Qatar Steps Up Efforts to Attract Chinese Businesses as Supply Chains Diversify

Qatar is intensifying efforts to attract Chinese companies as businesses reassess global supply chains and look for ways to diversify operations closer to key customer markets. The shift comes amid disruption to trade routes in the Gulf, adding urgency to a broader trend already underway: Chinese businesses are increasingly establishing operations and distribution networks in […]

Temu Reaches the Top Tier of European E-Commerce, Ranking No. 1 in Four Markets

Temu has rapidly strengthened its position across European e-commerce, ranking among the continent’s leading online retailers and taking the No. 1 position in four markets, according to ECDB’s analysis of 2025 e-commerce data. Temu ranks first in Finland, Croatia, Hungary and Slovenia. ECDB notes that these four markets share a notable characteristic: none has a […]

Google Shopping Product Carousels Disappear Across EEA, Creating New Visibility Challenge for Online Retailers

Google’s shopping-related search experience across the European Economic Area (EEA) is undergoing a significant change, with product carousels reportedly disappearing almost entirely from organic Shopping-related search results. For online retailers and brands, the change represents a potentially substantial shift in how products are discovered through Google. Product carousels have traditionally provided retailers with prominent organic […]

Allegro Extends Its E-commerce Ecosystem Beyond Its Marketplace

Allegro is taking steps to extend its e-commerce ecosystem beyond its own marketplace, with plans to make selected tools and services available to selling partners for use in their own online stores. The offering is expected to include logistics, financial and advertising solutions, giving sellers access to capabilities developed within Allegro’s marketplace ecosystem while operating […]

DMSMatrix Featured Among “Must-See Exhibitors” at eCommerce Expo London 2026

DMSMatrix, a global eCommerce enablement platform, is set to showcase its cross-border marketplace solutions at eCommerce Expo London 2026, taking place on 23–24 September 2026 at ExCeL London. The company has been highlighted among the event’s “Must-See Exhibitors,” bringing further attention to DMSMatrix’s solutions for brands and sellers looking to streamline operations and expand into […]

France Introduces New Levy on Ultra-Fast Fashion, Raising Costs for Cross-Border Fashion Sellers

France has introduced a new levy on ultra-fast fashion products, marking another significant regulatory development for international e-commerce platforms selling into the European market. The measure, which came into effect this week, is part of France’s broader effort to address the environmental and economic impact of ultra-fast fashion. The levy is expected to increase progressively, […]

Bol Extends Lead Over Amazon in the Netherlands as Marketplace Growth Diverges

September 10, 2026 — Bol has strengthened its position as the Netherlands’ leading ecommerce marketplace, widening its lead over Amazon.nl last year, according to a new ranking from ECDB. The Dutch market leader recorded strong growth during the year, while Amazon.nl expanded at a significantly slower pace. The divergent growth rates have further increased the […]

EU’s New Packaging Regulation Raises Compliance Bar for Global Exporters

The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has become applicable across the bloc, introducing new requirements for packaging placed on the European market. The European Union’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) became applicable across all member states this week, replacing the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive that had governed the sector […]

Compare Group Expands Price Comparison Platforms to Four New European Markets

The expansion into Spain, Portugal, Italy and Austria brings the company’s presence to 12 European countries. Compare Group, the owner of several price comparison platforms, is set to expand its operations into Spain, Portugal, Italy and Austria on 7 September. The expansion will bring Compare Group’s platforms to a total of 12 European countries, strengthening […]

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