Dirkjan Vis is the founder and owner of the company behind Ecommerce News.
In the past, Dirkjan worked as a web designer, developing dozens of online stores. For about ten years now, he has been a full-time internet journalist for his own platforms, including Ecommerce News, investeerders.nl, and ondernemeneninternet.nl.
Amazon has caused concern among a large number of electronics sellers. The platform now requires extra prove that their branded products come from authorized suppliers. Those who fail to provide this evidence risk having their products removed from the platform starting September 17, 2025.
More and more Chinese ecommerce companies are opening storage and distribution centers in Europe. Driven by platforms like Shein, Temu and JD.com, the number of warehouses is growing rapidly. Their goal is to shorten delivery times. Producers and logistics partners are also increasingly choosing a European presence.
Half of European consumers shop in secret. The main reasons for stealth shopping are embarrassment and a wish to avoid arguments at home. Six out of ten secret shoppers hide their purchases from a romantic partner. Parents are the second most common group left in the dark, especially in Italy where many young adults live with their parents until around age 30. In other EU countries the average leaving age is 26, in Germany even 24.
With Valued Shops, Europe has gained a new trustmark and review system. It is already active in the Netherlands, but under the name WebwinkelKeur. The company is now launching an international trustmark, in eight languages, with an initial focus on the German market.
Explore the different types of ecommerce business loans, from revenue-based financing to alternative funding sources. By evaluating your business needs and comparing the best funding options you can successfully secure the necessary capital to fuel your online business growth.
Third-party logistics (3PL) providers offer logistics and warehouse operations. They let ecommerce businesses focus on growth while they handle warehousing, shipping, and returns. By outsourcing your logistics to a European 3PL provider, you can save both time and money.
Ecommerce accounting can get complicated quickly. Luckily, much of it can be optimized. Improve your cash flow, save time and eliminate human errors with the best bookkeeping software for online stores. Automate transactions, eliminate human errors and optimize your ecommerce business finances.
Do you want to launch your own business by selling products online? You can start an ecommerce store, but nowadays there are also other ways to do that. There is an endless amount of platforms available to start selling online today, such as Instagram, eBay, TikTok or Depop.
When selling online, you need reliable payment options that let customers pay safely and easily. In Europe, there are many trustworthy providers, each with different costs, features, and coverage. We made a selection of reliable providers that offer popular European payment options, and the right support for your target markets.