Posts by Pleuni

Pleuni Jacobs is the editor-in-Chief at Ecommerce News Europe, where she has been working since 2019. She mostly writes news and background articles. She is also the person responsible for adding events to our event calendar. If you have questions about getting your event mentioned on our website, chances are that she will be the one answering them.

Do you want to read more of Pleuni’s work? Check out our other websites: Ecommerce News Nederland, Crowdfundmarkt, Investeerders, Investment Platforms Europe and Ondernemen en Internet.

Background

Before Ecommerce News, Pleuni studied Psychology and obtained a Master’s degree in Gender Studies. After that, she started out as a freelance writer but soon noticed that she wanted to work with colleagues. Then she found Ecommerce News, where she has been working ever since. Nowadays, she mostly writes news and background articles. She also manages advertisements and edits content from other editors.

– Pleuni Jacobs on LinkedIn

Sendcloud acquires AI startup Tracey

By Pleuni - July 6, 2023 - Subject(s): Acquisition, Logistics.

Today, Sendcloud announced the acquisition of data platform Tracey. The acquisition allows Sendcloud to offer new data tools, such as AI-driven delivery predictions and near-real-time package monitoring. In this way, the shipping platform aims to offer the best customer experience.

Zalando biggest online store in Switzerland in 2022

By Pleuni - July 4, 2023 - Subject(s): Statistics.

In 2022, Zalando generated a revenue of 1.79 billion euros in Switzerland. It is the biggest online store in the country. Two thirds of the country’s top 30 online stores have either shrunk or stagnated compared to 2021.

iDeal transactions in the Netherlands increased 7.9%

By Pleuni - July 4, 2023 - Subject(s): Payments.

Last year, more than 1.2 billion payments in the Netherlands were fulfilled through iDeal, the popular local payment method. This is an increase of 7.9 percent compared to 2021. The online payment method shows strong growth, despite a decrease of 5 percent in ecommerce purchases within the country.

Dutch claim for privacy violation by Amazon

By Pleuni - June 29, 2023 - Subject(s): Laws and regulations, Marketplaces.

Ecommerce giant Amazon is imperceptibly tracking visitors' online behavior after they leave the marketplace. Even when they did not give permission for cookies to be placed. The Dutch Foundation for Data Protection (SDBN) is starting a mass claim, as at least five million Dutch customers have been duped.

Refurbed reaches €1 billion turnover

By Pleuni - June 29, 2023 - Subject(s): Marketplaces.

Austrian marketplace for refurbished electronics, Refurbed, has reached a financial milestone of 1 billion euros in turnover. The company is now active in eight markets.

Luxembourg ranks as top 1 cross-border country

By Pleuni - June 29, 2023 - Subject(s): Cross-border.

In terms of cross-border market share, compared to the total online market, Luxembourg is the top 1 cross-border country in 2022. Its cross-border market share is 80 percent. The country’s total cross-border turnover was 1.8 billion euros.

Amazon launches flexible financing in the UK

By Pleuni - June 22, 2023 - Subject(s): Funding.

Amazon has launched a flexible financing solution for small and medium-sized businesses in the United Kingdom. Amazon sellers in the country can apply for a cash advance, which will be repaid based on their sales. Loans can range up to two million euros.

Returns software Rever raises €7.5 million

By Pleuni - June 20, 2023 - Subject(s): Funding.

Spanish returns management software provider Rever has raised 7.5 million euros in a seed funding round. The capital injection will be used to fund the startup’s growth and international expansion. The company will be adding AI-powered functionalities to its offer later this year.

Amazon to hire 5,000 refugees in Europe

By Pleuni - June 19, 2023 - Subject(s): Logistics, Marketplaces.

Over the next three years, ecommerce giant Amazon will hire more than 5,000 refugees in Europe. It pledged to do that, together with over 40 companies. Together, they will hire, train or connect to work a total of 250,000 refugees. At least 13,680 of them will get jobs directly in the 40 companies.

Swiss National Council rejects returns fee

By Pleuni - June 15, 2023 - Subject(s): Laws and regulations.

Online stores in Switzerland will not be mandated to charge for the return of goods. The Swiss National Council has rejected a motion proposing a returns fee. The obligation would be an encroachment on economic freedom.

Wayflyer has financed companies for 2 billion dollars

By Pleuni - June 15, 2023 - Subject(s): Funding.

Irish ecommerce financier Wayflyer has renewed a 300 million dollar (276.7 million euros) debt line. It is currently deploying 2 billion dollars (1.84 billion euros) to more than 3,000 ecommerce business globally.

ShipBob launches in the Netherlands

By Pleuni - June 14, 2023 - Subject(s): Launch, Logistics.

Global fulfillment platform ShipBob is expanding to the Netherlands with the launch of a fulfillment center. The new fulfillment center is the company’s fifth European location. The company expects to start shipping parcels from the new location in July.

Alaiko expands into the United Kingdom

By Pleuni - June 13, 2023 - Subject(s): Launch, Logistics.

German fulfillment company for DTC ecommerce brands, Alaiko, is launching in the United Kingdom. With its solution, the company wants to help British brands scale domestically and across Europe. In order to do so, they are partnering with a local state-of-the-art fulfillment center.

About You ends cooperation with Mädchenflohmarkt

By Pleuni - June 8, 2023 - Subject(s): Marketplaces.

German fashion platform About You has removed all products of secondhand platform Mädchenflohmarkt from its ‘Second Love’ category. The move follows strong accusations made against the secondhand platform. The cooperation started three years ago.

Fulfillment company Helpship acquired by euShipments

By Pleuni - June 8, 2023 - Subject(s): Acquisition, Logistics.

Romanian ecommerce fulfillment provider Helpship has been acquired by euShipments, a Bulgarian logistics company for online sellers. Thanks to the acquisition, euShipments can strengthen its presence in the Romanian market.