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TikTok Shop, the e-commerce arm of the popular short-form video platform, is implementing changes to its fee structure for UK-based sellers. Effective September 2nd, the platform’s commission fee will increase from 5% to 9%. Balancing Fee Increases with Seller Support While this marks the first fee adjustment since TikTok Shop’s UK launch in 2022, the […]

TikTok and Amazon have entered into a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to seamlessly integrate Amazon products into the TikTok shopping experience, offering users a more convenient and engaging way to discover and purchase items. Amazon Products on TikTok’s For You Page As part of the partnership, TikTok users will begin to encounter Amazon product […]

China’s e-commerce giants, Alibaba and ByteDance, are showing signs of a potential detente in the fiercely competitive price war that has gripped the industry. Both companies have recently announced policy changes aimed at shifting focus away from aggressive discounting and towards a more sustainable growth model. Douyin Adopts a More Refined Pricing Strategy ByteDance’s e-commerce […]

Amazon has released its annual report highlighting the remarkable performance of German small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on its platform. Despite economic challenges, German SMEs achieved a 10% increase in cross-border sales in 2023, generating a combined revenue of €5.5 billion. Steady Growth Amidst a Challenging Year The 10% growth rate mirrors the performance of […]

British fashion retailer Next has reported robust financial performance, bucking the trend of struggling online peers such as Asos and Boohoo. The company’s strong showing, particularly in the realm of cross-border sales, has driven upward revisions to its profit expectations. Outpacing the Competition While Asos and Boohoo grapple with maintaining online sales, Next has demonstrated […]

Online fashion platform Zalando has announced positive financial results for the second quarter of 2024, signaling a recovery from the challenges faced in the previous year. The company reported a revenue increase of 3.4% year-over-year to €2.6 billion, accompanied by a significant boost in profitability. Improved Profitability and Growth Zalando’s Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) also […]

The meteoric rise of discount shopping giant Temu has been accompanied by growing concerns about its business practices. Recent reports of protests by mainland suppliers alleging unfavorable platform terms have cast a shadow over the company’s rapid expansion. Supplier Complaints Surface Hundreds of mainland suppliers reportedly staged a protest at Temu’s Guangzhou office, voicing their […]

We are excited to announce that all active DMS users will have full access to our newly launched service, DMSDrive. DMSDrive is a cloud-based storage and image management solution designed specifically for e-commerce businesses like yours. DMSDrive offers a secure and efficient way to store, organize, and manage your product images and other files. The […]

Boohoo, the popular online fashion retailer, is expanding its business model with the launch of a new marketplace platform. The platform, dubbed Boohoo Brands, will feature a curated selection of up to 200 fashion, lifestyle, and beauty labels. The marketplace is powered by Mirakl’s e-commerce software, the same technology that underpins the successful transformation of […]

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is set to reignite its e-commerce expansion plans in Europe with the upcoming launch of TikTok Shop in Ireland and Spain. Following a strategic pause in its European rollout, the company is now gearing up for a phased launch, with Ireland and Spain serving as the initial focus markets. […]