How to start a pet business (best online tips and tools)
The pet industry is growing rapidly, and there’s no holding it back. People love their pets, and…
Winners Dutch Shopping Awards 2026
Yesterday, the winners of the prestigious Shopping Awards were announced, in the Netherlands. It was the 25th…
TikTok Shop gains traction in Germany
TikTok Shop is gaining popularity among online consumers in Germany. One year after its launch, 15 percent…
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…
Consumers in the Netherlands spent 35.7 billion euros online in 2025
Last year, consumers in the Netherlands spent 35.7 billion euros online. This represents a 1 percent decrease…
Otto increased its GMV by 6%
In the past fiscal year, German ecommerce giant Otto was able to increase its gross merchandise value…
Ecommerce in Sweden grew 10% in 2025
Last year, online sales in Sweden increased 10 percent compared to the year before. In total, ecommerce…
Content Beats Design, Says CRO Pro
Dave Diederen is a Netherlands-based developer turned conversion rate optimization pro. He encourages ecommerce brands to test…
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…
New Ecommerce Tools: March 11, 2026
Every week we handpick and publish a list of new services for ecommerce merchants. This installment includes…
From Teacher to Fashion Brand Founder
In 2019 Nasrin Jafari was a middle school teacher in New York City. She had no ecommerce…
Refurbed reaches GMV of 3 billion euros
Austrian online marketplace for refurbished electronics, household, and sports products, Refurbed, has reached the milestone of a…
Best dropshipping products and ideas for 2026 and beyond
Whether you’re just starting a new dropshipping business or growing an existing one, success is all about…
41% UK consumers use parcel lockers
In the United Kingdom, 41 percent of consumers are now receiving parcels in lockers. And 44 percent…
Use print-on-demand to scale your business without inventory risk
In a market defined by fast-changing consumer preferences, shrinking product lifecycles, and rising operational costs, many merchants…
Brits buying expensive products on TikTok
Last month, products priced over 100 British pounds generated 41 percent of revenue on TikTok Shop in…
The Truth about ‘Direct’ Traffic
The “direct” traffic channel in analytics software might be mislabeled, misleading, and even detrimental. Imagine an ecommerce…
How buy now, pay later options can help your business grow
Sales are often won or lost at checkout, so giving customers more flexibility at that critical moment…
HomeWizard overcomes the complexities of international growth with Mollie and Woo
Founded in 2011, HomeWizard is a Dutch business that helps homes across Europe track and optimize their…
Google Discover for Ecommerce
As AI Overviews and shopping agents divert clicks away from traditional search results, Google Discover may provide…
DIY Approach Fuels Craft Cocktail Brand
Chris Harrison says it all started with a single pot on a stove. He and two high…
What is branding? How to create a lasting ecommerce brand
A lasting ecommerce brand is more than a line of products or a catchy name — it’s a tone,…
Postcard From Web Directions Dev Summit, 2025
Author’s Note: There are already wonderful recaps of the Web Directions Developer Summit I spoke at in…
Ecommerce Success with Fractional Talent
In his previous appearance on the podcast, in November 2022, Jai Dolwani was the CMO of a…