TikTok Shop evolves into a pan-European marketplace
TikTok Shop is expanding rapidly across Europe. On June 15, the platform will launch in Austria, Belgium,…
Zalando partners with Vestiaire Collective
Online fashion platform Zalando has partnered with French second-hand platform Vestiaire Collective. The partnership is an effort…
2 Bootstrapped D2C Brands, 1 CEO
For four years Eric Steckling has run two direct-to-consumer brands. Brio, the company he founded in 2014,…
‘One in five Spanish ecommerce sellers on TikTok Shop’
TikTok Shop has established a strong position in Spain’s ecommerce market in a relatively short time. Both…
Breuninger launches in Denmark, Sweden and Romania
Breuninger is expanding online again after several years. The retailer is launching its online store in three…
Otto opens to Polish sellers
Otto is preparing to open its marketplace to sellers in Poland. A pilot program will begin next…
How to start selling online: Nail the decisions that matter most
Starting an online store means making a handful of early decisions that you’ll live with for a…
Chord Commerce CEO on Pivoting to Data
When he and I last spoke, in 2021, Bryan Mahoney had co-founded Chord, an ecommerce platform that…
AI is shifting commerce — here’s what 225 leaders told us they’re betting on
We set up a booth at Stripe Sessions 2026 and asked 225 commerce leaders where agentic commerce…
New Ecommerce Tools: May 12, 2026
Every week we hand-pick new services to highlight for ecommerce merchants. This installment includes updates on predictive…
Allegro enters partnership with OpenAI
Allegro has entered into a partnership with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. The Polish ecommerce company will…
Inside Beardbrand’s Expansion Plan
We’ve hit a plateau at Beardbrand, the direct-to-consumer business I launched 15 years ago. Our revenue is…
What I’d tell every ecommerce merchant about hosting before they launch
I’ve spent over a decade as a partner and consultant to some of the largest hosting companies….
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…
At 55, Email Is Vital for Marketers
Email turned 55 this month. Despite its age, the messaging technology remains vital for ecommerce. It’s one…
Surviving D2C’s Boom and Bust
Chris Wichert is an investment banker turned direct-to-consumer entrepreneur. His luxury shoe brand, Koio, launched in 2015…
New Ecommerce Tools: April 22, 2026
Every week we publish a list of new products and services for ecommerce merchants. This week’s rundown…
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…
Zalando Bulgaria launch expected soon
Zalando is accelerating its European expansion. After earlier announcements, Portugal and Greece are now live, marking the…
How to migrate from Webflow to WooCommerce
Your business has outgrown Webflow. Whether it’s the integration limitations, the lack of data control, or the…
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…
My Ideal Second Business
Molson Hart is the founder of Viahart, a D2C toy brand, and Edison, a legal technology company….
TikTok Shop gains traction in Germany
TikTok Shop is gaining popularity among online consumers in Germany. One year after its launch, 15 percent…
Sniffing Out the CSS Olfactive API
A lot has happened in CSS in the last few years, but there’s nothing we needed less…