Hundreds of popular add‑ons used encrypted, URL‑sized payloads to send search queries, referrers, and timestamps to outside servers, in some cases tied to data brokers and unknown operators.

Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino chronicles how a search for a niche hair product led to a scam site that was almost identical to the legitimate one.

The European Commission (EC) has opened an investigation into low-cost fast fashion retailer Shein. EC officials are concerned about the sale of illegal products, including child sexual abuse material ...

Online shopping is currently facing its most profound transformation since mobile commerce. On January 11, 2026, at the National Retail Federation conference, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced the ...

European Union regulators are investigating Shein over concerns the online retailer hasn't done enough to limit the sale of ...

As we settle into 2026, e-commerce brands face a rapidly changing landscape driven by AI and shifting economic realities.