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eTail Europe returns for in-person event

eTail Europe returns for in-person event
Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, eTail Europe had to be postponed for 18 months. This month it is returning for a two-day in-person event on April 25 and 26. So far, the organizers expect thousands of retailers to attend, visiting the keynote presentations and panel discussions.
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ChannelEngine raises €45 million

ChannelEngine raises €45 million
Dutch online marketplace integration platform ChannelEngine has raised 45.5 million euros in a Series B funding round. The funding will be used to increase the number of marketplaces it works with. The funding round follows a previous Series A funding round a year ago.
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UK: Amazon and Barclays introduce BNPL

UK: Amazon and Barclays introduce BNPL
Amazon customers from the United Kingdom can now pay later for their orders through a partnership with Barclays, the British bank. The new payment service called ‘Instalments’ was already introduced in Germany last year. ‘Buy now, pay later’ is becoming increasingly popular in Europe.
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BestSecret considers IPO

BestSecret considers IPO
German online fashion platform BestSecret is planning an initial public offering in the summer of 2022. The company could be valued at more than three billion euros. BestSecret wants to use the raised funds to expand internationally.
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About You enters Greece and Portugal

About You enters Greece and Portugal
About You, the fashion platform from Germany, is now active in Greece and Portugal. The company continues its Southern European expansion, after launching in Italy only last month. The retailer now operates in 26 European markets.
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Ceconomy made one third of profits online

Ceconomy made one third of profits online
Ceconomy, the German mother company of electronic stores such as Mediamarkt, made one third of its profit from online sales in 2020. Their online revenue increased more than half in the last year. The numbers are clearly a result of coronavirus-related measures.
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Picnic and HelloFresh in top 10 Dutch ecommerce

Picnic and HelloFresh in top 10 Dutch ecommerce
The six biggest online stores in the Netherlands in 2020 were the same six as the year before. Bol.com remains the biggest player, followed by Coolblue and Albert Heijn. However, Albert Heijn is closing the gap between itself and its predecessor quickly. Garden centers and hardware stores grew the fastest, and meal delivery companies also climbed higher on the list.
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Marketplace startup Boulevard closes 2.5 million

Marketplace startup Boulevard closes 2.5 million
British marketplace seller and tech startup Boulevard has raised 2.5 million euros in seed capital. The company, only having started their supply chain services last year, will use the funds to diversify and further develop their in-house software. The investment comes at a time when marketplaces continue to thrive in a post-pandemic landscape.
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Sendcloud closes 150 million to grow its global presence

Sendcloud closes 150 million to grow its global presence
Sendcloud, the leading e-commerce shipping platform in Europe, has raised 150 million euros in a Series C funding round. The investment was led by Softbank, along with L Catterton and HPE Growth. The Dutch-based company will use the money to accelerate growth and continue its ongoing mission for international expansion.
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Picnic raises 600 million from Gates Foundation

Picnic raises 600 million from Gates Foundation
Online-only supermarket Picnic has secured 600 million euros in growth capital. The leading investors were none other than Microsoft founder Bill Gates and his ex-wife Melinda. The Dutch company will use the funds to accelerate their expansion in Europe.
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