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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
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
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