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Startups

Startups are important for the ecommerce industry. Without startups, there would be almost no innovation, there would be no acquisitions, there would be no funding, et cetera. Startups can shake up an entire industry, just look at what Rocket Internet achieved with Zalando for example. We love startups! You should too, so check out this category and maybe you’ll read about some interesting new player you never ever heard of before!

Shavatar wants to decrease fashion returns

Shavatar wants to decrease fashion returns

Shavatar is the name of a 3D avatar tool that should lead to fewer returns in the online fashion industry. With Shavatar, consumers can create their own avatars based on a few parameters. The tool then suggests the right size and fit of any given fashion item.

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10 reasons why ecommerce startups fail

10 reasons why ecommerce startups fail

It's a well-known 'statistic' that 90 percent of startups fail within the first 120 days. But what could be the reason for an ecommerce company that just started to be unsuccessful so soon? Let's have a look at the top 10 reasons why ecommerce startups fail.

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Beerwulf further expands in Europe

Beerwulf further expands in Europe

Beerwulf, a Heineken-owned startup that sells beer online, will expand to more countries in Europe. The company will expand to the same countries where home tap retailer The Sub is already active. Last month, Heineken consolidated The Sub and Beerwulf.

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Lengow launches competition for startups

Lengow launches competition for startups

During the third edition of Lengow Ecommerce Day, which will take place in Paris on June 2 this year, there will be also a competition for startups active in the ecommerce industry. The five finalists of this competition will get an exhibitor stand at the Lengow Ecommerce Day, where 700 merchants and industry experts are expected.

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