Fashion brand Topshop has launched a dedicated European online store. The new website is active across 23 markets in Europe. The brand, which was formerly known as a high street brand, has undergone a digital transformation.
Continue readingThis week, eBay announced that it is launching eBay SpeedPAK in Germany. The service offers sellers a customs-cleared shipping, with import duties already paid. It makes international shipping easier for German sellers.
Continue readingIn a short period of time, Temu has become a dominant player in global ecommerce. Nearly a quarter of consumers (24 percent) made their most recent cross-border purchase on the Chinese platform. This puts Temu on par with Amazon.
Continue readingStarting a business is thrilling. You have the idea, the passion, and the drive. But then reality hits—you need capital. And if your bank account is looking a little lean, you might be wondering if your dream is dead in the water. It isn’t. While banks often want to see a hefty down payment or years of revenue, the financial landscape is shifting. It is entirely possible to secure funding without a massive pile of cash or a perfect credit score. You just…
Continue readingThree in ten German consumers shop via social media. Instagram is used the most: 15 percent of Germans buy directly on the platform or via redirects to online shops. Facebook follows with 14 percent and YouTube with 11 percent.
Continue readingPolish ecommerce company Allegro is selling its subsidiaries in Slovenia and Croatia, to German private equity firm Mutares. This means that Mimovrste, a well-known online retailer in Slovenia, will get a new owner. The sale is an effort to streamline Allegro Group’s financial results.
Continue readingOnline shopping in Portugal had a strong performance during the Christmas period of 2025. New data from SIBS Analytics shows that ecommerce purchases increased 19 percent in the number of transactions when compared to the same period in 2024. The total value of online purchases also increased around 14 percent.
Continue readingProduct discovery still mostly happens on marketplaces, with 37 percent of consumers starting their shopping journey there. Compared to last year, this is a decrease of 10 percent. Social platforms and AI assistants have increased their share in the last 12 months.
Continue readingWhat’s the secret sauce that makes customers stop, stare, and buy? It’s not just having a great product—it’s how you present it. Whether you’re running a cozy boutique or a bustling online store, the way you display your goods can make or break your sales numbers. This is the art and science of merchandising, and it’s one of the most powerful tools in a small business owner’s toolkit. So, what is merchandising exactly?…
Continue readingDigitec Galaxus has had a strong year, with sales across its platforms up by 17 percent. This growth is partly driven by the addition of half a million new shoppers, bringing the total customer base to around 5 million. The Swiss ecommerce giant also outperformed the market in EU countries.
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