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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
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
TikTok Officially Becomes a Major Shopping Platform in the U.S.
TikTok has completed its transformation from an entertainment-first social network into a fully fledged e-commerce platform in the U.S. With the consolidation and rapid expansion of TikTok Shop, the company...
January 5, 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
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
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
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
Season’s Holiday Online Spending Expected to Pass $250 Billion
According to recent industry forecasts, U.S. online sales during the 2025 holiday season (November 1 to December 31) are projected to reach approximately 253.4 billion dollars, reflecting year-on-year growth of...
November 21, 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
Nordic E-Commerce on the Rise: Why Global E-Tailers Should Look North
By PostNord - PostNord’s new report, titled "E-commerce in the Nordics, Autumn 2025," reveals a market full of opportunities for global e-tailers. Based on consumer surveys conducted across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland,...
November 11, 2025
EU Cracks Down on Non-EU E-Commerce Imports: What You Need to Know
How low-value shipments, product safety, and marketplace liability are driving new regulations in the European Union The European Union is intensifying its enforcement against non-EU imports entering through e-commerce platforms....
October 22, 2025
Operation Calypso: Europe Loses ~€50 Billion Annually to Customs and VAT Fraud
Europe is reportedly losing around €50 billion each year to tax evasion and customs fraud, according to the European Union’s chief prosecutor. The scale of the problem underscores how organized...
October 7, 2025
Zalando Enters Portugal: Expansion Strategy, Challenges, and Market Impact
The European fashion and lifestyle e-commerce giant Zalando is entering Portugal as part of its 2025 expansion strategy. Alongside Greece and Bulgaria, Portugal is one of the new markets that...
October 2, 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
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
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
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