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EU backs one VAT filing route for more online imports

Regulation, Policy & Risk

Europe

Ecommerce News

EU backs one VAT filing route for more online imports

The Council’s draft would lift the €150 ceiling, widen marketplace VAT collection and cover sales from designated customs warehouses.

AI & Agentic Commerce

OpenAI

Global

Ecommerce News

OpenAI lets merchants claim a business profile in ChatGPT

Verified sellers can supply prices and stock. Eligible US online businesses can also publish a branded chat for shoppers.

South Korea targets price rules at Baemin and Coupang Eats

Regulation, Policy & Risk

APAC

Ecommerce News

Other Companies

South Korea targets price rules at Baemin and Coupang Eats

The regulator announced about ₩631.9 billion in provisional fines and ordered changes to how the two delivery apps set terms for restaurants.

Marketplaces & Platforms

Shopify

Global

Ecommerce News

Shopify opens Shop listings to stores using other payment providers

Eligible Shopify stores can appear in the shopping app and send buyers to their own checkout.

ChatGPT Ads starts replacing bid caps with cost targets

Advertising & Retail Media

OpenAI

Global

Ecommerce News

ChatGPT Ads starts replacing bid caps with cost targets

Advertisers can now aim for an average cost per click or purchase. Existing campaigns and partner tools switch on different dates.

Marketplaces & Platforms

Shopify

Global

Ecommerce News

Shopify requires 10 installs per app before developers can submit another

The App Store counts installs on full-priced Shopify stores and allows only one new app in review at a time.

Canada launches an instant bank payment network with eight providers

Americas

Ecommerce News

Payments & Checkout

Canada launches an instant bank payment network with eight providers

The Real-Time Rail settles supported transfers in seconds. Broader access will depend on which providers connect and what they offer customers.

Shopify

Logistics & Fulfillment

Global

Ecommerce News

Shopify lets eligible stores turn return and cancellation requests on by market

Some Advanced and Plus merchants can now choose which markets get the request buttons. Their return rules and staff review still apply.

Marketplaces & Platforms

eBay

Europe

Ecommerce News

eBay UK adds a £5 inspection for used phones and iPads

Buyers can pay for a pre-delivery check on eligible devices priced at £50 or more. Sellers send those orders to eBay first.

Google

AI & Agentic Commerce

Global

Ecommerce News

Google brings Gemini’s ordering and booking help to the UK, India and Japan

Eligible Android users can ask Gemini to prepare orders and bookings, then finish in the app.

Google

Advertising & Retail Media

Ecommerce Insights

OpenAI

Global

Early ChatGPT Ads Lagged Direct Visits

An early study finds weaker buying and browsing, with a US benchmark for testing bids.

Europe

Ecommerce Insights

Ecommerce Markets & Economics

Where Europe’s Spending Power Sits

Incomes vary within countries, changing where retailers might test premium products or broader ranges.

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EU backs one VAT filing route for more online imports

OpenAI lets merchants claim a business profile in ChatGPT

South Korea targets price rules at Baemin and Coupang Eats

Shopify opens Shop listings to stores using other payment providers

ChatGPT Ads starts replacing bid caps with cost targets

Shopify requires 10 installs per app before developers can submit another

Canada launches an instant bank payment network with eight providers

Shopify lets eligible stores turn return and cancellation requests on by market

eBay UK adds a £5 inspection for used phones and iPads

Google brings Gemini’s ordering and booking help to the UK, India and Japan

Early ChatGPT Ads Lagged Direct Visits

Where Europe’s Spending Power Sits

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EU backs one VAT filing route for more online imports

OpenAI lets merchants claim a business profile in ChatGPT

South Korea targets price rules at Baemin and Coupang Eats

Shopify opens Shop listings to stores using other payment providers

ChatGPT Ads starts replacing bid caps with cost targets

Shopify requires 10 installs per app before developers can submit another

Canada launches an instant bank payment network with eight providers

Shopify lets eligible stores turn return and cancellation requests on by market

eBay UK adds a £5 inspection for used phones and iPads

Google brings Gemini’s ordering and booking help to the UK, India and Japan

Early ChatGPT Ads Lagged Direct Visits

Where Europe’s Spending Power Sits

Your smart, no-nonsense guide to the maze of e-commerce

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