Ecommerce in Russia was worth over 14 billion euros in 2017. This corresponds to an increase of almost 13 percent compared to the situation one year before. For this year, it’s forecasted that ecommerce in Russia will grow again with a similar percentage, so it will be worth 15.9 billion euros. Continue reading
Jingle, a startup from Vienna, wants to be a local alternative to major online retailers. With its marketplace app, consumers can easily browse and find products from local retailers. This month, Jingle has received a six-digit investment from Umdasch, an Austrian company that realizes stores for retail companies. Continue reading
Zalando, the personal styling service of Zalando, has expanded to Sweden. The company has also made a French version of its service available to its customers in Belgium and Switzerland. Zalon by Zalando is now available in six markets across Europe. Continue reading
Bol.com, the major Dutch online retailer, is transforming into a marketplace for third party sellers. Nowadays, there are over 20,000 sellers active on the Bol.com platform and they account for about 40 percent of the company’s sales. Continue reading
The ecommerce website of DIY retailer Homebase has finished last in an annual online shops survey. Many customers in the United Kingdom weren’t satisfied with their online shopping experience at Homebase.co.uk over the past six months. Continue reading