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Charts: E.U. Retail Trends

The European Union conducts a coordinated program of business and consumer surveys. The program covers five key sectors: manufacturing, construction, consumers, retail trade, and...

The EU’s Digital Services Act goes into effect today: here’s what that means

The European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) has officially gone into effect. Starting on August 25th, 2023, tech giants like Google, Facebook, Amazon, and...

Setapp plans to launch EU-only alternative iOS App Store

Setapp is planning to launch its own alternative...

Northern Ireland airports press for return of duty-free shopping for EU flights

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Claire’s ramps up expansion in Europe

Claire’s is expanding its presence in Europe. Claire’s Holdings is expanding its global footprint. The young women’s jewelry and accessories retailer plans to...

Amazon feels “unfairly singled out” by EU’s Digital Services Act

Amazon doesn’t believe it fits the definition of a “very large online platform” — at least not how the European Union defines it.The retail...

European Union: Enactments of DMA and DSA signal dawn of a new era for tech regulation

In summaryThe pace and intensity of competition law enforcement continues to accelerate even as additional tools to tackle digital markets are introduced.Discussion pointsNew legislation...

European Union: Article 102 TFEU and the European Commission’s 2025 Guidelines: what to expect and what to ask for

In summaryIn March 2023, the European Commission published a communication foreshadowing amendments to its Article 102 TFEU Guidance and acknowledged that its current guidance...

European Commission Adopts Retail Investment Strategy Package With the Aim to Enhance Investor Protection

On 24 May 2023, the European Commission (Commission) adopted the Retail Investment...

European Union: A New VAT And Customs Regime For E-Commerce Platforms

The EU platform economy is estimated to generate a substantial €25.7 billion in VAT revenue annually. Given that the e-commerce sector contributes the majority...

MEPs approve revamped EU product safety rules | News | European Parliament

On Thursday, MEPs endorsed the revised rules on product safety of non-food consumer products with 569 votes in favour, 13 against and no abstentions....

Europe trims Apple App Store probe after deciding in-app payments not a problem

The European Commission on Tuesday reduced the scope of its investigation into...

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