Fulfilled by TikTok (FBT) is now available in Germany. Sellers on TikTok Shop have the option to outsource storage and order processing for nationwide next-day delivery. TikTok has partnered with logistics provider Fiege to make that possible.
Continue readingGerman ecommerce giant Kaufland has launched its marketplace in France. It is the sixth country where the marketplace is active. Customers in the country can now order over three million items, from more than 6,400 categories on the platform.
Continue readingThe trading volume of MediaMarkt’s marketplace was 90 percent higher than in the same quarter last year. The platform is contributing to the improved profitability of parent company Ceconomy. The marketplace will soon launch in Turkey, with Switzerland and Hungary next in line.
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Planning your next big adventure? Whether you’re backpacking through the Himalayas, road-tripping across Europe, or chasing sunsets on a tropical island, the right travel gear can make thedifference between smooth sailing and “Why didn’t I pack that?!”panic moments.Let’s be honest — half the battle of travel is knowing what to bring, and the other half…
Continue readingUnlike massive marketplaces like Amazon, Etsy focuses specifically on handmade, vintage, and craft supply items. This creates an ecosystem where creativity meets commerce, and small businesses can thrive alongside established sellers. Etsy has grown exponentially, more than doubling its seller count since 2019, proving that there’s room for newcomers who understand the marketplace dynamics. Whether you’re crafting jewelry from your kitchen…
Continue readingFaire, an online wholesale platform from the United States, is expanding its footprint in Europe. Its global network of curated brands and business tools is becoming available to independent retailers across 14 countries, primarily in Eastern Europe.
Continue readingIn the past year, 21 million adults in the United Kingdom used a parcel locker to collect, return or send a parcel. This comes down to two in five adults. During that period, more than 115 million parcels were delivered or returned via lockers.
Continue readingECDB presents a new ranking of the Dutch ecommerce market, based on gross merchandise value per domain name. The top 10 includes four Dutch and three Chinese players. What is striking is that the latter are growing much faster. We were given a preview.
Continue readingIn the second quarter of this year, Shopify increased its business. Compared to the same period in 2024, the company’s gross merchandise value (GMV) grew 42 percent in Europe. Overall, its revenue increased 31 percent.
Continue readingZalando once again looks back on a strong quarter, with higher revenue and increased profit. The number of customers is 3.1 million higher than in the second quarter of last year. The German company now serves 52.9 million consumers across Europe. With a new feed, Zalando aims to better engage and retain these users.
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