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Shein falls into the red ahead of its Hong Kong IPO
Shein has reported a quarterly net loss as the fast-fashion e-commerce giant prepares for its long-awaited initial public offering in Hong Kong. The Singapore-headquartered retailer recorded a net loss of...
July 27, 2026
Notino reaches €1.76 billion as European cross-border growth accelerates
Czech beauty retailer Notino generated €1.76 billion in revenue during its latest financial year, reinforcing its position as one of Europe’s most successful cross-border e-commerce businesses. The Brno-based company closed...
July 24, 2026
Kord raises £6.4 million to unify onboarding, compliance and payments
UK fintech company Kord has raised £6.4 million in Series A funding to expand its platform for customer onboarding, regulatory compliance and payment processing. The round was led by Guinness...
July 21, 2026
EU ban on destroying unsold clothing and footwear enters into force
Large fashion companies operating in the European Union can no longer destroy unsold clothing, accessories and footwear under a new rule intended to reduce textile waste and promote more circular...
July 20, 2026
Shein’s European challenges weigh on its planned Hong Kong IPO
Shein is approaching one of the most important moments in its history. After unsuccessful attempts to list in New York and London, the online fashion retailer is preparing for a...
July 16, 2026
Prime Day 2026 proved speed and scalability make a competitive advantage - by fulfilmentcrowd
By fulfilmentcrowd - Consumer expectations continue to rise as four-day sales events place unprecedented pressure on eCommerce fulfillment operations Amazon's four-day Prime Day event has once again demonstrated that eCommerce...
July 15, 2026
Amazon Tightens Fulfilled by Merchant Requirements Across Europe
Amazon is introducing stricter delivery-performance requirements for merchants that fulfill customer orders through their own warehouses and logistics partners. The changes affect sellers using Fulfilled by Merchant (FBM) across several...
July 13, 2026
Uber Pauses Most of Its European Delivery Expansion as Delivery Hero Takeover Talks Continue
Uber has reportedly paused most of its planned Uber Eats expansion across Europe, marking a significant change in direction only months after announcing its intention to enter seven additional markets....
July 10, 2026
EU’s €3 fee on low-value e-commerce parcels is now in force
The European Union has introduced a new €3 customs duty on low-value e-commerce parcels imported from outside the EU, marking one of the most significant changes to cross-border online retail...
July 9, 2026
Tilt raises $26M as Europe’s live commerce race accelerates
London-based live commerce platform Tilt has raised $26 million in fresh funding, marking one of the most notable recent funding rounds in Europe’s e-commerce startup ecosystem. The investment comes as...
July 6, 2026
SPOTLIGHT ON...Ove Dokk, International Business Development Manager for GLS
Cross-border logistics is often described in terms of infrastructure, capacity, and technology. For Ove Dokk, International Business Development Manager at GLS, the differentiator is more human: proximity to customers, entrepreneurial...
June 30, 2026
Get Ready for the Parcel+Post Expo!
Parcel+Post Expo is the global innovation HUB for the postal, parcel and eCommerce industries. Taking place 23 & 24 September 2026, in London – the global capital of delivery innovation – the event...
June 18, 2026
Joybuy Opens to European Sellers as JD.com Steps Up Its European Marketplace Push
Joybuy, the European online retail platform owned by JD.com, is preparing for a significant shift in strategy. After launching in Europe as a first-party online department store, the company is...
June 17, 2026
Kaufland Expands to Spain and the Netherlands
Kaufland is accelerating its European marketplace expansion with the upcoming launch of its online platforms in Spain and the Netherlands. The German retail group, part of Schwarz Group alongside Lidl,...
June 15, 2026
Salesupply Launches its Renewed Hybrid AI Customer Service
[NIJMEGEN], 8 June 2026 - Salesupply today announces the launch of its fully renewed ecommerce customer service proposition: Hybrid AI Customer Service. The solution combines the speed, scalability and cost efficiency of...
June 8, 2026
Return Helper Raises US$4M Series A to Scale AI-Powered Cross-Border E-Commerce Returns
Return Helper has raised US$4 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-powered cross-border e-commerce returns infrastructure. The round highlights the growing importance of reverse logistics in international online...
June 4, 2026
EU Main Industries per Nation: Europe’s Technology Leaders by Country / 2026 Snapshot
Europe’s technology economy is not built around one single industrial model. Instead, the European Union is a mosaic of national specializations. Germany remains the bloc’s industrial and automotive powerhouse. The...
May 29, 2026
DELIVER Europe 2026: The Industry's Most Urgent Conversations Come to Amsterdam on 3+4 June
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - DELIVER Europe, the leading invitation-only event for retail and supply chain leaders, is spotlighting its full 2026 conference programme as the event enters its final weeks of...
May 21, 2026
Salesupply Joins the Emerce 100 Rank of Leading Fulfillment Shipping and Warehousing Providers
Salesupply returns to the annual Emerce 100 list, reinforcing its position as a recognized e-commerce operations partner for brands expanding across markets. Duiven, the Netherlands — May 2026 — Salesupply...
May 19, 2026
Smart Robotics gets €10M funding to scale AI-driven warehouse automation across Europe
Smart Robotics gets €10M funding in a Series A round designed to accelerate the company’s European expansion and strengthen its AI-powered robotic picking technology for logistics and warehouse operations. The...
May 18, 2026
fulfilmentcrowd acquires Fulfilment.nl to accelerate European growth
By fulfilmentcrowd - fulfilmentcrowd, the tech-led logistics provider backed by private equity firm Palatine, has acquired Fulfilment.nl, a high-growth Dutch eCommerce logistics specialist, accelerating its expansion within the strategically important...
May 13, 2026
Temu and QIMA Partnership Strengthens Product Compliance and Safety for Global E-Commerce
The Temu and QIMA partnership marks an important step in the evolution of global e-commerce compliance. As online marketplaces expand across more regions and product categories, platforms face growing pressure...
May 4, 2026
Marketplaces Now Dominate European E-Commerce
European e-commerce has entered a new era. The traditional model of brands selling primarily through their own online stores is being challenged by the rapid rise of digital marketplaces. In...
April 29, 2026
London, Lisbon and Larnaca Delivery in Two Days With GlobeCross
In 2025, the cross-border market in Europe totaled over €350 billion in value and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18% from 2026 to 2034, as shoppers look...
April 24, 2026
BrandOn Group and Salesupply Join Forces to Help Italian Brands Conquer International Markets
By Salesupply - Milan, April 17, 2026 - BrandOn Group, Italy's leading Merchant of Record for marketplaces, today announced a strategic partnership with Salesupply, a provider of global e-commerce internationalisation solutions including fulfillment and customer service. Together, the two companies offer Italian brands...
April 17, 2026
Webel Raises €4.3 Million Pre-Series A to Expand Its Marketplace Model Across Europe
Madrid-based Webel has closed a €4.3 million Pre-Series A funding round, marking an important milestone for the fast-growing digital marketplace. The new investment will support the company’s expansion across Europe,...
April 16, 2026
Dutch AI company Wonderful raises $150M
Amsterdam-based Wonderful has secured $150 million in Series B funding, reaching a valuation of around $2 billion and confirming its position as one of Europe’s fastest-growing AI startups. The round...
April 9, 2026
Otto.de Opens to Dutch Sellers: What Retailers Need to Know
Otto.de, Germany's second-largest online marketplace, has opened its platform to Dutch retailers. The move marks the first step in a broader European expansion strategy and gives Dutch ecommerce businesses access...
April 8, 2026
TikTok Shop Gains Real Traction in Europe
TikTok Shop is no longer a speculative experiment in Europe. It is rapidly becoming a viable and scalable sales channel, particularly in key markets such as Germany. Recent data show...
April 6, 2026
MyDello Raises €3.1 Million in Funding to Accelerate Digital Freight Forwarding in Europe
The Estonian logistics startup MyDello has raised €3.1 million in funding, marking another step forward in the digital transformation of freight forwarding in Europe. The investment highlights growing investor interest...
March 30, 2026
AI Use Generates CO₂ Comparable to a Small Country
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the most transformative technologies of the modern era. Yet, behind its innovation lies a growing environmental concern: its carbon footprint. Recent analyses suggest...
March 27, 2026
EU New Customs Authority: How the EU Is Reshaping E-commerce Imports
The EU New Customs Authority is set to transform how goods enter the European Union, responding directly to the explosive growth of cross-border e-commerce. With billions of low-value parcels flowing...
March 26, 2026
Airwallex European Expansion: A $1.1B Bet on the Future of Cross-Border Commerce in Europe
The Airwallex European expansion is one of the most significant fintech investment moves in recent years, signaling a major shift in how cross-border payments and e-commerce infrastructure will evolve across...
March 25, 2026
SPOTLIGHT ON… Paweł Zakielarz: CEO of Global24 and Shopreturns
The UK Market for EU Sellers: When Returns Become the Real Cross-Border Challenge  CBM: From your perspective, how difficult is it today for EU sellers to start selling to the UK?  Paweł Zakielarz:  Interestingly, the entry barrier itself is no longer the biggest challenge....
March 24, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
DELIVER Asia 2026 Announces Conference Agenda and Speaker Line-Up
DELIVER Asia 2026 has officially unveiled its conference agenda and confirmed speaker line-up ahead of its second edition, scheduled for 4–5 March 2026 at the Suntec Convention Centre in Singapore. ...
February 12, 2026
Paris-Based Dialog Secures €3.7M in Seed Funding
The European e-commerce technology landscape continues to attract investment, particularly in artificial intelligence solutions designed to improve online retail experiences. One notable example is the Paris-based startup Dialog, which secured...
February 11, 2026
German B2C Forecast: Approximately USD 97.2 billion by 2029
The German B2C e-commerce market is entering a new phase of accelerated growth and competitive transformation, and it is expected to reach USD 97.2 billion by 2029. This is According...
January 30, 2026
Swap Commerce Raises $100 Million Series C to Accelerate Global E-Commerce Expansion
Swap Commerce has raised $ 100 million in a Series C funding round, just six months after closing a $ 40 million Series B. The round was co-led by DST...
January 29, 2026
Meta accelerates its premium subscription strategy
Meta is moving forward with its revenue diversification strategy and is preparing to introduce new premium subscriptions across its core platforms: WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. The goal is to offer...
January 28, 2026
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