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Christmas Returns Surge 2025: 20–25% of Holiday Purchases Returned, and Post-Christmas Volumes Jump Up to 45%
The Christmas season does not end on December 25 for e-commerce retailers. Instead, it triggers a second peak that is often more complex and costly than the sales rush itself:...
December 26, 2025
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
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
EU Regulators Raid Temu’s Dublin Headquarters Amid Foreign Subsidy Investigation
European Union regulators have conducted a raid on Temu's Dublin headquarters as part of an investigation into potential violations of EU law on foreign subsidies. The move signals a significant...
December 15, 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
Italy Targets “Small Parcel” Imports with a €2 Levy on Extra-EU E-commerce Shipments
Italy is taking a firm position in the growing European debate over "small parcel" (low-value) cross-border e-commerce. As part of its upcoming budget measures, the Italian government is moving toward...
December 12, 2025
Americans Spent $7.9 Million Per Day on OnlyFans in 2025
Americans continued to dominate global spending on OnlyFans in 2025, contributing an estimated $2.6 to $2.64 billion throughout the year. This represents a modest but significant increase from the 2.58...
December 11, 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
Thomas Sjölin, Head of PostNord International: The Nordics is one of the world’s most attractive e-commerce regions
By PostNord - Courtesy of our partners at PostNord, today we want to share with all of you this engaging and insightful interview with Thomas Sjölin, Head of PostNord International....
November 26, 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
Vinted’s Breakthrough Year: Over €10 billion in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV)
In 2025, Vinted achieved a significant milestone by surpassing €10 billion in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) and moving toward €1 billion in annual revenue, driven by approximately 40 percent year-on-year...
November 20, 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
Alibaba.com Unveils “AI Mode” to Power Next-Generation B2B E-Commerce
Alibaba.com has announced a significant leap forward in its platform capabilities with the introduction of its new AI Mode, revealed at the CoCreate Europe event in London. The company reports...
November 14, 2025
Meta Launches AI Video Feed “Vibes” in Europe
Meta has officially launched its new AI-powered video feed, Vibes, across European markets. Announced on November 6, 2025, this rollout marks a significant step in bringing generative AI content to...
November 10, 2025
Black Friday 2025 Forecast in the EU: Will European E-Commerce Growth Slow Down?
Black Friday has become one of the most critical sales events in the European e-commerce calendar. What began as an American shopping phenomenon has evolved into a continental economic event...
November 6, 2025
Europe’s logistics market is set to add roughly USD 48.4 billion by 2029
Europe’s logistics market is projected to expand steadily through 2029, adding roughly USD 48.4 billion at a moderate compound growth rate. The primary engine is e-commerce, driven by rising B2C...
November 4, 2025
The Double 11 Shopping Festival: China’s Biggest Online Retail Event Explained
Every November, China’s e-commerce platforms erupt into a shopping frenzy unlike anything else in the world. Known as the Double 11 Shopping Festival or Singles’ Day, this annual event has...
November 3, 2025
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