📦 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 […]
Explosive Growth: InPost Partners with Vinted to Supercharge EU Marketplace Logistics
📦 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 […]
Temu & Shein Shift Focus to EU as Marketplace Growth Accelerates in Europe
🛍️ 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 […]
Logistics Boom: Global 3PL Market to Soar to $1.9 Trillion by 2030
🧾 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 […]
Sellers Win as Amazon Waives Surcharge on Walmart Marketplace Fulfillment
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 […]
Alibaba Launches Super Marketplace by Merging Travel, Food & Retail – Here’s What It Means
🧭 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 […]
EU to Hold Ecommerce Platforms Accountable for Unsafe Goods
The European Union is planning to introduce new measures aimed at reducing the number of unsafe and illegal products entering the market through online platforms. The proposed regulations would make ecommerce companies such as Temu, Shein, and Amazon responsible for ensuring that products sold on their platforms comply with EU safety standards. This move comes […]
DHL Global Forwarding Introduces New Cross-Border Ecommerce Solutions
DHL Global Forwarding has launched new cross-border ecommerce solutions in response to the continued growth of China’s ecommerce sector, which remains robust despite global economic uncertainties. As China’s online retail market thrives, especially in international trade, DHL’s new offering aims to help businesses efficiently manage their cross-border operations and tap into the rapidly expanding market. […]
Alibaba.com Launches US Credit Card for Wholesale Businesses
Alibaba.com, a leading global B2B wholesale platform, has announced the launch of the Alibaba.com Business Edge Credit Card in the United States. This credit card program caters specifically to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) looking to source products from Alibaba.com suppliers. Rewards for Wholesale Purchases The Alibaba.com Business Edge Credit Card offers rewards designed to […]
DMSMatrix Launches Shopify Extension: Simplify E-commerce Operations
DMSMatrix, the comprehensive ERP solution for e-commerce, is excited to announce the launch of its Shopify extension, now available on the Shopify App Store. This integration empowers merchants to efficiently manage their e-commerce operations directly from the DMSMatrix platform, ensuring seamless product management, order processing, inventory synchronization, and tracking updates. With DMSMatrix’s Shopify extension, merchants […]