Amazon introduces Easy Ship in Europe
Online marketplace Amazon is introducing a shipping solution called Easy Ship in Europe, for sellers in the…
TikTok brings its fulfillment service to Germany
TikTok Shop is preparing to launch in Germany, as indicated by various job postings. Notably, sellers will…
Kaufland discontinues fulfillment service
German online marketplace Kaufland is discontinuing Fulfillment by Kaufland (FBK). The service will remain active until February…
Marketplaces are using dark patterns
Most well-known marketplaces and social media platforms are using dark patterns. These are designs that manipulate consumers…
ChannelEngine: ‘marketplaces are starting point for product discovery’
At least 47 percent of shoppers start their product search on marketplaces. The share of shoppers doing…
German ecommerce is growing again
After two years of decline, online product spending in Germany has increased once more. In 2024, spending…
Temu: ‘80% of European sales via local warehouses’
Chinese online marketplace Temu has recently started using local warehouses in Europe. In the future, the company…
OnBuy: ‘30% daily growth in key European markets’
OnBuy, a popular cashback marketplace from the United Kingdom, has quietly begun its European expansion. The business…
Over 85% of products from Chinese platforms fail to meet regulations
At least 85 to 95 percent of products from Shein, AliExpress and Temu do not comply with…
Amazon: ‘Climate Pledge Friendly-label boosts sales’
Ecommerce giant Amazon has released a study indicating that joining the Climate Pledge Friendly program results in…
Zalando revenue increased 4% in 2024
After two years of declining revenue, Zalando has regained its growth path. Revenue grew by an estimated…
Galaxus reports 18% sales increase
Galaxus, Switzerland’s largest ecommerce company, saw its platform sales increase 18 percent last year, reaching 3.4 billion…
How to Promote Products on X
Online merchants serving civically engaged shoppers will find excellent promotional opportunities on the growing X platform. Social…
Whatnot eyes further European expansion
Whatnot, a livestream shopping platform competing with TikTok Shop, is preparing for further European expansion. The U.S.-based…
New Ecommerce Tools: January 9, 2025
Every week we publish a list of new products from companies offering services to ecommerce merchants. This…
Zalando adjusts return policy and Plus program
Zalando customers in Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy will have less time to return orders starting tomorrow….
Temu’s U.S. Seller Program Is a DTC Opportunity
Direct-to-consumer brands eager to find customers have an opportunity with Temu, China’s rapidly growing discount marketplace. In…
MediaMarkt launches marketplace in Belgium, Poland, and Turkey
MediaMarkt saw its marketplace revenue double in the past fiscal year. In the new year, the electronics…
‘UK sellers withdraw from EU market due to new product rules’
A new European regulation imposes strict requirements on products sales in the EU market. Many online stores…
Zalando acquires About You and becomes B2B powerhouse
If Zalando acquires About You, the company will not only strengthen its position in the consumer market…
Two marketplaces launching in Ireland
The Irish ecommerce landscape will change in the coming months. This month, TikTok Shop has opened for…
Mirakl acquires Adspert to strengthen retail media position
Marketplace solution provider Mirakl has announced the acquisition of Adspert, a data-driven advertising optimization tool. Thanks to…
How Amazon Haul Impacts Ecommerce SMBs
Last month Amazon launched Haul, a low-price marketplace competitor to China-based Temu and Shein. Both have made…
Amazon starts drone delivery pilot in Italy
Ecommerce giant Amazon has announced that it has finished a first test with delivery drones in Italy….