Following the United Kingdom, JD.com's Joybuy has launched in France. Other countries will follow soon, according to a statement from Ochama, which will be rebranded as Joybuy. “Ochama will officially cease operations on 23 August 2025.” This has negative consequences for shoppers in 19 countries.
Fulfilled by TikTok (FBT) is now available in Germany. Sellers on TikTok Shop have the option to outsource storage and order processing for nationwide next-day delivery. TikTok has partnered with logistics provider Fiege to make that possible.
The trading volume of MediaMarkt's marketplace was 90 percent higher than in the same quarter last year. The platform is contributing to the improved profitability of parent company Ceconomy. The marketplace will soon launch in Turkey, with Switzerland and Hungary next in line.
German ecommerce giant Kaufland has launched its marketplace in France. It is the sixth country where the marketplace is active. Customers in the country can now order over three million items, from more than 6,400 categories on the platform.
Faire, an online wholesale platform from the United States, is expanding its footprint in Europe. Its global network of curated brands and business tools is becoming available to independent retailers across 14 countries, primarily in Eastern Europe.
ECDB presents a new ranking of the Dutch ecommerce market, based on gross merchandise value per domain name. The top 10 includes four Dutch and three Chinese players. What is striking is that the latter are growing much faster. We were given a preview.
Zalando once again looks back on a strong quarter, with higher revenue and increased profit. The number of customers is 3.1 million higher than in the second quarter of last year. The German company now serves 52.9 million consumers across Europe. With a new feed, Zalando aims to better engage and retain these users.
After 46 years, Otto is pulling the plug on its unprofitable operations in the Netherlands. Unlike in its home market in Germany, Otto’s promising marketplace model never took off in the neighbouring country. The decision will impact around 70 employees.
Fnac Darty, a French seller of entertainment and leisure products, has recently published its results for the first half of this year. Its revenue increased 0.7 percent, compared to the same period last year. Online sales is driving this growth, as digital sales increased 8 percent.
Chinese online marketplace Temu is gaining ground in France. For the first time, it has entered the top 15 of the biggest fashion sellers in the country, in terms of unit volume. It is just behind Zara. Vinted is still in first place.
Chinese online marketplace AliExpress has launched its hourly delivery service in the United Kingdom. Shoppers in London who order packaged food, beverages and everyday household items can now enjoy same-day delivery. The platform wants to expand the service in the rest of the country soon.
Smaller online businesses in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland are not benefiting from the restored growth in online spending. On the contrary, their revenue is decreasing. “It is becoming increasingly difficult for smaller online stores to maintain their position in the market.”
Bol, the largest online sales platform in the Netherlands, is allowing sellers from outside the European Union to join for the first time. This year, the first 100 non-EU sellers are expected to join. The company emphasizes strict quality control for offerings from countries such as China. Products must be stocked within Europe.
Amazon is doing a lot of good for the European economy, says Mariangela Marseglia. According to the Vice President of EU Stores, there are over 127,000 European SMEs thriving on Amazon. “Thanks to a company like Amazon, their job is simplified because we allow them to export to foreign countries in a very easy way.”
About You has revamped its marketplace. It has launched a new seller center. The onboarding process for external sellers has been adjusted, making it easier for other companies to sell on the growing platform.