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Online trade raises issues of fairness for both traders and clients

Big business paying big bucks to appear top of search results can disadvantage smaller players

The pandemic has greatly accelerated the trend to online shopping, from getting your favourite restaurant to deliver food to your doorstep to doing your monthly shopping online.

The popular online platforms are especially convenient as they aggregate the offerings of many businesses, offering consumers a wider selection and the ability to compare prices. ..

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