Month: April 2025

A recent forecast by Forrester Research indicates that e-commerce sales across Europe’s five largest economies—France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK—are expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%, increasing from €389 billion in 2024 to €565 billion by 2029. This growth is attributed to several factors, including a stronger economy, […]

InPost, the Polish parcel locker company, has announced a significant partnership with Lithuanian online marketplace Vinted, extending their collaboration until the end of 2027. This agreement encompasses parcel deliveries across eight European countries: Poland, the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. This strategic alliance aligns with InPost’s broader European expansion strategy. […]

Payment provider MultiSafepay has reported a significant rise in its transaction volume, marking a 44% year-on-year increase. Alongside this, the company also saw an 11% increase in its customer base. The announcement was made by MultiSafepay through a recent press release. Founded in 1999 and based in the Netherlands, MultiSafepay has long been a familiar […]

Online sellers using Amazon’s Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) service may soon see lower fees, as the ecommerce giant prepares to implement a new pricing method. Starting May 15, 2025, Amazon will reduce fulfillment fees for certain product categories, including clothing, accessories, backpacks, and handbags. The updated fee structure changes how Amazon calculates charges for these […]

Online shopping across borders in Europe is picking up speed. In 2024, cross-border ecommerce sales in Europe reached €275.6 billion. That’s more than a 16% increase compared to the previous year, showing that more people are comfortable buying from stores based in other European countries. Cross-border ecommerce now makes up 36% of the total online […]

Online shopping continued to gain ground in Italy last year. In 2024, Italian ecommerce reached a total value of €85.4 billion, marking a 6% increase compared to 2023. This growth shows that more people are getting comfortable with buying things online. Whether it’s booking a trip, ordering clothes, or paying for digital services, Italians are […]

Kaufland, a major European retailer, has announced its plan to extend its online marketplace to France and Italy by the end of this summer. This move signifies a significant step in the company’s ongoing strategy to establish itself as a prominent player in the European e-commerce landscape. Gerald Schönbucher, CEO of Kaufland e-commerce, articulated the […]

DHL, a major parcel delivery service in Germany, has announced an adjustment to its pricing structure for online retailers during the peak holiday season. This change includes a new, additional fee during the two weeks leading up to Christmas, which are expected to see the highest volume of shipments. For the past three years, DHL […]

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has said that new US tariffs on Chinese imports may lead to price increases for customers, particularly through third-party sellers on the platform. Speaking in an interview with CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin, Jassy explained that while Amazon itself will try to absorb costs where it can, many independent sellers may have […]

In a move that will likely affect German online retailers, DHL has announced changes to its parcel delivery pricing structure during the peak holiday season. The company, a major player in the logistics sector, will implement a surcharge for deliveries made in November and December, a practice they have maintained for the past three years. […]