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 […]
Amazon Leads Austria’s E-Commerce Market, Local Sellers Join 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. […]
DHL Introduces Monthly Flat Fee for Business Parcel Shipping
From July 1st, 2025, DHL will implement a new monthly fee structure for business customers who use its parcel and return services in Germany. This change applies to sellers using the DHL Business Customer Portal and has already been communicated directly to them through the platform. The fee, which applies to both DHL Parcel and […]
TikTok Shop Still Finding Its Feet in Germany
Two months after its launch in Germany, TikTok Shop has yet to win over most consumers. While the platform is gaining visibility, actual use remains limited. According to a recent survey by media agency OMD, just 2.5% of respondents had made a purchase on TikTok Shop by the end of May. TikTok Shop officially launched […]
Temu Survey: German Shoppers Report Saving 27% in 2024
Temu, the Chinese online marketplace that has been active in Europe for two years, recently shared results from a customer survey conducted in January 2025. The data highlights that German shoppers who used the platform in 2024 reported an average saving of 27% on their purchases. The survey, carried out in partnership with research firm […]
Arvato Opens New Logistics Center in Istanbul, Expanding Operations in Turkey
Arvato, a German third-party logistics provider, has announced the opening of its new logistics center in Istanbul, Turkey. This marks the company’s ninth warehouse in the country and is part of its ongoing efforts to grow its logistics network in the region. The new center spans 31,000 square meters and is spread across two floors. […]
DHL Shipping Now Integrated with Shopify in Germany
Shopify and DHL have entered into a partnership that allows online sellers in Germany to use DHL shipping services directly within Shopify’s platform. This means that Shopify merchants can now access DHL shipping without needing to leave their store dashboard or rely on external tools. The new integration aims to make shipping easier and more […]
DMSMatrix News: Online Shopping Keeps Growing in the Nordics
Online shopping has become a part of everyday life for people in the Nordic countries. According to the latest E-commerce in the Nordics Spring 2025 report by PostNord International, 83% of consumers in Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark said they had made an online purchase in the past 30 days. This shows a small but […]
Otto Group Returns to Profit with €165 Million Turnaround
After a tough financial period, the Otto Group is back in the black. The German retail and services group ended its most recent financial year, which closed in February, with a net profit of €165 million. This marks a significant turnaround from the previous year’s loss of €426 million. The company described the year as […]
Germany’s Ecommerce Sector Set to Grow by 4% in 2025, Says HDE Report
Germany’s ecommerce sector is showing steady growth, according to a new report from the German Retail Association (HDE). The organization has updated its forecast, now expecting online retail sales in the country to increase by 4% in 2025. This growth would bring total ecommerce revenue to around €92.4 billion by the end of the year. […]