Vinted connects marketplaces in Germany and Austria
Users of Vinted in Germany and Austria can now trade directly with each other. Austrian Post has…
New Ecommerce Tools: April 28, 2026
This week’s rundown of new services for merchants includes updates on AI-powered advertising, video ad generators, shoppable…
TikTok Shop prepares for entry into Poland and the Benelux
TikTok Shop is preparing to launch in Poland, the Netherlands and Belgium. This is evident from job…
50% European consumers use BNPL
Fifty percent of consumers in Europe say that they use instalment payments or pay-later services. The majority…
Vinted reports 47% growth in GMV
Consumers sold goods worth 10.8 billion euros on second-hand marketplace Vinted in 2025. That is an increase…
Amazon introduces transport surcharge for partners
Amazon will charge European selling partners additional transport costs as a result of the war in the…
TikTok Shop gains traction in Germany
TikTok Shop is gaining popularity among online consumers in Germany. One year after its launch, 15 percent…
ChannelEngine and Monta expand partnership
Online marketplace integrator ChannelEngine has expanded its partnership with Monta, a Dutch fulfillment provider. The fulfillment solution…
Front-End Fools: Top 10 April Fools’ UI Pranks of All Time
April Fools’ Day pranks on the web imply that we’re not trying to fool each other every…
Otto increased its GMV by 6%
In the past fiscal year, German ecommerce giant Otto was able to increase its gross merchandise value…
Otto.de opens up to Dutch sellers
Dutch companies can now apply to sell on Otto.de. This marks the beginning of Otto’s expansion to…
Brake on Shein’s growth in Europe
The number of European users of shopping platform Shein is still growing, but no longer rapidly. From…
Refurbed reaches GMV of 3 billion euros
Austrian online marketplace for refurbished electronics, household, and sports products, Refurbed, has reached the milestone of a…
Amazon Seller Wallet launches in Europe
European Amazon sellers can now manage their funds on the platform more easily. Amazon Seller Wallet is…
Shopify dominant software in new stores
Last year, 54 percent of new online stores in the Netherlands were created with Shopify. In France,…
US, China and Russia dominate Europe’s ecommerce top 10
Amazon is by far the largest ecommerce player in Europe. A new top 10 ranking also includes…
Why growing brands leave SaaS for open-source ecommerce
For fast-growing ecommerce brands, the platform you choose isn’t just a technical decision — it’s a growth…
TikTok offers European fulfillment for Asian sellers
Asian companies selling on TikTok Shop in Europe can now outsource their logistics to the platform. Fulfilled…
Topshop launches European online store
Fashion brand Topshop has launched a dedicated European online store. The new website is active across 23…
58% of consumers use AI tools to research products
Product discovery still mostly happens on marketplaces, with 37 percent of consumers starting their shopping journey there….
New Ecommerce Tools: December 17, 2025
This week’s rundown of new products and services for ecommerce merchants includes updates on agentic commerce, marketplaces,…
The Top Conversion Barrier in the E.U.
European consumers shop amid strict regulatory transparency and protection. Since its inception in 2018, the E.U. General…
TikTok Shop raises seller fees in Europe
TikTok Shop is significantly increasing its sales commission in the five EU countries where the service is…
Amazon reduces seller fees in Europe
Amazon has announced a reduction in seller fees across a range of popular categories. Fulfilment by Amazon…