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Less than a month before the tax on small online parcels comes into force in the 27 EU countries, Brussels imposes a record fine to the low-cost marketplace Temu (PDD Holdings). This represents...

29 May 2026

Shein : 35% of the European population were active users in 2025, but the tide is turning

According to the DSA transparency report, consulted by mind Retail, Shein continues a cheeky trajectory. On December 31, 2025, the ultra-fast-fashion giant claims 155.7 million monthly active...

2 April 2026

TikTok, Meta, Snapchat: how regulatory constraints are reshuffling cards for customer engagement

In Europe, the European Commission is holding TikTok accountable by demanding the redesign of an interface deemed addictive, under pressure from a strengthened regulatory framework spearheaded by...

19 February 2026

Shein accelerates growth in Europe in H1, despite a major financial penalty in France

According to DSA data consulted by mind Retail, Shein revved up engines in key EU markets in the first half of 2025, with monthly active users up 14%. This is a notable rebound after 6 sluggish...

5 September 2025

Shein audience: a deceptive stability in a two-speed Europe

According to the latest audience report, Shein has managed to stabilise the active user base in Europe over the last 6 months. Driven by the marketplace, 4 countries account for 65% of monthly...

22 May 2025

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Hugues Chanoine (Hygie31 Digital): “The next step is to eliminate filters to move to 100% conversational search”

The Hygie31 retail group, known for the Lafayette Pharmacies, is continuing to transform its websites, driven by Cocooncenter. Thanks to an AI strategy and a fully redesigned IT architecture, it...

10 September 2026

ChatGPT: Bureau Vallée’s recipe to capture back-to-school spending

By launching a conversational chatbot with Algolia and a new module converting school lists into e-commerce carts this summer, Bureau Vallée aims to ease the chore of back-to-school supply list...

10 September 2026

Fnac Darty to launch Wero on its e-commerce sites

According to our information, Fnac Darty is about to deploy European payment solution Wero, based on account-to-account instant transfers, on its e-commerce sites. Already active in Germany at...

4 September 2026

Why Shein emits twice as much CO2 as Inditex for equivalent revenue

On the occasion of an IPO, Shein revealed a carbon footprint of 25.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2025, up by 20% compared to a reference year. For an equivalent sales level, the fast...

3 September 2026

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Before an IPO, Shein forced to reveal margin erosion in 2025 and impact of US tariff shock

Made public ahead of a Hong Kong listing planned for September, Shein’s financial documents, seen by mind Retail, confirm the shift experienced by the fast-fashion retailer. Despite a 8% sales...

21 August 2026