Temu has recently entered into a large number of partnerships with logistics service providers for the delivery of products across Europe. This week, deals with the United Kingdom’s Royal Mail and Belgium’s bpost were announced.
Continue readingIn the second quarter of this year, 78 percent of Nordic consumers placed an online order at a store from abroad. Compared to the same period last year, this is an increase of 4 percent. Cross-border shopping is associated with lower prices, for most consumers in the Nordic countries.
Continue readingAllegro, Poland’s largest ecommerce company, is increasingly serving customers outside of its home market. Last quarter, 4.2 million shoppers bought from Allegro’s international marketplaces, which is 50 prercent more than a year ago. The international GMV grew by 56 percent.
Continue readingCross-border ecommerce in Europe is expected to increase with an average annual rate of 29 percent, up until 2031. With the rise in cross-border ecommerce, the demand for a smooth customs flow also increases. As customs in Europe become more data-driven, online retailers need to invest in structured data.
Continue readingOnly three years after launching a dedicated online store for Belgium, Amazon has grown into the country’s second-largest online retailer. The company is investing heavily in Belgium. Part of the investment is going toward same-day delivery from Amazon’s distribution center in Hoboken, near Antwerp.
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While Black Friday grabs the headlines with “doorbusters” on TVs and clothes, Cyber Monday (December 1) has quietly become the most critical day for B2B sourcing in the Consumer Electronics and Smart Home sectors. Industry data for late 2025 shows that factories save their deepest discounts on “high-tech, low-weight” items—like earbuds, smartwatches, and gaming accessories—for…
Continue reading The traditional “Black Friday” single-day spike is dead. In 2025, the real action happens during the “Presale Period” (Nov 15 – Nov 24). Data from previous years shows that inventory for the highest-demand electronics and fashion items often depletes before the actual Friday. The “Presale” Strategy: Category Watch: Don’t Miss Out: Mark your calendar for…
Continue reading “Social Commerce” is no longer just for B2C giants. We are seeing a massive surge in B2B buyers finding their next bestseller through DHgate Affiliates on TikTok and Instagram. Creators are unboxing “wholesale samples” and driving viral trends before traditional retailers even catch on. For Sellers & Buyers: The “Social Share” Power: We’ve integrated a…
Continue reading Global logistics reports for early 2025 are flashing yellow. Between port congestion and tightening capacity, ocean freight spot rates are predicted to remain volatile. For a B2B buyer, this usually means one thing: unpredictability in landing costs. The Solution: Local Warehousing: DHgate has been aggressively onboarding suppliers who hold stock in US and European warehouses….
Continue reading For years, the debate was binary: Dropshipping (low risk, low margin) vs. Wholesale (high risk, high margin). But 2025 market data shows a massive shift. Successful sellers are no longer picking a side—they are “hybridizing.” They use dropshipping to test market viability and wholesale to maximize profit on winners. The Strategy: Why Pivot? Shipping individual…
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