“The upswing is here”, writes bevh above a report on online retail spending in Germany. According to the industry association, consumers spent 39.84 billion euros on products online in the first half of this year. This marks a 3.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The growth was even stronger in the…
Continue readingRetail isn’t just about permanent storefronts. Business owners use temporary spaces to test markets, build buzz, and boost sales without the long-term commitment of traditional retail leases. Whether you’re launching a new product, expanding into a new market, or simply want to create excitement around your brand, pop-up retail offers a flexible, cost-effective solution that can deliver impressive results. This blog post will walk…
Continue readingThe European online consumer electronics market was worth 112 billion euros in 2024. This was an increase of 24 percent compared to the year before. Consumer electronics now represent 13 percent of total online retail sales.
Continue readingBad user experience on websites leads to high percentages of abandoned carts. Gamification, the process of applying game principles to online stores to encourage participation can increase conversion, and customer loyalty. Ecommerce News spoke to Claspo about helpful ways to implement these pop-ups.
Continue readingAmazon is doing a lot of good for the European economy, says Mariangela Marseglia. According to the Vice President of EU Stores, there are over 127,000 European SMEs thriving on Amazon. “Thanks to a company like Amazon, their job is simplified because we allow them to export to foreign countries in a very easy way.”
Continue readingBuying second-hand products online has become common in Germany: 55 percent of consumers bought a used product online last year. Additionally, most Germans are active sellers of used products: 52 percent offered something for sale, mainly fashion, books, and electronics.
Continue readingGerman online beauty and perfume store flaconi has recently launched in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and the Czech Republic. Next month, it will also launch in Italy. As a result of these launches, the company is now active in 12 countries in Europe.
Continue readingBetween 2023 and last year, Zalando’s online sales revenue in Switzerland has increased slightly. It remains the biggest online retailer in the country. With its current online growth, it is expected that Galaxus will take over first place during this year.
Continue readingGerman seller of furniture and home decorations Westwing has recently entered three new markets. It has launched in Croatia, Finland and Slovenia. The company is now present in 18 European countries.
Continue readingBol, the largest online sales platform in the Netherlands, is allowing sellers from outside the European Union to join for the first time. This year, the first 100 non-EU sellers are expected to join. The company emphasizes strict quality control for offerings from countries such as China. Products must be stocked within Europe.
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