From consumer protection to taxes: EU legislation changes for online retailers in 2020

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This is a partner article from the Händlerbund e-commerce association and was written by legal editor Melvin Dreyer. Discover everything you need to know about the main legislation changes for European e-commerce in 2020.

2020 will be another eventful year for online retailers: the EU has already planned and approved numerous changes to its legislation.

The majority of the laws which affect online retailers are now based on the European Union’s legal guidelines. Intensive work is under way to create a standardised [...]

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Infographic: the use of social media in the European B2B sector

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Over the years, social media has become a key channel of communication and is playing an increasingly important role in businesses’ content marketing strategies. However, its use in B2B is not yet as widespread as in the B2C sector. However, social media channels are a genuine boost for advertising. They offer numerous advantages: they help you develop your brand’s online image, build your reputation and therefore generate contacts, attract prospects to products and/or services, and lastly, create customer loyalty.

In B2B, [...]

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3 e-commerce trends to follow in 2020

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Last year, Europe represented 30% of e-commerce revenue worldwide with the United Kingdom, France and Spain in the lead.

Although the e-commerce sector was marked by the rise of personalisation of delivery, social selling and more secure payment procedures in 2019, there are other subjects that need to be addressed in 2020. While e-commerce has totally transcended physical channels and retailers continue to invest in [...]

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5 major retail trends for 2020

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As in years past, David Mingeon, Deputy CEO of Havas Paris, presented the results of the Shopper Observer study during the opening plenary session of Paris Retail Week. For those in attendance, this was the perfect chance to learn more about the benefits and advantages of physical stores, which are no longer just for showcasing products but are genuine ambassadors of their brands. As “Places of Truth,” stores must be environmentally friendly and efficient, while paving the way for a retail [...]

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Almost two years of Trump – An assessment of international cross-border trade with the USA

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On the 6th of November it’s that time again: US citizens are heading to the voting boothThe mid-term elections are just around the corner, and while Americans won’t be voting for their president, they will be voting on the House of Representatives and a third of the Senate. As always with US elections, this event is certain to make waves in the media. Furthermore, this is an opportunity to draw certain conclusions about those who are currently [...]

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