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Chinese ecommerce giant settles in Dublin

Chinese ecommerce giant settles in Dublin
PDD Holdings has opened an office in the Irish capital Dublin. It concerns the head office, according to international news outlets, but the company itself vehemently denies this. PDD is the owner of the Chinese online platform Pinduoduo and the international ecommerce comet Temu, recently launched in six European countries.
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Clearco lays off 25% of staff

Clearco lays off 25% of staff
Just months after expanding to Germany and Ireland, Canadian ecommerce investor Clearco is cutting 25 percent of its staff. This comes down to 125 employees. The company points to ‘the current macroeconomic environment’.
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Shein points arrows at Europe

Shein points arrows at Europe
Chinese fashion retailer Shein is looking to expand in Europe. At the same time, the company’s value has fallen around 30 percent. Shein has been under scrutiny about its labor conditions and environmental impact.
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Shippo enters Ireland

Shippo enters Ireland
Shipping platform Shippo has entered Ireland with the opening of its new research and development center in Dublin. This is the company's first office in Europe, while it already offers its services in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK. It wants to expand further internationally.
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Klarna enters Ireland

Klarna enters Ireland
Swedish fintech company Klarna has launched its 'buy now, pay later' service in Ireland today. Consumers can now pay in three interest-free installments at online retailers across the country. This expansion follows other news around Klarna, such as the company becoming the leading provider in its market.
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