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An increase in the illegal sale of weight loss pens online has prompted the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro to initiate investigations into the scheme due to the associated health risks.

A new ticket scalping prevention law in South Korea is reportedly causing a decline in the online ticket resale market, with notable reductions in sales figures.

Online shopping trends in Australia are significantly boosting diesel fuel sales while contributing to a decline in sales of E10 and LPG.

Dusk has reduced the price of its Thea Duvet Cover & Pillowcase Set from £45 to £18 during an online sale, with customers praising its quality.

Lolita Ayala, a well-known television host from Mexico, has launched her online store offering various t-shirt designs, with a portion of the sales going to charity.

The owners of Panevėžys' oldest bookstore have requested assistance from the city mayor to preserve the iconic establishment amidst difficulties in competing with online book sales and shopping centers.

Two young men are suspected of committing serious robberies through online sales platforms, using threats of violence against the sellers.

A new scam is exploiting the World Cup 2026 album to defraud victims online by advertising pre-sales of the product.

Veera shares her tips for earning money by selling products online, emphasizing caution for buyers to avoid common mistakes.

A 14-year-old boy named Valtteri has launched a quirky selling campaign on Vinted, successfully offering half of a cookie for sale, which has garnered significant attention and many offers.

A fake license plate bought easily online was detected 5,923 times in just 35 days circulating on the highways of Espírito Santo, Brazil.

Retail sales in Great Britain saw a significant rise of 1.8% in January, driven by sales of art, antiques, and online jewelry, marking the highest increase since May 2024.

The article discusses how to avoid EET (electronic registration of sales) in Czechia, touching upon issues related to browser extensions and technical difficulties.

A young man from Šiauliai received a suspended sentence after illegally ordering the psychotropic substance 'PHENIBUT MAX' online.

The growing popularity of the therian community in Mexico is creating new market opportunities for small vendors online.

The European Union has launched a formal investigation into Shein, a Chinese online retailer, over illegal product sales and concerns about addictive site design.

An investigation is being conducted into Shein regarding issues of substance abuse and the sale of products linked to violence against children.

The tourism market in 2026 is expected to mirror the performance of 2025, driven by the fusion of online and offline sales and stronger demand from Asia.

Greek tourism appears to be performing similarly to last year’s levels, with a key trend for 2026 being the convergence of online and offline sales channels.

The Kyiv Independent is seeking a Marketing & Growth Manager for its online store to boost sales and promote Ukrainian culture.

The publisher of 'Rzeczpospolita' is expanding its online sales platform to include daily newspapers with fast delivery through InPost.

Lottery sellers in Spain are calling for urgent regulation of online lottery sales to combat what they see as a digital monopoly by the State Lottery and Gambling Society (Selae).

The Finnish Constitutional Committee has finalized its opinion on the proposed law regarding the online sale and home delivery of alcohol, stating that the law can be legislated through normal parliamentary procedures despite dissenting opinions.

A DN reporter participating in a sales call for the online course Nextlevel is promised she can earn 100,000 SEK per month if she follows the prescribed method, a claim experts deem unrealistic.

Cofepris has alerted the public about the illegal online sale of the anticancer drug Tafinlar, stating it poses a serious health risk.

A CEO of Joyworks & Co., the domestic online sales agent of HOKA shoes, is facing backlash and a performance decline following an incident of physical assault against an employee, leading to a nationwide boycott and the company's disassociation from HOKA's parent company.

A medical student is under investigation by the Federal Police for allegedly illegally advertising and selling 'weight loss pens' online and on social media, following a search warrant executed in the Curitiba metropolitan area.

The Brussels Enterprise Court has issued a mixed but largely favorable ruling for Ryanair regarding its online booking practices, initiated by a consumer organization alleging illegal activities.

The Auschwitz Museum is discontinuing on-site ticket sales, requiring tickets to be purchased online starting in March, in response to concerns over tourist exploitation by travel agencies.

Used refrigerators were the most sold items in Santa Catarina in 2025, as reported by an analysis of online classified platforms.

Gustavo Barrera, the mayor of Villa Gesell, criticized the rise of online sales for undermining local commerce and impacting municipal revenue.

Skroutz reports significant growth in Greece's e-commerce sector for 2025, with a 21% increase in orders and a 22% rise in business turnover.

A former prison officer named Rafael has been arrested in Paraíba for creating online stores to explicitly sell drugs and providing such services to other traffickers.

The furniture e-commerce company Expedo, which rapidly grew into a significant player in online furniture sales in Central and Eastern Europe since its founding in 2012, is heading into bankruptcy with a debt of 142 million.

Exor, through its investment in American online used car sales portal Carvana, has seen a significant increase in value, turning a $50 million investment into a potential $1.39 billion gain.

Sainsbury's reports a decline in Argos sales due to weak consumer confidence, online competition, and discounting during the Christmas quarter, despite an increase in supermarket sales.

Regular bus services operated by KTEL from Thessaloniki to Athens will resume tomorrow morning, January 9, 2026, with online ticket sales already available.

Ikea is closing seven stores in China due to economic challenges and increasing competition from online sales, while planning to open over ten smaller outlets in major cities over the next two years.

The article explores the rising importance of artificial intelligence in commerce by 2026, the plans of InPost for AI implementation in their new sales platform, and the challenges posed by Chinese competition and the increasing role of social media in retail.

France has implemented new, stricter regulations for online financial services aimed at enhancing consumer protection, following a European directive.

IKEA is currently facing one of the most challenging periods in its 80-year history due to steady sales, rising lumber costs, and intense competition from online retailers such as Amazon, Temu, and Shein, resulting in a 26% drop in Inter IKEA's profits for the year ending August 31 as it lowered prices to remain competitive.

A guide to winter sales showcasing 20 stylish items found on local web shops.

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.

In 2025, the concept of 'sold out' became ingrained as people learned to buy tickets early for concerts and theater performances, reflecting a global trend toward online ticket sales that transformed entertainment in Greece.

Despite advancements in technology and the rise of companies like Amazon, physical stores in Italy still account for nearly 90% of retail sales, indicating a strong consumer preference for local shopping while e-commerce continues to grow.

The winter sales in Italy are set to begin on December 26, with a focus on consumer strategy and budget management as retailers prepare for both online and physical store sales.