Belgium wants to accelerate international parcel tax
The Belgian government is considering introducing a levy on parcels imported from outside the European Union. The…
Startup Vet Revives Legacy Fitness Brand
Jon Shanahan destroys the myth that founders make lousy employees. He co-founded Stryx, a men’s cosmetics provider,…
CFO Shifts to Menswear, Egyptian Roots
In 2020, Karim Abed was the chief financial officer for a Texas-based home builder. The job paid…
Ecommerce in Europe grows 7 percent
Online consumer spending in Europe grew by 7 percent last year, reaching 819 billion euros. For this…
EU wants to reform cookies
The European Commission wants to simplify the use of cookies on websites. It is considering the removal…
15 million new European Shein users
From February through July, Shein served an average of 145.7 million European shoppers per month. That is…
36 Ways to Revive an Ecommerce Business
Listeners and readers of “Ecommerce Conversations” know I occasionally depart from interviews to share my experiences owning…
Amazon demands proof of authenticity from electronics sellers
Amazon has caused concern among a large number of electronics sellers. The platform now requires extra prove…
Chinese platforms accelerate warehouse growth across Europe
More and more Chinese ecommerce companies are opening storage and distribution centers in Europe. Driven by platforms…
12.5% more European users for Temu
In the first half of this year, Temu attracted an average of 115.7 million Europeans to its…
Half of Europe’s shoppers are incognito
Half of European consumers shop in secret. The main reasons for stealth shopping are embarrassment and a…
Walmart recruits European marketplace sellers
Walmart is actively targeting potential sellers in the United Kingdom and continental Europe. The world’s largest retailer…
Shopify upgrades fulfillment capabilities
Ecommerce software provider Shopify has announced that it is upgrading its built-in fulfillment capabilities. It has new…
New Ecommerce Tools: August 28, 2025
This week’s rundown of new products and services from vendors of ecommerce merchants includes AI-generated product images,…
The Platform Group raises GMV by 47%
The Platform Group (TPG), the German company behind several vertical marketplaces, has significantly increased its trading volume,…
Truck1 furthers digitization commercial vehicles market
Traditionally, the sales of trucks, cargo, construction, agricultural and other machinery mostly takes place in physical stores…
Joybuy live in France, Germany coming soon
Following the United Kingdom, JD.com’s Joybuy has launched in France. Other countries will follow soon, according to…
Shein revenue increases 32% in the UK
Online fashion platform Shein is growing quickly in the United Kingdom. Last year, its revenue reached more…
TikTok partners with Fiege for fulfillment in Germany
Fulfilled by TikTok (FBT) is now available in Germany. Sellers on TikTok Shop have the option to…
Kaufland launches in France
German ecommerce giant Kaufland has launched its marketplace in France. It is the sixth country where the…
Wholesale platform Faire expands in Europe
Faire, an online wholesale platform from the United States, is expanding its footprint in Europe. Its global…
Shopify’s GMV grows 42% in Europe
In the second quarter of this year, Shopify increased its business. Compared to the same period in…
New Ecommerce Tools: August 7, 2025
Every week we publish a handpicked list of new products and services from vendors to ecommerce merchants….
BigCommerce announces new brand
Ecommerce software company BigCommerce has announced the launch of Commerce, its new parent brand. Under Commerce, the…