Frank Calviño

Amazon’s €5B Investment in Poland: A Strategic Expansion Reshaping European E-commerce
Amazon has announced plans to invest €5 billion in Poland between 2026 and 2028, reinforcing its commitment to expanding logistics infrastructure in Europe. This move is not just another regional...
March 23, 2026
Outpost Raises €15M: A Major Bet on the Future of Cross-Border E-commerce
European e-commerce infrastructure continues to attract strong investor attention in 2026, particularly in areas solving cross-border complexity. One of the most notable recent deals is the €15 million Series A...
March 20, 2026
JD.com lands in Europe: a full-scale challenge to Amazon’s model
The European e-commerce landscape has entered a new phase. With the launch of its Joybuy platform, JD.com lands in Europe with a clear ambition: to replicate its highly efficient, logistics-driven...
March 19, 2026
Ultra-Fast Delivery Is Becoming the New Battleground in U.S. E-Commerce
The U.S. e-commerce market is entering a new phase where delivery speed is no longer a competitive advantage—it is a requirement. What began as a differentiator pioneered by Amazon has...
March 17, 2026
Dutch Startup Sparqle Raises €1.5M to Scale Emission-Free Delivery for E-commerce
Amsterdam-based startup Sparqle has secured €1.5 million in fresh funding to accelerate the development of its emission-free delivery infrastructure for modern e-commerce. The round includes backing from the European Union...
March 16, 2026
Iran War Impact on E-Commerce: How the Conflict Is Reshaping Global Online Trade
The impact of the Iran War on e-commerce is rapidly becoming one of the most significant economic ripple effects of the 2026 geopolitical crisis. What began as a military escalation...
March 13, 2026
EU E-Commerce Compliance Guide +Links
Selling online inside the European Union is not just about launching a store, adding payment methods, and shipping products. A brand that wants to operate legally in the EU must...
March 12, 2026
Temu Challenges Amazon for Cross-Border E-Commerce Dominance
Cross-border e-commerce has become one of the fastest-growing segments of global online retail. Consumers increasingly purchase products from sellers in other countries, attracted by wider product selection and competitive prices....
March 11, 2026
UK Startup Voxelo Raises €346K to Transform Product Videos into 3D Content for E-commerce
Manchester-based startup Voxelo has secured €346,000 (£300,000) in the first close of its pre-seed funding round, aiming to bring a faster and more accessible 3D and AI-powered product content studio...
March 9, 2026
APAC E-commerce Merchants Lose $72 Billion Every Year to Payment and Operational Inefficiencies
The Asia-Pacific region is the fastest-growing e-commerce market in the world. From China and South Korea to the rapidly expanding digital economies of Southeast Asia, online retail continues to accelerate...
March 9, 2026
Back Market Surpasses €3.5 Billion GMV in 2025 as Recommerce Gains Momentum in Europe
The European recommerce sector has reached a new milestone, with the French marketplace Back Market reporting strong growth in 2025. The company achieved more than €3.5 billion in gross merchandise...
March 6, 2026
Refurbed reaches €3 billion GMV and accelerates expansion across Europe
The European recommerce sector continues to gain momentum as Refurbed, the Vienna-based marketplace for refurbished products, has surpassed €3 billion in cumulative gross merchandise volume (GMV) and announced a major...
March 4, 2026
The Global Economic Impact of a Potential Closure of the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategically important maritime chokepoints in the global economy. Located between Iran and Oman, this narrow waterway connects the Persian Gulf with...
March 2, 2026
Danish AI Startup Cernel Raises €4 Million to Build the Infrastructure for Agentic Commerce
A new Danish startup is positioning itself at the intersection of artificial intelligence and digital commerce. Cernel, an AI company based in Aarhus, Denmark, has raised €4 million in seed...
February 27, 2026
Walmart E-commerce Growth Highlights Strong Retail Earnings Momentum in the U.S.
Recent retail earnings reports in the United States confirm that digital commerce remains a central growth driver for major retailers, with Walmart emerging as one of the clearest examples. The...
February 26, 2026
SPOTLIGHT ON… Jordie Geuyen: Partnerships Director, Aviation and Trade Services at Hurricane Commerce
For Jordie Geuyen, Partnerships Director, Aviation and Trade Services at Hurricane Commerce, the defining challenge in global trade today is not speed, cost, or even capacity. It is data. After...
February 26, 2026
France Parcel Tax Debate: Impact on E-Commerce Competitiveness in the EU
France is currently at the centre of a tax debate affecting European e-commerce: the proposed increase in taxes on small imported parcels. Industry groups warn that unilateral national measures could...
February 24, 2026
Reveni Secures €7.5M Funding to Transform E-commerce Returns and Logistics in Europe
Madrid-based startup Reveni has secured €7.5 million in Series A funding to accelerate its international expansion and further develop its e-commerce logistics platform. The investment round was led by 13books...
February 20, 2026
Clonable raises €1 million in growth capital to accelerate  European online internationalisation
Gemert, February 18, 2026 by Clonable – Clonable, a SaaS internationalisation platform based in Gemert, has raised €1 million in growth capital. The Bossche Investeringsfonds is acting as lead investor. ...
February 18, 2026
Asia-Pacific E-Commerce Logistics Expected to Reach $269 billion in 2026
Asia-Pacific has become the global epicenter of e-commerce logistics growth, and specific Asia-Pacific E-Commerce Logistics are expected to reach $269 billion in 2026. The sector is projected to expand from...
February 17, 2026
Valentine’s Day Is Driving Quick Commerce Growth
Valentine’s Day continues to be a major commercial moment for retailers across Europe, increasingly shaped by e-commerce convenience and expectations for fast delivery. Recent market data indicate that consumers are...
February 16, 2026
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