DHL eCommerce is increasing its focus on Eastern Europe as it looks to acquire additional parcel delivery companies in the region. The planned acquisition of Venipak, which operates across the Baltic states, represents the latest step in the division’s European expansion strategy. DHL eCommerce CEO Pablo Ciano has identified Eastern Europe as a key focus […]
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 […]
TikTok Shop Expands Cross-Border Selling Between the EU and UK
European and British sellers will soon gain new opportunities to reach consumers across borders through TikTok Shop. TikTok Shop is set to expand its cross-border e-commerce capabilities, enabling sellers from eight European Union member states to offer their products directly to consumers in the United Kingdom. The move will also work in the opposite direction, […]
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 […]