small parcels

France and Italy both attempted to anticipate a future European customs reform regarding small e-commerce parcels. But while Rome has suspended a national tax, Paris is facing lower revenue than...

21 May 2026

With Everlane’s takeover, Shein makes a forced omnichannel shift

While its 2025 financial landing is not public yet - it used to be released in February so far - Shein is taking over U.S. retailer Everlane. The fast fashion brand aims to improve a brand image...

21 May 2026

Small parcels : Highly contested by shoppers and retailers, tax exemption is extended until 2029 in the U.K.

Ahead of the Retail Technology Show 2026, a study revealed that 54% of British consumers want a reform of the customs exemption on small e-commerce parcels. A strong signal, while this scheme...

16 April 2026

E-commerce: what major regulatory changes to expect this year in Europe?

Mandatory accounts for e-shoppers, withdrawal buttons, email tracking pixels, European customs reform and Digital Fairness Act… At 1-to-1 Monaco, Marc Lolivier, General Delegate of Fevad, and...

17 March 2026

Bercy revises figures and brings Shein’s non-compliance down to 25%

The non-compliance of products sold on Shein is now estimated at 25%, a far cry from the 80% put forward by the French Economy Minister in November. This is a key adjustment that allows the...

5 January 2026

Small parcels tax: France, Italy, Romania and Benelux respond to low-cost marketplaces

Shein, Temu, AliExpress… Facing marketplaces flooding Europe with non-compliant goods, the French National Assembly voted for a €2 tax on parcels under €150 from January 2026. This level is half...

21 November 2025

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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

E-commerce: click-through rate down by 5.4% since Google AIO launch in France

mind Retail has gained access to exclusive Ahrefs figures on the impact of Google "AI Overviews" responses for the e-commerce sector. Launched on July 22, 2026, in France as part of AI Mode, these...

20 August 2026

After a €200 million funding round, Skello adds a major name to a client portfolio

In the wake of a large fundraising, Skello develops a portfolio of key accounts by winning over a big name in retail. Backed by an ARR of €50 million and profitability reached in 2025, the...

7 July 2026

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Electronic shelf labels: why the US regulator threatens rollout

In the USA, the Federal Trade Commission has just required full transparency on the use of pricing algorithms based on personal data, under threat of penalties. In this regulatory framework...

21 August 2026

E-commerce: click-through rate down by 5.4% since Google AIO launch in France

mind Retail has gained access to exclusive Ahrefs figures on the impact of Google "AI Overviews" responses for the e-commerce sector. Launched on July 22, 2026, in France as part of AI Mode, these...

20 August 2026