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Customer Journey During Peak Season in the Benelux: Salesupply, Returnless, and Sendcloud report!
The post-purchase phase has become one of the most decisive battlegrounds in modern e-commerce. While competitive pricing, product availability, and fast checkout remain essential, customer loyalty and long-term revenue increasingly...
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
E-Commerce Logistics in the EU vs the USA: Key Differences, Challenges and Strategic Implications
E-commerce logistics in the European Union and the United States operate within two highly developed but structurally different ecosystems. While both markets are mature and technologically advanced, logistics strategies must...
February 11, 2026
The New EU Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) represents one of the most significant sustainability regulations affecting e-commerce and retail logistics in recent years. Designed to reduce packaging waste...
February 6, 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
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
Why AI Isn’t Boosting E-Commerce Growth Across the EU Yet
Artificial intelligence is frequently presented as a key growth driver for European e-commerce. From product recommendations and dynamic pricing to customer service automation and demand forecasting, AI is often positioned...
January 22, 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
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
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
QXO Secures $1.2 Billion Investment to Accelerate Growth in B2B E-Commerce Services
QXO has secured a $1.2 billion investment led by funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, marking one of the most significant funding rounds in the B2B e-commerce services market in...
January 7, 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
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
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
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
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
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