March 2020

Foreign websites dominate the Estonian e-commerce market
The Estonian e-commerce market continues to grow. Compared to 2017, the volume of online purchases made with debit cards increased by more than 50%. Estonian sellers only slightly benefit, as...
March 12, 2020
The Netherlands: online spending €25.8 billion
Dutch e-commerce spendings totalled €25.8 billion in 2019. This is an increase of 7% compared to 2018. Laptop and desktop are still the most popular shopping devices while mobile shopping...
March 12, 2020
New VAT regulations in Norway
Starting April 1st, 2020, Norway introduces new VAT regulations on inbound distance sales. The rules are very similar to those already in place in Australia and New Zealand. Norway Cross-border...
March 11, 2020
Amazon launches in the Netherlands
Amazon officially launched its marketplace in the Netherlands. In the past, it offered only e-books and e-readers. The Amazon.nl platform now offers a greater product selection, intensifying the competition with...
March 11, 2020
1,350 Spanish SMEs exceed $500,000 in sales on Amazon Spain
Consumers on Amazon Spain seem to better find their way to Spanish online sellers on the platform. In 2019, 1,350 Spanish SME online marketplace sellers generated more than $500,000 in...
March 10, 2020
One-to-one expert consultation and engaging workshops to feature at IRX
Workshops, expert clinics and networking events are among the features at IRX (InternetRetailing Expo) designed to give delegates valuable insights into the latest ideas in e-commerce and fulfilment. The practical...
March 10, 2020
E-commerce Belgium: €8.2 billion in 2019
In Belgium, online stores generated a total turnover of €8.2 billion in 2019. This is an increase of 17% compared to 2018. Noteworthy is that more than 25% of all...
March 9, 2020
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Camaïeu closes 135 international stores
French women fashion retailer Camaïeu is planning to close 135 stores outside of its home market. A few markets seem to stay out of reach. Examples are the BeNeLux and...
March 9, 2020
eBay looking to sell South Korean unit Gmarket
eBay is looking to sell its South Korean unit. This includes Gmarket, one of the largest online marketplaces in the country. A Seoul-based newspaper reports the company is looking for...
March 6, 2020
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