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The e-commerce sector in France is showing impressive results for the third quarter of 2024. With a significant increase in sales and a sharp rise in the number of transactions, the recovery that began at the start of the year seems to be confirmed. Online spending is booming During the third quarter of 2024, the French spent €43.1 … Read more
The crowdfunding sector in France is entering a new phase with Ulule’s acquisition of KissKissBankBank. This transaction, announced on December 2, 2024, marks a significant turning point for both companies and their community of creators and contributors. Arnaud Burgot, CEO of Ulule, shared details about the deal and its future implications. A historic merger redefining the crowdfunding … Read more
Recently ordered to pay a substantial fine, the operator is at the center of several cases related to its business practices. These events have significant repercussions for its reputation and raise important questions about the practices of certain companies in the telecommunications sector. A substantial fine imposed by the DGCCRF On December 2nd, the French Directorate … Read more
For several years, French consumers have noticed a gradual decrease in mobile plan prices . According to the latest comparison conducted by Ariase, this downward trend reached a new record in 2024. Key figures for the reduction in mobile plan prices Ariase recently published its mobile plan price barometer for November 2024. The average cost of an unlimited voice/SMS … Read more
The French data protection authority (CNIL) recently imposed a record fine of €50 million on the French telecommunications giant, Orange. This unprecedented penalty follows practices deemed to violate regulations concerning the distribution of advertising via email services. Hidden advertisements in private emails The case began with the discovery of advertising messages disguised as emails sent to Orange … Read more
The advent of artificial intelligence has profoundly altered the dynamics of the world of work and the economy. This is what Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski emphasizes , as the company considers an ambitious expansion in the American banking market. Artificial intelligence: a key player in economic transformation Sebastian Siemiatkowski asserts with conviction that AI is gradually replacing human workers in … Read more
Leboncoin , the leading online marketplace for secondhand goods in France, continues its technological advancement by integrating new features powered by artificial intelligence . The recent launch of these innovations coincides with the crucial holiday season, offering users modern tools for simpler, more secure, and personalized transactions. AI-driven transformation: a new era for job posting and search One of … Read more
The CNIL (French Data Protection Authority) has imposed a significant penalty on Kaspr. This provider of a Chrome extension designed to collect the professional contact details of LinkedIn users has been ordered to pay a fine of 240,000 euros . Controversial data collection Kaspr offers a technical solution that allows access to the professional contact information of individuals whose … Read more
Ursula von der Leyen , President of the European Commission, announced the suspension of ongoing investigations against Apple, MetaTrader , and Elon Musk’s X platform . This decision temporarily halts proceedings that could have resulted in massive fines of up to 6% of these companies’ revenue . Political and economic issues surrounding regulation The investigations conducted by European authorities aimed to penalize practices deemed anti-competitive . … Read more
Apple is in the spotlight with a class-action lawsuit filed by 12,000 women, both current and former employees in California. This lawsuit could have significant repercussions not only for Apple, but also for the entire technology sector regarding pay equity. Origin of the protest: denounced wage disparities The case dates back to 2021, when the #AppleToo movement … Read more