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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
What international shoppers expect, and where many brands fall short
By fulfilmentcrowd - Cross-border eCommerce has shifted from opportunity to expectation. Many of today’s consumers don’t think twice about buying from overseas retailers, as the barriers that once held them...
May 1, 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
London, Lisbon and Larnaca Delivery in Two Days With GlobeCross
In 2025, the cross-border market in Europe totaled over €350 billion in value and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18% from 2026 to 2034, as shoppers look...
April 24, 2026
The AI is Driving E-Commerce Growth in the USA
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend in online retail. It is already reshaping how American companies attract shoppers, convert traffic, fulfill orders, and build long-term customer loyalty. Across...
April 22, 2026
BrandOn Group and Salesupply Join Forces to Help Italian Brands Conquer International Markets
By Salesupply - Milan, April 17, 2026 - BrandOn Group, Italy's leading Merchant of Record for marketplaces, today announced a strategic partnership with Salesupply, a provider of global e-commerce internationalisation solutions including fulfillment and customer service. Together, the two companies offer Italian brands...
April 17, 2026
TikTok Shop Gains Real Traction in Europe
TikTok Shop is no longer a speculative experiment in Europe. It is rapidly becoming a viable and scalable sales channel, particularly in key markets such as Germany. Recent data show...
April 6, 2026
What's Behind Temu's Rapid Rise in Europe?
By Vinny O'Brien - You know Temu, right? No, I'm not talking about buying gadgets or cheap kitchenware - I'm talking about the biggest retail education the West has received...
March 31, 2026
MercadoLibre’s $11 Billion Bet on Brazil E-Commerce Future
MercadoLibre has announced a $11 billion investment in Brazil for 2026, marking one of the largest single-year commitments in the history of Latin American eCommerce. The move represents a 50%...
March 31, 2026
MyDello Raises €3.1 Million in Funding to Accelerate Digital Freight Forwarding in Europe
The Estonian logistics startup MyDello has raised €3.1 million in funding, marking another step forward in the digital transformation of freight forwarding in Europe. The investment highlights growing investor interest...
March 30, 2026
Airwallex European Expansion: A $1.1B Bet on the Future of Cross-Border Commerce in Europe
The Airwallex European expansion is one of the most significant fintech investment moves in recent years, signaling a major shift in how cross-border payments and e-commerce infrastructure will evolve across...
March 25, 2026
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