TikTok targets UK SMEs with Shop Local
TikTok has launched Shop Local in the United Kingdom, a support scheme for small and medium-sized enterprises…
Recommerce for the Holidays
The resale economy is no longer a niche. As the 2025 Christmas shopping season approaches, the sale…
Zalando launches in Portugal and introduces beauty in Spain
Zalando has taken new steps in Southern Europe. The German company has launched a dedicated website for…
Most sellers active on 6 marketplaces
On average, online sellers are active on six different marketplaces. As 63 percent of consumers prefer marketplaces…
Amazon invests over one billion euros in Belgium
Amazon is investing over one billion euros in the Belgian market over the next three years. The…
Local online stores dominate Dutch market
Large international online platforms have grown rapidly in the Netherlands in recent years. However, local players still…
Belgium wants to accelerate international parcel tax
The Belgian government is considering introducing a levy on parcels imported from outside the European Union. The…
Amazon launches Haul in Spain
Ecommerce giant Amazon is launching its discount storefront, Amazon Haul, in Spain. The standalone store competes with…
Top 10 online shops drive growth in German ecommerce
Amazon remains by far the largest online shop in Germany, ahead of local players Otto and Zalando….
New Ecommerce Tools: October 1, 2025
Our handpicked list this week of new products and services for ecommerce merchants includes updates on sustainable…
Smart Packaging Technology Builds Consumer Trust, Brand Loyalty
Packaging is more than a product vessel. It serves as a strategic tool for storytelling, trust-building, and…
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…
Prime Time for Merchant-Publisher Deals?
AI-generated search results are crushing some digital news publishers, and it’s oddly an opportunity for ecommerce brands….
Kaufland: strong growth in Poland and Austria
One year after launching its marketplace in Poland and Austria, Kaufland has already achieved strong growth. It…
Strong platform dependence in Türkiye
Most online sellers in Türkiye use only one marketplace to sell their products. This makes them highly…
Amazon demands proof of authenticity from electronics sellers
Amazon has caused concern among a large number of electronics sellers. The platform now requires extra prove…
Chinese platforms accelerate warehouse growth across Europe
More and more Chinese ecommerce companies are opening storage and distribution centers in Europe. Driven by platforms…
12.5% more European users for Temu
In the first half of this year, Temu attracted an average of 115.7 million Europeans to its…
New Ecommerce Tools: September 4, 2025
Every week we publish a handpicked list of new products and services from vendors of ecommerce merchants….
Walmart recruits European marketplace sellers
Walmart is actively targeting potential sellers in the United Kingdom and continental Europe. The world’s largest retailer…
US tariff and shipping policy changes: Navigating the end of the de minimis exemption
On August 29, 2025, the US government suspended the de minimis exemption for goods imported from all…
Amazon introduces extra FBA fee for holiday season
Amazon has informed its fulfillment service users in the United Kingdom and Germany that they can expect…
The Platform Group raises GMV by 47%
The Platform Group (TPG), the German company behind several vertical marketplaces, has significantly increased its trading volume,…
Truck1 furthers digitization commercial vehicles market
Traditionally, the sales of trucks, cargo, construction, agricultural and other machinery mostly takes place in physical stores…