Refurbed raises funds for UK expansion
Refurbed, the marketplace for refurbished electronics, household, and sports products, has raised 50 million euros for further…
Reshoring Is Supply Chain Flexibility
Putting aside supplier selection and tariffs, returning select manufacturing to one’s own country could benefit a business…
Alibaba.com Exec on Suppliers, Tariffs, IP
Few companies have done more for global prosperity than Alibaba.com. Launched famously in China by Jack Ma,…
Three in four Portuguese consumers shop online
Ecommerce continues to expand rapidly in Portugal. According to the 2025 E‑Shopper Barometer by Geopost, 75 percent…
New Ecommerce Tools: October 9, 2025
Every week we publish a handpicked list of new products and services for ecommerce merchants. This installment…
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,…
Amazon launches Haul in Spain
Ecommerce giant Amazon is launching its discount storefront, Amazon Haul, in Spain. The standalone store competes with…
CFO Shifts to Menswear, Egyptian Roots
In 2020, Karim Abed was the chief financial officer for a Texas-based home builder. The job paid…
Retailers Double Down on Marketplace Expansion Amid Rising Data Risks
Retailers are increasingly turning to third-party marketplaces to broaden their reach and accelerate growth. These platforms provide…
Dutch ecommerce worth 17 billion euros in first half of 2025
In the first half of the year, consumers in the Netherlands spent more than 17 billion euros…
Clicks to bricks: Successfully merging in-person and online sales
Ecommerce stores have some serious advantages for both owners and customers. But in-person shopping has incredible benefits,…
5 Content Marketing Ideas for October 2025
October 2025 presents content marketers with a rich mix of content themes and topics. Halloween headlines the…
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…
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,…
Entrepreneurs Look to Alibaba.com’s CoCreate 2025 for Growth Support
Starting and growing a business has never been easy, but entrepreneurs today face a particularly brutal landscape….
SMB Marketing Strategies To Sustain End-of-Summer Sales
Summer may be ending, but consumer demand isn’t. Small retailers can turn seasonal inventory into revenue with…
Authentic Influencers Reshape Purchasing Across Industries
Brands are shifting away from traditional ad-heavy strategies and turning to niche influencers whose authenticity and expertise…
MediaMarkt taking marketplace to Switzerland and Hungary
The trading volume of MediaMarkt’s marketplace was 90 percent higher than in the same quarter last year….
Otto ends operations in the Netherlands
After 46 years, Otto is pulling the plug on its unprofitable operations in the Netherlands. Unlike in…
5 Content Marketing Ideas for September 2025
In September 2025, ecommerce content marketers will find inspiration in holidays, both serious and quirky. Content such…
How to create a winning social media marketing strategy for your online store
Social media is a powerful tool for ecommerce businesses to connect with customers. In fact, 43% of…
Q&A with Brodo Broth Company
We sat down with the Brodo team — chef and founder Marco Canora and CEO Andrew Garner…
Favorite Books of Ecommerce Pros Q3 2025
Summer is a time to step away from ecommerce and focus on family and fun. It’s also…