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In today’s digital age, ecommerce has become an integral part of the global economy. From small local businesses to large multinational corporations, ecommerce has provided a level playing field for businesses of all sizes to compete on a global scale. However, as ecommerce continues to evolve and expand, businesses are facing increasing challenges in managing […]
📦 What’s New? The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially opened an investigation into the proposed merger between DHL eCommerce UK and Evri, two of the country’s largest parcel delivery companies. If approved, the deal would combine: This would create a logistics powerhouse, rivaling Royal Mail, DPD, and InPost–Yodel in scale and market […]
📦 What’s New? InPost, the European parcel locker giant, has signed a long-term agreement with Vinted, the secondhand fashion marketplace, to manage deliveries across eight European countries through 2027. This includes: 🇬🇧 UK🇫🇷 France🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇹 Italy🇵🇱 Poland🇧🇪 Belgium🇳🇱 Netherlands🇵🇹 Portugal InPost will provide delivery services for millions of Vinted users, streamlining cross-border fulfillment and last-mile […]
🛍️ What’s New? Chinese e-commerce giants Temu and Shein are rapidly redirecting their growth focus toward Europe and the UK in response to rising tariffs and regulatory headwinds in the U.S. With U.S. policy changes eliminating duty-free thresholds on low-value imports, both platforms are now aggressively investing in Europe to maintain momentum. 🌍 Why It […]
🧾 What’s New? According to a recent Research & Markets forecast, the global third-party logistics (3PL) market is expected to grow from $1.1 trillion in 2024 to an estimated $1.9 trillion by 2030, driven primarily by the rapid expansion of e‑commerce and the adoption of omni-channel fulfillment strategies. 📦 What’s Driving the Surge? The growth […]
What’s New? In a move that benefits multi-channel sellers, Amazon has officially waived its 5% surcharge on Walmart Marketplace orders fulfilled via Amazon’s Multi-Channel Fulfilment (MCF). The surcharge—previously applied when using MCF for non-Amazon platforms—will remain waived until January 14, 2026. This means sellers can now route Walmart orders through Amazon warehouses without penalty, even […]
🧭 What’s New? Alibaba has announced a major internal restructuring—merging its food delivery service, Ele.me, and travel booking platform, Fliggy, into its China e-commerce division. The consolidation supports Alibaba’s strategy to lead in “instant retail”, which focuses on 30-to-60-minute delivery experiences across categories. The integration will streamline operations, unify consumer data, and strengthen Alibaba’s position […]
What’s new?DHL eCommerce has released its 2025 Global E‑Commerce Trends Report, spotlighting how consumer behaviour is rapidly shifting across borders. Based on feedback from over 24,000 online shoppers in 24 countries, the report identifies AI integration and social commerce as the top trends reshaping the future of global retail. 📊 Key Findings 🤖 Why This […]
📅 Date: July 8–11, 2025 (midnight PDT start to midnight PDT finish) Amazon has officially announced Prime Day 2025 will be its longest shopping event ever — running from July 8 to July 11, giving shoppers four full days of exclusive deals and flash sales. This marks a major shift from the traditional two-day format, […]
This year’s 618 shopping festival in China has started strong, with Alibaba and JD.com reporting a noticeable rise in sales—especially in categories supported by government subsidies. The 618 event, which originally began as a promotion for JD.com’s anniversary, has become one of the biggest online sales periods in China, second only to Singles’ Day in […]
In 2024, online shopping in Austria saw steady growth, with total consumer spending reaching just over €10.5 billion. Of that, more than €4.3 billion was spent on Amazon alone—putting the platform firmly in the lead, with a commanding 41% market share. These figures come from a recent report by the Austrian Retail Association and ECDB. […]
