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Recent Eurostat data shows that more than one-third of online shoppers in the European Union experienced problems with their online orders last year, with late delivery being the most common issue. Even more alarming, in five EU member states over 50% of shoppers reported problems. For sellers, this isn’t just a logistics issue — it’s […]
Sudeep Singh, CEO of DMSMatrix, recently met with Yusuf Maitama Tuggar in London, marking an important step toward strengthening international collaboration in digital commerce and technology. The meeting highlights growing global interest in Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital economy. As one of Africa’s most dynamic markets, Nigeria is positioning itself at the center of the continent’s […]
📦 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 […]
📦 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 […]
🛍️ 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 […]
🧾 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 […]
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 […]
🧭 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 […]
What’s new?DHL eCommerce has released its 2025 Global E‑Commerce Trends Report, spotlighting how consumer behaviour is rapidly shifting across borders. Based on feedback from over 24,000 online shoppers in 24 countries, the report identifies AI integration and social commerce as the top trends reshaping the future of global retail. 📊 Key Findings 🤖 Why This […]
📅 Date: July 8–11, 2025 (midnight PDT start to midnight PDT finish) Amazon has officially announced Prime Day 2025 will be its longest shopping event ever — running from July 8 to July 11, giving shoppers four full days of exclusive deals and flash sales. This marks a major shift from the traditional two-day format, […]
