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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
Intra-EU Trade Snapshot: Current State, Key Trends and Main Highlights in 2026
Intra-EU trade remains one of the strongest pillars of the European economy. While global markets face geopolitical uncertainty, tariff disputes, and slower growth, trade inside the European Union continues to...
April 15, 2026
BNPL in Europe Reaches Mainstream Adoption Across the Market
BNPL in Europe has crossed an important milestone. What was once seen as an alternative payment option mainly used by younger digital shoppers has now become part of mainstream consumer...
April 13, 2026
Spring GDS Impact Report 2025: From Measurement to Meaningful Decarbonization in Cross-Border Logistics
The newly released Spring GDS Impact Report 2025 marks a significant milestone for the company, offering a consolidated view of its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) progress. As cross-border e-commerce...
April 10, 2026
The New Wave of E-commerce Regulations in the European Union
The European Union is entering a new phase in the regulation of digital commerce. After years of rapid growth driven by cross-border trade, marketplaces, and platform economies, regulators are now...
April 10, 2026
AI Regulation and E-commerce: EU vs USA vs China (2026)
Artificial Intelligence has rapidly become a foundational technology in e-commerce, from product recommendations and dynamic pricing to autonomous agents and generative content. However, regulation is evolving unevenly across regions. The...
April 7, 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
What's Behind Temu's Rapid Rise in Europe?
By Vinny O'Brien - You know Temu, right? No, I'm not talking about buying gadgets or cheap kitchenware - I'm talking about the biggest retail education the West has received...
March 31, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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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