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'Americans Click, Not Queue': Black Friday Online Sales Hit $8.6 Billion

Americans spent $8.6bn online on Black Friday as cautious shoppers turned to digital deals amid inflation, higher prices and shifting retail habits, Adobe says.

International Business Times UK

UK retailers urge faster end to tax break on low-value imported goods

Primark, Currys and Boohoo criticise government for waiting until 2029 to phase out exemption on customs duty

The Guardian - UK

Do these 5 things if you want to avoid Black Friday scams

Learn how to spot fake shops, protect your personal information, and stay safe while shopping this Black Friday. Follow these simple tips to avoid scams and shop with confidence.

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France sues AliExpress and Joom over illegal child-like sex dolls

France will take online marketplaces AliExpress and Joom to court for selling child-like sex dolls, Commerce Minister Serge Papin announced on Wednesday. The move comes as Shein faces separate legal action for offering similar products.

Radio France Internationale

Paris court delays Shein suspension case as EU seeks tougher controls

A court hearing on a bid by the French government to suspend Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein’s website in the country has been postponed after the State asked for more time. The session was due to take place in Paris on Wednesday but has been rescheduled for 5 December.

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Alibaba's Cloud, E-Commerce Engines Hit Full Throttle In Q2

Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) shares climbed on Tuesday following its fiscal second-quarter results, as the e-commerce giant co-founded by Jack Ma reported revenue and earnings that exceeded analyst expectations.

Benzinga

Why Keysight Shares Are Trading Higher By Around 15%; Here Are 20 Stocks Moving Premarket

Shares of Keysight Technologies Inc (NYSE:KEYS) rose sharply in pre-market trading after the company released its fourth-quarter earnings report after Monday’s closing bell, beating analyst estimates on the top and bottom lines.

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Lawmakers press Shein over sale of "childlike sex dolls"

The rare bipartisan scrutiny piles onto years of criticism for the Chinese-founded online retailer.

Axios

Dronemaker DJI buys into 3D printer manufacturer Elegoo — move seen as way to diversify away from drones amid worries of U.S. ban

DJI reportedly invests in 3D printer maker Elegoo.

Tom’s Hardware

Yum China Eyes 25,000 Stores, $1 Billion In Returns By 2028

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC) on Sunday outlined strategic plans to accelerate network expansion, boost sales growth, and improve profitability at its 2025 Investor Day.

Benzinga

Xiaomi’s impressive smart air purifier has arrived in Europe – and the price is hard to beat

We first caught a glimpse of it back in August

JD.com Heads Into Q3 Earnings With Strong Singles' Day Surge

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com Inc. (NASDAQ:JD) looks well-positioned going into its third-quarter results on Thursday, as it comes off a better-than-expected Singles’ Day shopping performance.

Benzinga

China's Singles' Day online shopping bonanza's sales slow as shoppers opt for more affordable deals

Sales during China’s online shopping festival, Singles’ Day, slowed this year as bargain hunters opted for more affordable deals

The Independent UK

Apple pulls two gay dating apps in China under government order

Apple says it has pulled two popular gay dating apps in China following an order from Chinese authorities in the latest evidence of their tightening grip on the LGBTQ+ community

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The Guardian - UK

China removes two popular gay dating apps from Apple and Android stores

Withdrawal of Blued and Finka raises fears of further crackdowns on LGBT rights amid growing restrictions

The Independent UK

China's 'Singles' Day' shopping festival a gauge of Beijing's effort to get consumers to spend more

China's largest online sales festival, dubbed Singles' Day, is getting longer as retailers try to entice frugal shoppers to spend more

Radio France Internationale

France urges EU to crack down on online seller Shein over illicit products

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Thursday called on European Union business enforcers to get tough with the online platform Shein for defying trading rules, less than a day after the retailer opened its first physical store in the world in Paris.

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France suspends Shein website as riot police guard Paris store opening

Shein has opened its first-ever physical store worldwide in Paris under the watch of riot police, as the French government announced it was suspending the Asian e-commerce giant’s online platform following public outrage over the sale of childlike sex dolls

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The Independent UK

French government blocks access to Shein’s website over sex dolls scandal

Sex dolls with childlike features were reportedly found on the website

International Business Times UK

Starbucks Bets on New Chinese Partner to Save Its Fading Empire in the World's Second-Largest Market

Starbucks partners with Boyu Capital to regain momentum in China, selling a majority stake while aiming to expand its footprint amid growing competition.

Xiaomi unveils advanced smart lock with 12 unlocking methods – including facial and fingerprint scanners

It also has a 5-inch internal display so you can see who’s at your door

Android Central

OnePlus' latest tech promises to enhance the Android gaming experience

OnePlus unveiled revolutionary gaming technology, set to enhance its flagship OnePlus 15, promising 120fps stability through cutting-edge chip-level optimizations.

Radio France Internationale

Shein bans sex dolls, offers to share buyers’ details in French probe

Asian e-commerce giant Shein Tuesday pledged to "cooperate fully" with French judicial authorities after an uproar over it selling childlike sex dolls, and said it was prepared to disclose the names of people who bought them, if asked.

Benzinga

Delivery And Value Meals Drive Pizza Hut, KFC Revenue In China

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC) reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 76 cents, beating the analyst consensus estimate of 74 cents.

The Independent UK

Chinese fashion giant Shein bans all sex dolls after French investigation into ‘child-like’ appearance

Scandal erupts just as Shein opens its first bricks-and-mortar store in Paris

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