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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
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
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
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
Is The End of Cheap Cross-Border E-Commerce?
How Regulation, Logistics, and Sustainability Are Reshaping Global Online Trade For more than a decade, cheap cross-border e-commerce has fueled global online retail growth. Consumers became accustomed to low-cost products...
February 10, 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
Swap Commerce Raises $100 Million Series C to Accelerate Global E-Commerce Expansion
Swap Commerce has raised $ 100 million in a Series C funding round, just six months after closing a $ 40 million Series B. The round was co-led by DST...
January 29, 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
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
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
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
China Tightens E-Commerce Regulation to Rein In Platform Price Wars
China has introduced a new wave of regulatory measures to stabilize competition in its e-commerce sector. The focus is on limiting aggressive practices that pressure merchants into deep discounts and...
January 9, 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
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