marketplaces

Why marketplaces remain one of the smartest ways to enter Europe's eCommerce markets

For many online retailers, international expansion feels like a significant leap.Launching in a new country often means investing in localisation, marketing, logistics, customer service and compliance before there's any certainty...

July 2, 2026

How European SMEs Are Using Temu to Expand Overseas Faster + Case Studies

For many European small and medium-sized enterprises, international expansion has long been attractive but difficult. The European single market gives businesses access to a large consumer base, yet selling across...

June 2, 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

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

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

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

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

Amazon Accelerates Its EU Expansion

In 2025, Amazon accelerated its European growth strategy—ramping up investments in cloud infrastructure, fulfillment, same-day delivery, and marketplace logistics. These moves reinforce the company’s dominance in the EU retail and...

August 11, 2025

Survey: Online Shopping Preferences in Italy (2024)

Istituto Piepoli recently surveyed—with support from Temu—the latest online shopping preferences in Italy. Various factors, including technological advancements, changes in economic conditions, and the increasing influence of global e-commerce platforms,...

September 20, 2024

Temu has opened its marketplace to European merchants

Temu has opened its marketplace to European merchants responsible for its product range, inventory management, and product shipping. These conditions are because Temu determines the final prices of products to...

August 31, 2024

NIQ: 34% of Spain online purchases are done via Chinese platforms

34% of this year's online purchases in Spain in the first half were made on Chinese platforms such as Alibaba, Temu, or Shein. These platforms have a far higher market...

July 31, 2024

Vinted fined 2.3 million euros for ‘shadowbanning’ + Vinted official response

Vinted will have to pay a fine of 2.3 million euros for allegedly violating several aspects of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The fine follows complaints from several...

July 11, 2024

Discover Temu's expansion into Europe and its short-term plans!

Cross-Border Magazine Exclusive Interview Temu has become one of the world's leading marketplaces, and its expansion into Europe is a major event that could potentially forever change the way e-commerce...

June 28, 2024

Germany's online sales are marketplace and mobile

Over 50% of Germany's online sales came from marketplaces, and 55% of all online sales in that country were carried out on smartphones, for a total of 47 billion euros...

May 13, 2024

The German marketplace Otto aims to expand into the EU

Otto aims to expand its marketplace offering within the EU. The German distance-selling icon announced this alongside its annual financial results. In the fiscal year 2023/2024, Otto’s revenue decreased by...

April 15, 2024

Miravia will sponsor the Olympic Games in Paris 2024

Miravia will be one of the main sponsors of the next Olympic Games in Paris 2024, which will hosted between 26 July and 11 August. The Alibaba group's online sales...

March 13, 2024

Ocelot aims at conquering gamers' hearts with a dropshipping model

The gamer brand Ocelot, created by Grupo CVA, aims to capitalize on the growth of the gaming market by expanding its product portfolio and sales strategies with dropshipping and presence...

August 14, 2023

Shein wants to become a direct competitor to Amazon and Temu

With its strategy of selling its brand and incorporating third-party brands, Shein is becoming a marketplace platform, providing new growth opportunities. The change also involves a shift in content, expanding...

August 11, 2023

Demand for online marketplaces driven by lower-tier Chinese consumers

A report by Invesco about how China’s lower-tier cities are stepping up in consumption says that demand for online marketplaces is driven by lower-tier Chinese consumers. This shift allows merchants...

June 19, 2019

eTail Germany - 7-8 March - Berlin

Get it in your calendar, eTail is back. This March 7-8 in Berlin, join DACH's top retailing minds and become king of the retail jungle. Hear from retail's most progressive...

October 18, 2018

eBay Fulfilment and eBay Shipping launched in Germany

In Germany, eBay has started to offer two new logistic services: eBay Fulfilment and eBay Shipping, reports Tamebay.com. Both services will qualify sellers for eBay Plus a subscription service for...

October 12, 2018

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