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Temu Reached Parity with Amazon in Cross-Border E-Commerce
Global cross-border e-commerce is undergoing a major shift. For the first time in years, Temu has reached the same level as Amazon in cross-border online shopping, with both platforms accounting...
January 26, 2026
Ursula von der Leyen Announces ‘EU Inc’: One Company, One Legal Entity in the EU
When Ursula von der Leyen publicly announced EU Inc in January 2026, she did more than introduce a new policy concept. As President of the European Commission, she explicitly referenced...
January 23, 2026
Google Launches Universal Commerce Protocol
Google has announced the launch of its Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), a new open standard designed to enable AI-driven buying experiences and instant checkout directly from AI interfaces such as...
January 21, 2026
How Tariffs Are Driving Up E-Commerce Prices in the United States
In 2025 and early 2026, new U.S. tariff policies began to significantly impact online retail pricing, disrupting global supply chains and pushing prices higher for consumers and sellers alike. What...
January 20, 2026
Temu Fined in Poland for Misleading Discount Pricing Practices
Poland’s competition authority has fined Temu for the way it presented discounts to consumers. The decision is part of a wider regulatory push across Europe to eliminate deceptive pricing practices...
January 19, 2026
eBay Announces the Expansion of Its Circular Fashion Fund
eBay has officially announced the expansion of its Circular Fashion Fund, extending the initiative to new international markets and reinforcing its long-term commitment to sustainable fashion. Originally launched in 2022,...
January 16, 2026
Amazon Supercenter: Amazon’s New Brick-and-Mortar Strategy
Amazon has announced a new supercenter-style physical store concept in Cook County, Chicago, marking a significant evolution in the company’s retail strategy. The format is designed to resemble a traditional...
January 15, 2026
Walmart and Google Deepen Their AI Partnership
Walmart and Google are actively expanding their strategic partnership to integrate advanced artificial intelligence into the retail shopping experience. Announced and detailed through multiple industry and financial reports in early...
January 14, 2026
The End of the EU Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Platform
The Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform of the European Union was officially discontinued in 2025, marking a significant change in how consumer e-commerce disputes are handled across Europe. After nearly...
January 12, 2026
Stord acquired Shipwire from Ceva Logistics
The acquisition of Shipwire by Stord, previously owned by Ceva Logistics, represents a structurally significant move in the global e-commerce fulfillment market. Beyond operational expansion, the deal has clear economic...
January 6, 2026
80% of Greek Consumers Shop Outside of the EU
A growing share of EU online shopping is flowing to marketplaces based outside the European Union. Greece has emerged as an extreme example of this shift. Recent survey data shows...
December 30, 2025
Christmas Returns Surge 2025: 20–25% of Holiday Purchases Returned, and Post-Christmas Volumes Jump Up to 45%
The Christmas season does not end on December 25 for e-commerce retailers. Instead, it triggers a second peak that is often more complex and costly than the sales rush itself:...
December 26, 2025
China Implements New Platform Rules to Reshape E-commerce Competition
China has introduced a new regulatory framework targeting pricing practices and algorithmic behavior on major online platforms. The rules are designed to curb forced low-price strategies and prevent the abuse...
December 22, 2025
DRAMpocalypse: Impact of Global Increase of DRAM
The global memory market entered a new phase in 2025 as DRAM pricing pressure accelerated and availability tightened. Unlike many past cycles, the driver is not only short-term demand spikes,...
December 20, 2025
Shein Opens a Major Logistics Center Near Wrocław, Poland
Shein has opened a large logistics center near Wrocław, in southwestern Poland, marking a significant step in the company’s European expansion strategy. The new facility is designed to function as...
December 18, 2025
EU Regulators Raid Temu’s Dublin Headquarters Amid Foreign Subsidy Investigation
European Union regulators have conducted a raid on Temu's Dublin headquarters as part of an investigation into potential violations of EU law on foreign subsidies. The move signals a significant...
December 15, 2025
Amazon Announces Major Seller and FBA Fee Reductions in the EU
Amazon has announced a significant reduction in the fees it charges third-party sellers across its European marketplaces, via FBA costs, marking one of the most substantial fee adjustments in recent...
December 13, 2025
Italy Targets “Small Parcel” Imports with a €2 Levy on Extra-EU E-commerce Shipments
Italy is taking a firm position in the growing European debate over "small parcel" (low-value) cross-border e-commerce. As part of its upcoming budget measures, the Italian government is moving toward...
December 12, 2025
Americans Spent $7.9 Million Per Day on OnlyFans in 2025
Americans continued to dominate global spending on OnlyFans in 2025, contributing an estimated $2.6 to $2.64 billion throughout the year. This represents a modest but significant increase from the 2.58...
December 11, 2025
Bleckmann Expands EU Footprint With New Distribution Center In Spain
Bleckmann, a leading supply chain management partner for fashion and lifestyle brands, proudly announces the opening of its new distribution centre (DC) in Riudellots - Spain. This strategic expansion strengthens...
December 9, 2025
TikTok Shop’s Generated More than 500 Million Dollars During BFCM
TikTok Shop has achieved a significant milestone in the U.S. e-commerce market. During the 2025 Black Friday to Cyber Monday period, the platform generated more than 500 million dollars in...
December 3, 2025
“670% surge” in AI-driven traffic fuels U.S. 2025 holiday ecommerce boom
U.S. online holiday shopping in 2025 has hit new highs, driven in large part by an extraordinary surge in AI-driven traffic. According to Adobe Analytics, sessions on U.S. retail sites...
December 2, 2025
Google Integrates Ads Into AI Search
Google has officially begun adding advertisements to its artificial intelligence-generated search responses, marking a decisive moment in the evolution of its search business. This development marks the first formal implementation...
November 25, 2025
Cloudflare’s Outage: Impact, Risks, And What It Reveals About E-Commerce Vulnerabilities
On November 18, 2025, Cloudflare suffered a global outage that briefly broke large parts of the internet. Major platforms such as ChatGPT, X (formerly Twitter), Canva, Ikea, and multiple public-sector...
November 19, 2025
Removal of the €150 Customs Duty Exemption For Low-Value E-commerce Consignments
The European Union has reached a political agreement to remove the €150 customs duty exemption for low-value e-commerce parcels imported from non-EU countries. The change will take effect from 2026,...
November 17, 2025
Meta Launches AI Video Feed “Vibes” in Europe
Meta has officially launched its new AI-powered video feed, Vibes, across European markets. Announced on November 6, 2025, this rollout marks a significant step in bringing generative AI content to...
November 10, 2025
OLAF & EUIPO Join Global Partners in Combating Fake Goods Online
The rapid growth of online retail in the European Union has brought enormous opportunities — and equally significant challenges. One of the most pressing issues is the proliferation of counterfeit...
October 30, 2025
Amazon Invests €1.4 Billion in The Netherlands
On October 27, 2025, Amazon announced a planned investment of more than €1.4 billion over the next three years (2025–2027) in the Netherlands. This marks Amazon’s most significant financial commitment...
October 27, 2025
Temu Doubles Its EU Profits to 1.7 billion dollars
Chinese e-commerce platform Temu, operated by Whaleco Technology in Ireland, has reported a dramatic surge in its European performance. The company more than doubled its pre-tax profits to nearly 120...
October 20, 2025
Bleckmann strengthens strategic partnership with Blakely Clothing
By Bleckmann - Bleckmann the leading logistics and supply chain management partner for fashion and lifestyle brands, is pleased to announce the expansion of its strategic partnership with the UK-based...
October 17, 2025
El Corte Inglés joins Bolt Food: Market Impact and Future Outlook
El Corte Inglés joins Bolt Food in a strategic partnership that reshapes the Spanish and Portuguese grocery delivery landscape. The move brings the retail giant’s extensive supermarket catalog to Bolt...
October 14, 2025
Katana Raises €14 Million to Boost European E-Commerce Manufacturing Tech
Estonian software company Katana has secured an additional €14 million as part of its extended Series B funding round. The investment strengthens Katana’s position as one of Europe’s leading platforms...
October 7, 2025
China Redirects Apparel Exports to Europe: What It Means for the EU Fashion Market
In response to the steep U.S. tariffs, Chinese apparel exporters are shifting a significant portion of their volume toward the EU. This surge in low-priced goods — often via e-commerce...
October 6, 2025
OpenAI Launches Sora 2 and Sora App: The Next Era of AI-Generated Video
OpenAI has doubled down on its ambitions in generative AI, specifically in video. On September 30, 2025, the company unveiled Sora 2, its next-generation audio and video model, alongside a...
October 3, 2025
Bitkom: 26% of German Tech Startups Are Considering Leaving Germany
Germany has long been regarded as one of Europe’s most innovative hubs, with Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg attracting global talent and capital. However, a new survey by Bitkom, the country’s...
September 30, 2025
Shein Opens Its Supply Chain to Other Fashion Brands
Shein Group Ltd. has taken a bold new step in the fast fashion industry: opening its ultra-fast supply chain in China to external fashion brands as a service. The initiative,...
September 29, 2025
ByteDance Retains Control of TikTok’s E-Commerce and Advertising in U.S. Operations
TikTok, one of the fastest-growing social media platforms and a rising force in online shopping, is undergoing significant structural changes in the United States. Under ongoing regulatory scrutiny, its parent...
September 26, 2025
Shein Fined €40 Million in France for Misleading Discounts
France has issued a record fine of €40 million against Shein, the fast-fashion giant, for misleading discount practices and unfair commercial tactics. The decision marks a significant moment in the...
September 25, 2025
Scout24 Buys Fotocasa and Habitaclia for €153M
German marketplace operator Scout24 has agreed to acquire Spanish real estate portals Fotocasa and Habitaclia from EQT for an enterprise value of about €153 million. The deal will close only...
September 24, 2025
Google & PayPal’s Big Bet on Agentic Commerce: What’s New and What It Means
Google and PayPal have just formalized a multi-year strategic partnership to reshape digital commerce using artificial intelligence. At the heart of this collaboration is the development of new AI-driven shopping...
September 22, 2025
Google’s Agent Payments Protocol (AP2): A New Standard for Trust in Agent-Driven Transactions
Google has unveiled the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), an open standard developed in collaboration with more than 60 technology and payments companies. AP2 is intended to simplify and secure transactions...
September 19, 2025
JD.com Expands into Europe: Strategic Moves and Market Impact
China’s e-commerce giant JD.com is accelerating its international expansion, with a clear focus on Europe. Known for its advanced logistics network and strong domestic presence, JD.com is now making strategic...
September 18, 2025
Global E-Commerce Forecast by 2030: Payments, Markets, and Key Players
E-commerce is on track for explosive growth over the next five years. A recent study by Juniper Research estimates that global e-commerce payments will exceed US$13 trillion by 2030, up...
September 17, 2025
Patagonia, Lacoste, and Fabletics Headline DELIVER America 2025 in Las Vegas
DELIVER America 2025, the leading matchmaking event for retail, commerce, and supply chain leaders, is set to take place on October 29–30, 2025, at the Horseshoe Hotel in Las Vegas....
September 15, 2025
Parcel Lockers in Europe 2025: Adoption, Growth, and E-commerce Impact
Parcel lockers are reshaping the last mile in Europe. With networks expanding across the continent and consumer adoption rising, lockers now represent a core component of e-commerce logistics. Growth is...
September 5, 2025
Sepi Agari Chooses Bleckmann’s Bscale Solution to Elevate Luxury Logistics
Bleckmann has announced a new partnership with Sepi Agari, a high-end handbags brand redefining modern luxury. Since July 2025, Sepi Agari has entrusted its logistics operations to Bleckmann’s Bscale fulfillment...
September 4, 2025
InPost Growth Slows in Poland Amid Legal Dispute with Allegro
InPost, one of Poland’s leading parcel locker operators, reported second-quarter results that met analyst expectations, but weaker demand in its home market highlighted ongoing challenges. The company achieved an adjusted...
September 3, 2025
Nordic E-commerce: Over 80% Shop Monthly and 73% Buy Across Borders
By summer’s end, the Nordic region (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland) remains one of Europe's most digitally mature e-commerce markets. According to PostNord’s Spring 2025 report, over 80% of consumers shop...
August 28, 2025
Intensifying VAT and Tax Compliance Reshapes E-Commerce in Italy
In 2025, Italy is taking a more aggressive stance on VAT enforcement and tax compliance, targeting both domestic and cross-border e-commerce operators. With tax revenue losses mounting and pressure from...
August 26, 2025
Fashion E-Commerce in France Set to Reach $18 Billion in 2025
France’s fashion e-commerce sector is on track to generate $18 billion in online sales by the end of 2025, solidifying its position as one of Europe’s most robust and fast-evolving...
August 25, 2025
State-Level Legal Action Targets Temu Over Privacy and Cybersecurity
In mid-2025, multiple U.S. states, including Kentucky, Nebraska, Arkansas, Illinois, and New York, filed lawsuits against the Chinese-owned e-commerce platform Temu, alleging widespread data privacy violations, malware-based surveillance, and intellectual...
August 22, 2025
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