Amazon has officially launched its Prime Air service in the United Kingdom. From its fulfillment center near Darlington, England, the company can now deliver parcels by drone. Customers living within a 12-kilometer radius can now have certain items delivered with this shipping method.
Chinese ecommerce platforms such as AliExpress, Banggood, Shein, and Temu are more popular than average in Southern Europe, according to research by the European Central Bank (ECB). Shoppers are attracted by low prices and a wide product range.
In the Netherlands, Amazon is the most expensive marketplace for online sellers. Looking at average commission fees, the platform stands out from other marketplaces with an average rate of 19.7 percent in August.
Amazon Warehousing & Distribution, or AWD, will launch in five European countries this week. The service allows Amazon sellers to store products with the ecommerce giant for extended periods. From this bulk inventory, Amazon replenishes stock at FBA fulfillment centers based on demand.
Inconsistent data is a problem that is well-known to many online sellers, especially when selling on multiple channels. Additionally, demand fluctuates, which makes it hard for retailers to implement accurate forecasting. “Traditional forecasting methods struggle in today’s omnichannel retail environment, because they are designed for a stable, linear retail model that no longer exists”, according to Alexey Spas, CEO and founder of software engineering company Instinctools.
Online marketplace Fruugo made a profit of 1.4 million British pounds (1.64 million euros) in 2025. Just a year earlier, the company had made a loss of 10.1 million British pounds (11,8 million euros). As a result, the marketplace has expanded its services recently.
A year ago, German retail chain Bauhaus launched its online marketplace. Since then, it has partnered with 100 sellers. As a result, they have added almost 100,000 new items to the assortment. “The real work began after the products went live”, said Johannes Wechsler, Chief Digital Officer at the company.
After introducing a marketplace model in France, Zooplus has now also opened up its website to customers in Germany. The online pet retailer has pan-European platform ambitions, as its seller registration page makes clear: “Become our partner and unlock new markets across Europe!”
Second hand marketplace for media products Momox has expanded into the Netherlands. Dutch consumers can now sell their used books, CDs and DVDs on the platform. Momox is now active in six countries.
Argos, one of the United Kingdom's largest omnichannel retailers, has launched a marketplace. With the new platform, the retailer aims to better serve online shoppers in its home market. Applications are also open to selling partners from outside the United Kingdom.
Over 300,000 small businesses from the United Kingdom are now selling on TikTok Shop, according to the platform. It did not release the total amount of sellers in the country, but it said that the amount of new sellers joining has increased 200 percent year on year.
Ecommerce giant Amazon has announced that it is expanding its logistics center in Pforzheim, Germany. It is investing more than 300 million euros in order to double its workforce there by the end of 2029. The expansion also involves a change in the type of warehouse.
Last November, Vinted Go launched a pilot called Rescued Value. Packages that could not be delivered or returned are relisted on the secondhand marketplace through this dedicated account. In an interview with Ecommerce News, the platform reported that more than 100,000 products have already found new owners through this program.
Polish marketplace Allegro has recently released its preliminary second-quarter results. The Group’s gross merchandise value (GMV) grew by 13.7 percent in the first half of the year, compared to the same period in 2025. At the same time, its International GMV increased by 64.8 percent.
Online fashion platform Zalando has invested in German robotics company Sereact. It develops AI-powered robotics solutions. The investment is meant to accelerate automation of logistics in ecommerce, particularly in the processing of returns.