Bookshop.org, an Amazon Rival, Adds Ebooks
Five years ago, publishing entrepreneur Andy Hunter launched Bookshop.org to provide a “virtuous alternative” to Amazon, which…
European Parliament approves VAT reform
The European Parliament has approved a revision of VAT rules. As a result, online platforms will be…
Amazon grows 8.7% in Germany, 12.7% in UK
Last year, Amazon once again outpaced the ecommerce market growth in both Germany and the United Kingdom….
JD.com interested in buying Ceconomy
Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com is said to be in talks with Ceconomy, the owner of MediaMarkt and…
Inventory software Stockly raises 26 million euros
French software company Stockly is a stock pooling and exchange solution for online sellers. The company now…
European ecommerce to grow 45% in 5 years
Between 2024 and 2029, Forrester is predicting an increase in online sales in Europe. It expects that…
EU to hold platforms liable for unsafe or illegal goods
The EU aims to curb the influx of unsafe products entering the European market via ecommerce platforms…
Northern Ireland Key to E.U., U.K. Fulfillment
Before Brexit, merchants could sell cross-border into the U.K. and mainland Europe with relative ease. Both belonged…
Amazon introduces Easy Ship in Europe
Online marketplace Amazon is introducing a shipping solution called Easy Ship in Europe, for sellers in the…
TikTok brings its fulfillment service to Germany
TikTok Shop is preparing to launch in Germany, as indicated by various job postings. Notably, sellers will…
Kaufland discontinues fulfillment service
German online marketplace Kaufland is discontinuing Fulfillment by Kaufland (FBK). The service will remain active until February…
ChannelEngine: ‘marketplaces are starting point for product discovery’
At least 47 percent of shoppers start their product search on marketplaces. The share of shoppers doing…
The Cashless Economy: Open Banking and Remote Payments in 2025
Businesses and consumers are increasingly transitioning to cashless or cash-light transactions, driven by the growing adoption of…
Temu: ‘80% of European sales via local warehouses’
Chinese online marketplace Temu has recently started using local warehouses in Europe. In the future, the company…
OnBuy: ‘30% daily growth in key European markets’
OnBuy, a popular cashback marketplace from the United Kingdom, has quietly begun its European expansion. The business…
Over 85% of products from Chinese platforms fail to meet regulations
At least 85 to 95 percent of products from Shein, AliExpress and Temu do not comply with…
Amazon: ‘Climate Pledge Friendly-label boosts sales’
Ecommerce giant Amazon has released a study indicating that joining the Climate Pledge Friendly program results in…
Zalando revenue increased 4% in 2024
After two years of declining revenue, Zalando has regained its growth path. Revenue grew by an estimated…
Whatnot eyes further European expansion
Whatnot, a livestream shopping platform competing with TikTok Shop, is preparing for further European expansion. The U.S.-based…
New Ecommerce Tools: January 2, 2025
We publish a rundown each week of new tools from companies offering services to ecommerce merchants. This…
Building Smarter Tech Stacks With MACH Architecture
Building a company’s tech stack on MACH principles will enhance the e-commerce experience and set companies up…
‘UK sellers withdraw from EU market due to new product rules’
A new European regulation imposes strict requirements on products sales in the EU market. Many online stores…
Zalando acquires About You and becomes B2B powerhouse
If Zalando acquires About You, the company will not only strengthen its position in the consumer market…
Two marketplaces launching in Ireland
The Irish ecommerce landscape will change in the coming months. This month, TikTok Shop has opened for…