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France Compels Tech Giants to Purge Looted Goods Listings Amid Post-Riot Crisis

Following violent weekend riots in France, the government has summoned major online resale platforms, including Vinted, eBay, and Amazon, to remove listings for stolen goods. Digital Minister Anne Le Hénanff demanded immediate action and cooperation with police to identify sellers. Vinted confirmed it is removing suspicious listings, while eBay denied seeing a surge in stolen items. The unrest, which caused hundreds of millions of euros in damage, has prompted curfews and a new support fund for affected businesses.

via POLITICO.eu|

#ebay #france #online-marketplaces

business7 hours ago•6 min saved

France orders online marketplaces to purge listings of goods looted during riots

Following violent riots in France on October 17, the government has demanded that major online resale platforms remove listings for goods stolen from shops. Vinted has already taken action, while other platforms face new regulatory pressure.

via BBC|

#business #france #online-retail

world10 months ago•3 min saved

Theft Scandals Hit France's Iconic Landmarks

The head butler of the Élysée Palace and accomplices are accused of stealing and selling luxury tableware, including pieces from Sèvres and other historic items, worth up to €40,000, with some sold on Vinted, leading to arrests and a trial scheduled for next year.

via The Times|

#art-theft #elysee-palace #french-state-banquets

business11 months ago•3 min saved

Vinted's Sudden Sizing and App Changes Spark User Backlash

Vinted users are upset after the platform revised its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes without adequately informing users, leading to confusion, manual relisting, and dissatisfaction with the new system, which aims to align sizes internationally but has caused frustration among buyers and sellers.

via BBC|

#app-update #business #second-hand-shopping

business2 years ago•9 min saved

Vinted: Turning Secondhand Clothes into Gold

Lithuanian startup Vinted, founded in 2008, turned a profit by selling secondhand clothes after implementing tough measures, slashing fees, and launching a bold TV ad campaign. The company, now one of Europe's largest consumer marketplaces, posted its first annual profit in 2022 and became the Baltic nation's first unicorn in 2019. With over 100 million users globally, Vinted is eyeing an IPO and aims to expand into the luxury resale market after a recent acquisition.

via Forbes|

#business #european-marketplace #secondhand-clothing