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🇨🇦 Global News
Life & Tech

The Curator: Brands you didn’t know you could shop on Amazon

Amazon has evolved from a marketplace for everyday essentials to a platform offering luxury and high-quality brands, surprising many shoppers.

Mar 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Competing with Blocket: 'Competition is Needed'

Tradera has launched free car advertising to compete with the dominant market player, Blocket, which has seen a decline in user engagement since its recent platform update.

Mar 21 • 17:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tesco shoppers can get triple Clubcard points until April 7

Tesco is offering triple Clubcard points for online and in-store purchases until April 7, benefitting customers shopping on Tesco Marketplace.

Mar 20 • 10:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

New victory for Shein in France: The Paris Court of Appeal rejected the attempt to suspend the marketplace

The Paris Court of Appeal has rejected the French government's attempt to suspend the operation of Shein's marketplace amid ongoing controversies regarding the sale of inappropriate products.

Mar 19 • 12:47 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The Paris Court of Appeal Decides Not to Suspend the Shein Marketplace, New Defeat for the Government

The Paris Court of Appeal has ruled against the government's request to suspend the Shein marketplace, marking another defeat for the French administration.

Mar 19 • 09:18 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Increased controls, tax on small packages, investigation by the European Commission... Shein faces challenges to relaunch in France

Shein struggles to regain its footing in France amidst increased regulatory scrutiny and ongoing legal challenges concerning its marketplace.

Mar 18 • 19:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Suspected Terror Attack: Deaths in Explosions in Nigeria

At least 23 people have been killed and over 100 injured in multiple explosions in Maiduguri, Nigeria, believed to be suicide attacks targeting a marketplace and other critical locations.

Mar 17 • 14:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

Is it still available? Facebook Marketplace introduces AI-generated responses

Facebook Marketplace has started incorporating AI-generated responses to enhance user experience.

Mar 16 • 08:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mercado Novo Reinvents Itself and Becomes a Hub for Bars, Food, and Shopping in BH

Mercado Novo in Belo Horizonte has transformed from a struggling marketplace into a vibrant hub for bars and food since 2018.

Mar 14 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Sold two phones on Marketplace, went to deliver them and was shot: filmed everything

A young man was shot in the leg during a robbery while delivering phones he sold online, and recorded the entire incident with his helmet camera.

Mar 13 • 13:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

OTOMOTO revolutionizes the posting of ads

The Polish car sales market has transformed significantly over the last two decades, largely due to the impact of the online platform OTOMOTO.

Mar 12 • 13:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I put my breast milk on sale but burst into tears when surprising buyer emerged'

A journalist selling her breast milk online for research purposes was emotional when she met the unexpected buyer.

Mar 10 • 10:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Jiřikovský has been charged with operating a darknet marketplace, facing up to 18 years in prison

Tomáš Jiřikovský has been charged with operating the darknet marketplace Nucleus Market and faces up to 18 years in prison for his crimes.

Mar 9 • 13:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
Crime & Justice

The police expanded the charges against Jiřikovský for operating a darknet marketplace

Czech police have widened the charges against Jiřikovský related to his operation of an illegal darknet marketplace.

Mar 9 • 12:50 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

AliExpress focuses on local sellers, including in Europe and Italy with Local+

AliExpress is launching Local+, a new program in Italy aimed at encouraging local businesses to sell directly on its marketplace.

Mar 5 • 21:51 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Payday and farewell to savings: what do the data reveal about our wallets?

The article examines consumer spending patterns in Latvia, particularly focusing on spending behavior during payday and the increase in marketplace activity.

Mar 1 • 22:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Zalando Begins Selling Used Children's Clothing

Online clothing retailer Zalando is expanding its marketplace to include used children's clothing, in response to growing demand.

Feb 25 • 12:19 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Robberies during FB Marketplace, Kijiji sales in Edmonton prompt police warning

In Edmonton, a series of robberies during Facebook Marketplace and Kijiji sales has led police to issue safety warnings to sellers.

Feb 24 • 19:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kukka thought she was buying vintage clothing – here’s how the scam was exposed

A woman named Kukka realized she was scammed when purchasing what she thought was vintage clothing from an online marketplace.

Feb 23 • 06:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Three million euros invested in a marketplace that is now empty: Now they are giving another 80 thousand for reconstruction

The newly opened marketplace in Zagreb's Vrapče is nearly empty just a year after its inauguration, prompting further spending on reconstruction.

Feb 19 • 15:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

eBay to buy Depop from Etsy

eBay has announced its acquisition of the second-hand fashion marketplace Depop from Etsy for $1.2 billion, highlighting the growing popularity of sustainable fashion.

Feb 19 • 03:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Merchants hit hard by the cold: left without income

A popular marketplace in Lithuania announces it will remain closed until spring due to severe cold weather affecting small traders and their income.

Feb 18 • 09:27 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

EU Investigates Shein for Sale of Child-Like Sex Dolls

The EU has launched an investigation into the online platform Shein for allegedly selling child-like sex dolls, as part of a broader examination of its compliance with regulations regarding illegal products.

Feb 17 • 11:06 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

EU: Investigation Against Shein for Sex Dolls with Childlike Features

The European Commission has initiated an official investigation into Shein for serious violations of EU regulations stemming from the discovery of products resembling minors, raising significant safety and regulatory concerns.

Feb 17 • 10:57 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Joakim, 27, dies in motorcycle accident - the vehicle appeared on Facebook

Joakim Fagerström, 27, died in a motorcycle accident, and eight months later, his damaged motorcycle was listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace.

Feb 13 • 20:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Mass Blockades on Vinted. Why Are Users Losing Access to Their Accounts?

Users of Vinted, a popular selling platform, are experiencing mass account blockades due to the platform's policies, raising concerns among the community.

Feb 13 • 14:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Argos launching new way to shop to rival Amazon, eBay and Etsy

Argos is set to introduce a new online marketplace within the next year as part of its transformation strategy to compete with major retailers like Amazon, eBay, and Etsy.

Feb 12 • 12:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I bought a car on Facebook Marketplace - I paid £13k for nothing'

A man paid £13,500 for a cloned car he thought was genuine on Facebook Marketplace and is now facing financial loss.

Feb 12 • 11:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuania's e-commerce ecosystem strengthens: technology leaders unite for the benefit of local business

Lithuanian small and medium enterprises are increasingly joining large e-commerce platforms to enhance their visibility and compete effectively in the market.

Feb 12 • 08:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

A Short Period of Abundance in Exchange for Fasting: Masopust Brings Laughter, Delicacies, and Masks to the Marketplace and Streets

Masopust is a traditional Czech celebration that marks a joyful period of abundance before the Lenten fasting period begins.

Feb 12 • 07:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Digital commerce and technology event held in Guayaquil

The VTEX Grand Prix 2026, a major digital commerce and technology event, took place in Guayaquil, Ecuador, featuring participation from Grupo Consenso and its innovative Armonía Marketplace.

Feb 11 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Argos set to make huge change for shoppers within next 12 months

Argos plans to launch a new marketplace within the next year to expand its product offerings for customers.

Feb 11 • 11:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Hotmart records increase in demand for tax reform course

In 2025, over 50,000 people purchased a digital product related to tax reform on the Hotmart platform, marking a 364% increase from 2024.

Feb 11 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Are you buying a product from an online store? A familiar logo in the corner does not necessarily mean it's the seller – You should be careful about this

The article discusses how familiar logos on online marketplaces may mislead consumers, as they are not always the actual sellers of the products.

Feb 7 • 13:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Entrepreneurs from Latin America will be able to register their brands in a digital tool

Mercado Libre has launched IP Booster, a digital initiative aimed at simplifying brand registration for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Latin America to enhance digital commerce.

Feb 6 • 21:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

German regulator fines Amazon for dictating pricing policy

The German regulator has fined Amazon €59 million for unlawfully dictating pricing policies to retailers on its platform.

Feb 5 • 15:38 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

59 Million Euro Fine: Anti-Monopoly Office Prohibits Amazon's Marketplace Pricing

Germany's Federal Cartel Office has banned Amazon from using its pricing control mechanisms on its marketplace, with the online retailer planning to challenge the decision legally.

Feb 5 • 12:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

On this day, the Serbian army committed a horrific massacre in Sarajevo

On February 5, 1994, a mortar shell fired by the Army of Republika Srpska hit the Markale marketplace in Sarajevo, killing 68 people and injuring many others, marking a tragic event during the siege of the city from 1992 to 1995.

Feb 5 • 12:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marketplace that went viral with pasta for R$ 0.01 also had 'disputes' for chicken and coffee

A supermarket in Assú sparked chaos as customers clamored for instant noodles sold at R$ 0.01, alongside competitive promotions for chicken and coffee on the same day.

Feb 4 • 18:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

War in Polish e-commerce. Erli files a lawsuit against Allegro

Erli, Poland's second-largest marketplace platform, has filed a lawsuit against Allegro, claiming it pressures merchants to adopt high price policies, negatively impacting consumers and the e-commerce industry.

Feb 2 • 12:46 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
National & Local

Trump health care plan doesn't help people facing skyrocketing ACA premiums

President Trump announced a new health care outline that fails to address the rising premiums faced by individuals purchasing insurance through the ACA marketplace.

Jan 15 • 20:48 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Synthetic Ice Rink in Aschheim: Ice Skating Without Ice

The municipality of Aschheim has launched its own synthetic ice rink in the marketplace, utilizing new technology that simulates real ice while saving energy and water.

Jan 14 • 12:38 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Nationwide Protests: 'We will witness a free Iran'

Protests in Iran have reached a new peak, particularly concerning as they originated in the marketplace, a critical area for the regime, according to Abbas Milani, a prominent Iranian scholar.

Jan 9 • 18:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Theft: Small ad brings bicycle thief to ruin

A 35-year-old woman's search for a replacement bicycle led to the arrest of a 31-year-old thief when she found her stolen e-bike on an online sales platform and brought the police to the meeting.

Jan 2 • 15:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

February 5, 1994 - massacre at the Sarajevo marketplace

On February 5, 1994, a massacre at a Sarajevo marketplace resulted in the deaths of 68 people, including children, and left 144 others injured, many with severe amputations, when the Serbian army shelled the market with heavy mortars.

Feb 5 • 06:30 UTC

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