months of 2025, driven by digital devices and cross-border initiatives, notably a 179.2 percent increase in Egyptian essential oil sales and 104.7 percent in Uzbek sweets.
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48% Bias Score
Consultation Theft Costs German Retailers
A YouGov survey reveals that roughly one-third of German consumers receive in-store consultations before purchasing products online, a trend called 'beratungsklau' (consultation theft), causing financial losses for brick-and-mortar retailers. Almost half of respondents disapprove of this practice.
Consultation Theft Costs German Retailers
A YouGov survey reveals that roughly one-third of German consumers receive in-store consultations before purchasing products online, a trend called 'beratungsklau' (consultation theft), causing financial losses for brick-and-mortar retailers. Almost half of respondents disapprove of this practice.
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52% Bias Score
Amazon Q2 Sales Surge 11%, Exceeding Expectations Before Prime Day
Amazon reported record-breaking 11% growth in online store sales and third-party seller services in Q2 2025, exceeding industry averages and pre-dating its Prime Day sales event, fueled by new brand partnerships and expanded delivery services, despite concerns over potential tariff impacts.
Amazon Q2 Sales Surge 11%, Exceeding Expectations Before Prime Day
Amazon reported record-breaking 11% growth in online store sales and third-party seller services in Q2 2025, exceeding industry averages and pre-dating its Prime Day sales event, fueled by new brand partnerships and expanded delivery services, despite concerns over potential tariff impacts.
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44% Bias Score
Amazon Extends Prime Day 2024 to Four Days
Amazon's Prime Day 2024 sale will run for four days, from July 8th to 11th, featuring new daily deals and themed promotions to compete with other retailers' extended summer sales.
Amazon Extends Prime Day 2024 to Four Days
Amazon's Prime Day 2024 sale will run for four days, from July 8th to 11th, featuring new daily deals and themed promotions to compete with other retailers' extended summer sales.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Textile Trade Stagnates Despite Slight Sales Increase
The Spanish textile trade reported €11.04 billion in sales in 2024, a slight increase from 2023 but far below pre-pandemic levels; this reflects reduced consumer spending and the rise of online retail, leading to nearly 18,200 store closures since 2019.
Spanish Textile Trade Stagnates Despite Slight Sales Increase
The Spanish textile trade reported €11.04 billion in sales in 2024, a slight increase from 2023 but far below pre-pandemic levels; this reflects reduced consumer spending and the rise of online retail, leading to nearly 18,200 store closures since 2019.
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48% Bias Score
Zenni Optical: Affordable Prescription Glasses with Stylish Options
California-based Zenni Optical offers over 4,000 affordable glasses and sunglasses designs, along with a virtual try-on feature, and is praised for its quick turnaround time and customer service.
Zenni Optical: Affordable Prescription Glasses with Stylish Options
California-based Zenni Optical offers over 4,000 affordable glasses and sunglasses designs, along with a virtual try-on feature, and is praised for its quick turnaround time and customer service.
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40% Bias Score
Counterfeit Products Force Welsh Haircare Brand to Leave TikTok Shop
Welsh haircare brand Hair Syrup, generating millions annually via TikTok Shop, removed its products due to numerous counterfeit listings, highlighting platform flaws and a potential consumer shift toward more established e-retailers.
Counterfeit Products Force Welsh Haircare Brand to Leave TikTok Shop
Welsh haircare brand Hair Syrup, generating millions annually via TikTok Shop, removed its products due to numerous counterfeit listings, highlighting platform flaws and a potential consumer shift toward more established e-retailers.
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36% Bias Score
Amazon Expands Auto Marketplace to Used Cars, Disrupting Industry
Amazon is expanding its Amazon Autos service to include used and certified pre-owned vehicles, starting in Los Angeles and expanding nationwide and internationally in the coming months; this will increase competition and transparency, but also shift responsibilities to consumers.
Amazon Expands Auto Marketplace to Used Cars, Disrupting Industry
Amazon is expanding its Amazon Autos service to include used and certified pre-owned vehicles, starting in Los Angeles and expanding nationwide and internationally in the coming months; this will increase competition and transparency, but also shift responsibilities to consumers.
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32% Bias Score
Shopping Addiction: A Growing Problem Fueled by Social Media
Shopping addiction, or oniomania, is affecting an estimated 10% of adults, fueled by social media and online retail, with sufferers calling for more NHS support and a formal diagnosis.
Shopping Addiction: A Growing Problem Fueled by Social Media
Shopping addiction, or oniomania, is affecting an estimated 10% of adults, fueled by social media and online retail, with sufferers calling for more NHS support and a formal diagnosis.
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28% Bias Score
Asos Bans Customers for Excessive Returns
Asos has banned some customers for making too many returns, citing a fair use policy and rising return costs; the move has angered many customers, highlighting the challenges retailers face managing high return rates.
Asos Bans Customers for Excessive Returns
Asos has banned some customers for making too many returns, citing a fair use policy and rising return costs; the move has angered many customers, highlighting the challenges retailers face managing high return rates.
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60% Bias Score
Chinese E-commerce Platforms Expand Aggressively into European Market
Chinese online retailers, including AliExpress and Temu, are expanding rapidly into Europe's growing e-commerce market, leveraging efficient logistics and competitive pricing, but face potential regulatory hurdles like a new EU handling fee on low-value packages.
Chinese E-commerce Platforms Expand Aggressively into European Market
Chinese online retailers, including AliExpress and Temu, are expanding rapidly into Europe's growing e-commerce market, leveraging efficient logistics and competitive pricing, but face potential regulatory hurdles like a new EU handling fee on low-value packages.
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36% Bias Score
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