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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.