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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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

The expansion into Spain, Portugal, Italy and Austria brings the company’s presence to 12 European countries. Compare Group, the owner of several price comparison platforms, is set to expand its operations into Spain, Portugal, Italy and Austria on 7 September. The expansion will bring Compare Group’s platforms to a total of 12 European countries, strengthening […]

Half of surveyed businesses also increased production capacity, hired staff, or both European small businesses are increasingly using online marketplaces to expand beyond their domestic borders, with new research showing that Temu is helping many sellers reach new markets and scale their operations. According to the findings, 34 percent of European small businesses selling on […]

United Kingdom — Amazon has officially launched its Prime Air drone delivery service in the UK, bringing autonomous aerial delivery into another major ecommerce market. The service is operating from an Amazon fulfillment center near Darlington, England, allowing eligible customers within a 12-kilometer radius to receive select items delivered directly by drone. The launch represents […]

Chinese e-commerce platforms including AliExpress, Banggood, SHEIN and Temu are proving particularly popular among consumers in Southern Europe, according to research from the European Central Bank (ECB). The findings highlight the growing influence of cross-border e-commerce in European retail, with consumers drawn to platforms that combine competitive pricing with an extensive range of products. Southern […]

As online retail becomes increasingly fragmented across marketplaces, websites, social commerce and other digital channels, inconsistent data and unpredictable demand are creating growing challenges for sellers. DMSMatrix highlights the importance of connected data and smarter forecasting to help retailers navigate today’s complex omnichannel environment. For many online sellers, maintaining consistent product, inventory, order and sales […]

DMSMatrix | Press Release21 August 2026 Amazon expands AWD to Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, giving sellers access to long-term bulk storage and automated FBA replenishment Amazon has expanded its Amazon Warehousing & Distribution (AWD) service across five major European markets, bringing the solution to Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the United […]

Border city surpasses RMB 2 billion in turnover as integrated warehousing, fulfilment and customs infrastructure strengthens China–Russia digital trade August 2026 — Cross-border e-commerce in Suifenhe, a strategically important Chinese border city adjacent to Russia, reached a new milestone in the first half of 2026. According to local government figures, cross-border e-commerce turnover in the […]