Online product spending in Germany grew by 3.2 percent last year, reaching 83.1 billion euros. This growth is significantly stronger than had been forecast a year earlier. Even stronger growth is expected for the current year. “Online retail is a rare bright spot in the German economy.”
Continue readingAsian companies selling on TikTok Shop in Europe can now outsource their logistics to the platform. Fulfilled by TikTok will be available to them through warehouse locations in Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. In addition to being a sales platform, TikTok is increasingly positioning itself as a logistics service provider.
Continue readingAmazon has taken an important step in the field of quick commerce in Europe. The company has launched Amazon Now in London. Users can order thousands of everyday essentials, including groceries and personal care items, which are delivered within 30 minutes in selected parts of the city.
Continue readingFinnish ecommerce platform Wolt has launched an update for its app. With the update, the company wants to take a step towards becoming a multi-category commerce platform. It gives retailers more opportunities to showcase their products to a wide audience.
Continue readingFashion 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 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.
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