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Kord raises £6.4 million to unify onboarding, compliance and payments
UK fintech company Kord has raised £6.4 million in Series A funding to expand its platform for customer onboarding, regulatory compliance and payment processing. The round was led by Guinness...
July 21, 2026
EU ban on destroying unsold clothing and footwear enters into force
Large fashion companies operating in the European Union can no longer destroy unsold clothing, accessories and footwear under a new rule intended to reduce textile waste and promote more circular...
July 20, 2026
EU Fintech Industry Impact on Global E-commerce
The European Union’s fintech industry has become a major infrastructure provider for global e-commerce. European companies now process trillions of euros in payments, provide financing to millions of online shoppers,...
July 17, 2026
Uber Pauses Most of Its European Delivery Expansion as Delivery Hero Takeover Talks Continue
Uber has reportedly paused most of its planned Uber Eats expansion across Europe, marking a significant change in direction only months after announcing its intention to enter seven additional markets....
July 10, 2026
EU’s €3 fee on low-value e-commerce parcels is now in force
The European Union has introduced a new €3 customs duty on low-value e-commerce parcels imported from outside the EU, marking one of the most significant changes to cross-border online retail...
July 9, 2026
France’s E-Commerce Crackdown: What the New Parcel Fee and Fast-Fashion Law Mean for Online Sellers
France is becoming one of Europe’s most active testing grounds for the next phase of e-commerce regulation. In the space of just a few days, the country suspended its own...
July 1, 2026
DELIVER Europe 2026: The Invite-Only Matchmaking Event Where Retail Supply Chain’s Future Gets Decided
Amsterdam, June 2026 - In a world of trade volatility, AI disruption and mounting pressure to build supply chains that are faster, greener and more resilient, 2,000 of retail and...
June 29, 2026
A Practical Guide to the EU’s New Low-Value Parcel Rules for E-Commerce Businesses
The European Union is changing the way low-value e-commerce parcels from outside the bloc are treated at customs. For online retailers, marketplaces, logistics providers, fulfillment operators, and non-EU sellers shipping...
June 25, 2026
The €3 duty is not the problem. The border is
By Timon van den Berg, Director of Fulfillment at Salesupply - For many Non-EU ecommerce brands, the latest DHL Globalmail suspension will feel uncomfortably familiar. Five years after Brexit forced...
June 22, 2026
The Evolution of Cross-Border E-Commerce: An Interview with the Voices of Experience within Spring GDS
Jeroen Leenders (CBM): Today, we are looking back at a massive transformation. Over the last twenty-five years, the global logistics and supply chain sector has evolved from a paper-heavy, localized...
June 22, 2026
Joybuy Opens to European Sellers as JD.com Steps Up Its European Marketplace Push
Joybuy, the European online retail platform owned by JD.com, is preparing for a significant shift in strategy. After launching in Europe as a first-party online department store, the company is...
June 17, 2026
Kaufland Expands to Spain and the Netherlands
Kaufland is accelerating its European marketplace expansion with the upcoming launch of its online platforms in Spain and the Netherlands. The German retail group, part of Schwarz Group alongside Lidl,...
June 15, 2026
Parcel+Post Expo 2026 to Bring Global Postal, Parcel and eCommerce Leaders to London
Parcel+Post Expo will return on 23 and 24 September 2026 in London, bringing together the global postal, parcel and eCommerce industries for two days of innovation, networking and strategic insight....
June 8, 2026
The Physical Walls of AI: The Numbers Behind the Energy, Water, and Infrastructure Challenge
Artificial intelligence is often presented as a software revolution. But the numbers tell a more physical story. AI does not run in the abstract. It runs inside data centers. Those...
June 8, 2026
The Sustainable Logistics Chain: Ambition vs. Feasibility in E-commerce and Transport
Achieving a net-zero carbon footprint is no longer an optional marketing gimmick; it is a strategic necessity. Companies across the globe are committing to ambitious net-zero targets. However, translating these...
June 4, 2026
Return Helper Raises US$4M Series A to Scale AI-Powered Cross-Border E-Commerce Returns
Return Helper has raised US$4 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-powered cross-border e-commerce returns infrastructure. The round highlights the growing importance of reverse logistics in international online...
June 4, 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
Eurovision Economic Impact for Hosting Cities
The Eurovision Economic Impact debate has become increasingly relevant for cities, broadcasters, tourism boards, and public authorities across Europe. Hosting the Eurovision Song Contest is no longer viewed simply as...
May 17, 2026
fulfilmentcrowd acquires Fulfilment.nl to accelerate European growth
By fulfilmentcrowd - fulfilmentcrowd, the tech-led logistics provider backed by private equity firm Palatine, has acquired Fulfilment.nl, a high-growth Dutch eCommerce logistics specialist, accelerating its expansion within the strategically important...
May 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
E-commerce in the Nordics 2026: Key Findings from PostNord’s Spring Report
The Nordic e-commerce market is entering 2026 with renewed momentum. After several years shaped by inflation, high interest rates, and cautious consumer spending, households across Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway...
May 4, 2026
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