Hacker News with Generative AI: E-Commerce

Europe warns giant e-tailer to stop cheating consumers or face its wrath (theregister.com)
The European Commission has warned Chinese e-tailer SHEIN to clean up its act, after finding several practices on its website breach local consumer law.

Europe, E-Commerce, Consumer Protection, Law, China

8 points by beardyw 11 days ago | 0 comments

The Downfall of a US$78M/Yr Amazon Brand Due to Amazon Security Breach (medium.com)
The Downfall Of A US$78M/yr Amazon Brand Due to Amazon Security Breach — KeaBabies

Amazon, E-Commerce, Security Breaches, Business, Brand Management

14 points by linuxcoder 135 days ago | 2 comments

Amazon is officially in the online car sales business (techcrunch.com)
Amazon expanded Monday into online car sales with the launch of Amazon Autos, an e-commerce business that lets customers find, order, and buy new cars, trucks, and SUVs from dealerships.

Amazon, E-Commerce, Automotive, Online Retail

23 points by el_duderino 179 days ago | 5 comments

China-based Vevor is manipulating Amazon reviews and tricking buyers (nypost.com)
A China-based company that sells $500 million a year in tools and appliances on Amazon has been accused of manipulating its customer product reviews — and competitors gripe that Amazon has been turning a blind eye, The Post has learned.

Amazon, E-Commerce, Consumer Protection, China, Business

10 points by balderdash 201 days ago | 5 comments

One Prime Day, Amazon warehouse workers endured '45% injury rate' (theregister.com)