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I know borders are a big thing in the US election conversation, so my fact is about borders in Europe though. So in Switzerland and Italy, and it's in the news because of glacial melt, so there's an area close to the Matterhorn, which is one of Europe's tallest mountains.

The buy gives Mastercard access to Minna鈥檚 relationships across Europe as it pilots a similar subscription service

The news: The European Commission asked TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube on Wednesday for details about their content recommendations systems as it continues to enforce the Digital Services Act (DSA).

Mo毛t Hennessy -owner LVMH buys a stake in French Bloom: The investment represents the first move by Champagne鈥檚 biggest producer into nonalcoholic beverages.

UK retail sales are performing better than expected, with consumers still spending despite high inflation鈥攂ut ecommerce will lose further share this year as shoppers continue returning to stores and cut nonessential spending.

That鈥檚 reflected in UK consumers鈥� adoption of cashierless checkout technologies such as scan-and-go, which is relatively high compared with adoption of other retail tech tools, according to Insider Intelligence and Toluna鈥檚 April 2023 Ecommerce and Media survey conducted via Toluna Start. Hybrid shopping is here to stay.

Visa is preparing to launch account-to-account (A2A) payments in Europe early this year. The initial use case is bill pay, but it will expand to other payment types in the future, McInerney said. Our take: Strong international and non-card growth helps diversify Visa鈥檚 revenue and volume streams. We forecast Visa鈥檚 US card network transaction value will total $6.837 trillion this year, up 7% YoY.

If found guilty in Europe, it could set a precedent for regulators in other markets to take more aggressive action against the Big Tech firm. What punishments could Apple face? Multibillion-euro fines in Europe. New legislation could force Apple to open up access to its NFC chip, which could give smaller rivals a boost while denting the dominance of Big Tech firms鈥� payment platforms.

Shoppers worldwide are flocking to online marketplaces and social commerce for convenience, variety, and competitive pricing. While price remains key, brand trust is becoming a major factor in certain markets. As these platforms drive discovery and sales, brands must adapt to stay competitive. Here are three ways digital shopping habits are evolving among consumers worldwide.

A failed game plan: CEO John Idol鈥檚 plans to build a luxury conglomerate capable of rivaling European heavyweights are now dead in the water, as stiff luxury headwinds coupled with strategic missteps force Capri to pare its ambitions.

A2A payments accounted for 18% of Europe鈥檚 ecommerce transaction value in 2023, per Worldpay鈥檚 2024 Global Payments report. In the US, they made up just 5% of ecommerce transactions.

Beauty is proving resilient to the cost-of-living crisis as shoppers splurge on premium products to boost their mood and skin health. But it won鈥檛 escape unscathed, with consumers already streamlining their beauty regimes and searching for bargains online.

The cost-of-living crisis is forcing UK consumers to change where they shop to save money. To attract and keep customers, retailers and brands across all sectors need to invest in loyalty programs鈥攁nd understand what shoppers want from them.

A possible $1 billion fine over its ad-free subscription model could reshape Meta鈥檚 business in Europe and push marketers toward less invasive targeting.

Just as China leads the world in ecommerce as a share of overall retail, it also leads in digital advertising as a share of total media advertising. It will hold that perch for the remainder of our forecast period, although by 2027 the US will have gained on China and the UK, and all three will have a digital share in the mid-to-high 80s.

As Chinese ecommerce players make further inroads in Latin America, local companies are finding new ways to innovate and keep pace with consumers鈥� fast-evolving shopping habits. Several have already done so, but others will need to keep up. Mercado Libre launched its 鈥淐lips鈥� functionality this past summer to compete directly with TikTok鈥檚 ecommerce ambitions in Latin America.

In contrast, average spend on ecommerce per digital buyer has grown 47.3% over the same period. To view the full forecast, click here. Click and collect is particularly appealing to millennials. UK millennials and older Gen Zers are the most likely to say they prefer shopping via click and collect.

Zalando leans in to inclusivity: Roughly two years after launching an adaptive fashion collection, the retailer rolled out pieces for children.