Online marketplace

Consumer confidence is rebounding in Europe, leading to a surge in online shopping this year, according to Ecommerce Europe, as reported by Reuters. This resurgence is partly attributed to increased competition from budget-friendly online marketplaces like PDD Holdings' Temu, which are appealing to cost-conscious shoppers.

The parliament's plenary session will reconvene on Oct. 15, with lawmakers preparing to address a packed legislative agenda, including consumer protection reforms and an omnibus bill with wide-ranging legal changes.

One key proposal is an amendment to the law on consumer protection.

The lawsuit alleges that Amazon used non-public data provided by retailers selling products on the online Marketplace to offer cheaper competing products for sale directly to consumers

When Jak found online marketplace Etsy, it seemed like the perfect match: a tech platform for small traders to sell handmade items that promised to be a creative outlet and bring tidy profits.

Five years later, Jak is one of thousands in open rebellion against the place they once saw as a safe haven - part of a growing trend of users rising up against tech platforms.