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ZDNET readers' top 10 most-purchased products in October 2025 are ranked by units sold through ZDNET story links, using aggregate, privacy-protected retailer data.

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Shein pledged full cooperation with French judicial authorities after probes into sale of childlike sex dolls and imposed a ban on such products.

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TikTok Shop’s discovery-driven marketplace has rapidly grown into a major channel for food brands, driving first-time purchases and significant year-over-year sales growth.

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West Elm launched a star-studded, shoppable 2025 holiday campaign featuring celebrities and hundreds of new festive decor items with a '90s nostalgic vibe.

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Wickes launches Wickes Rapid with Gophr to provide same-day 2–3 hour delivery of DIY and trade materials from 150 UK stores.

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France warned it will ban Shein if the company resumes selling 'childlike' sex dolls flagged as likely child pornography and promised a judicial investigation.

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High inflation and weak consumer confidence left October retail sales broadly flat, prompting expectations of earlier, prolonged discounting that risks eroding retailers' margins.

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The 700-piece Brick-Built Star Wars Logo set is discounted to $48 at Amazon, its lowest price ahead of early Black Friday and holiday sales.

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Amazon offers a range of space heaters—portable, infrared, and oil-filled—featuring eco modes, digital controls, and fast Prime shipping for quick delivery.

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Rising candy prices are causing most shoppers to reduce Halloween candy spending, hunt deals early, and cap budgets much lower than previous years.

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Amazon's early Black Friday home deals include deep discounts across categories, with limited quantities and prices comparable to Prime Day—shop early for best savings.

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Impressive, budget-friendly gifts from $7 offer functional, memorable, and humorous options that make recipients feel the gift is one of the best they've received.

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Retailers are cautiously evaluating ChatGPT Instant Checkout, citing missing integrations and features before broad adoption despite major partnerships.

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Back Market sells refurbished devices that cut carbon emissions and offers frontend engineering internships to build and maintain a global e-commerce platform.

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Pinterest launched a visual-first, AI-powered shopping assistant that uses user behavior and Taste Graph personalization to find and recommend products; beta available to US adults.

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Black Friday is Nov. 28 and Cyber Monday is Dec. 1; Dell laptops often see deeper discounts and Dell provides strong before-and-after price matching.

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Stable, predictable trade policy and consumer support are essential for e-commerce growth; unchecked executive actions raise governance and accountability concerns.

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Twenty luxe-seeming gift ideas under $30 that look expensive and are practical, edible, or decorative for holiday gifting.

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Buying luxury hotel-quality bedding—crisp sheets, breathable comforters, and quality toppers—can recreate five-star sleep at home and improve comfort and rest.

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Anker 60,000mAh portable power station reduced to $79 provides long-lasting emergency and outdoor charging, smart display, LED light, and durable long-term charge retention.

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