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Amazon‘s European retail and marketplace activities have published their first results since the merger of the two divisions. The online giant blames high investments for the net loss of 290 million euros. Casa is no more: the Belgian interior design chain has filed for bankruptcy. Where did it go wrong for one of Belg
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Vinted adds Budbee package lockers in the Netherlands
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Ikea trial a buyback service through Dutch recycling stores
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Leading Belgian bookstore chain launches same-day delivery from all stores
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Why luxury platform Mytheresa is increasing its focus on personal shoppers
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