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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
Marketplace Usage Across the EU: A Data-Intensive Snapshot of Europe’s Platform Economy
Marketplace usage across the EU has become one of the most important indicators of how European e-commerce is evolving. Online marketplaces are now a major route to market for businesses,...
May 8, 2026
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
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
American Eagle Winds Down Its Third-Party Logistics Venture
American Eagle Outfitters is stepping back from an ambitious logistics strategy that once aimed to challenge large marketplace-driven fulfillment models. The retailer is winding down its third-party logistics operations, closing...
February 4, 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
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
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
Amazon’s New AI Selling Support Is Raising Seller Alarm Bells
Amazon is pushing deeper into “agentic” commerce, where AI doesn’t just recommend products but can also take actions that affect listings, merchandising, and even purchasing flows.  Alongside seller-facing tools that...
January 8, 2026
Global E-commerce 2025 Wrap Up: Main Milestones, Tech Achievements, and Year-on-Year Comparison!
The year is finished! And we at Cross Border Magazine want to take this opportunity to review how global e-commerce has evolved over the past 2025. Join us for this...
December 31, 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
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
U.S. E-Commerce Holiday Sales 2025 Expected to Exceed $250 Billion, According to Adobe
The 2025 U.S. holiday e-commerce season is forecast to break records, with online sales projected to surpass $250 billion between November 1 and December 31, according to the latest Adobe...
November 1, 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
JD.com’s Takeover of Ceconomy: Competition Cleared, Security Scrutiny Continues
A significant move in European retail: China’s JD.com takeover of Ceconomy has won approval from Germany’s competition authority, the parent company of MediaMarkt and Saturn. But while antitrust concerns have...
September 22, 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
Black Friday 2025 Playbook: Proven Strategies For Brand Sites And Marketplace Sellers
Black Friday 2025 falls on Friday, November 28, with Cyber Monday on December 1. Expect promotions to roll out from early November and intensify through Cyber Week. Shoppers now treat...
September 9, 2025
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