News

Key events in the IT market in e-commerce

E-commerce in 2025: AI, Automation, and the Future of Product Catalogs

2025 is poised to be a pivotal year for e-commerce, with several defining trends reshaping how businesses operate online, interact with customers, and manage their product ecosystems. Current industry analysis...

Amazon FBA 2025: New Shipping Requirements and Impact on Sellers

In September 2025, a new comprehensive guide was released detailing the precise process for preparing, packaging, labeling, and shipping products to Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon). This guide reflects the...

German E-commerce Conversion: Unlocking Sales in a High-Intent Market

German e-commerce is facing a critical paradox: robust traffic generation coupled with disappointing conversion rates. Recent analysis reveals that while German online shoppers are spending an average of €90 monthly...

Flattening of the European Holiday Peak Season: Implications for E-commerce and Content Infrastructure

The traditional holiday peak season in Europe is undergoing a significant transformation, as retailers are extending promotions and smoothing out sales volumes over a longer period. This trend is reflected...

ASOS Integrates TrusTrace to Enhance Supply Chain Transparency and Product Data

ASOS Strengthens Supply Chain Transparency with TrusTrace Integration British fashion e-commerce leader ASOS has announced a strategic partnership with TrusTrace, a platform specializing in end-to-end supply chain traceability and compliance....

Truck1: Revolutionizing Commercial Vehicle Sales with Digital Platforms

### What Happened: The Shift of Commercial Vehicle Sales to Online PlatformsTruck1, a European online platform specializing in commercial vehicles and industrial equipment, is intensifying the digitization of the commercial...

Walmart Targets European Marketplace Sellers, Driving E-commerce Automation

What Happened: Walmart’s Strategic Recruitment of European Marketplace Sellers Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has launched a targeted initiative to recruit marketplace sellers from the United Kingdom and continental Europe....

Chinese E-commerce Platforms’ European Warehouse Expansion: Impact on Product Feeds, Logistics, and the Broader E-commerce Landscape

Chinese E-Commerce Platforms Accelerate Warehouse Expansion Across Europe In 2025, Chinese e-commerce platforms are rapidly scaling their logistics infrastructure across Europe, establishing new warehouses and distribution centers in both established...

How AI and Automation are Revolutionizing E-Commerce in 2024 and Beyond

The rapid acceleration of AI adoption in e-commerce has moved from hype to ubiquitous reality. Data from recent industry surveys confirms this shift: in 2024, 78% of organizations reported deploying...

Launch of Kaufland Marketplace Italy: What Happened

Launch of Kaufland Marketplace Italy: What Happened On September 2, 2025, Kaufland Marketplace officially launched its platform in Italy, marking its seventh active country in Europe. Italian consumers now have...

AI’s Transformative Impact on E-commerce: The Inflection Point is Now

The Inflection Point: AI in E-Commerce A landmark shift is underway in global e-commerce, one that is both rapid and irreversible. The central theme of the original news item—AI is...

Choosing the Right B2B E-commerce Platform in 2025: A Guide for Tech Buyers

In 2025, selecting the right B2B e-commerce platform has become increasingly complex due to evolving buyer expectations and technological advancements. The recent spotlight on top B2B platforms for tech buyers...

The Fragrance Shop Partners with Uber Direct for 60-Minute Fragrance Delivery

The rapid delivery landscape in retail continues to evolve as traditional beauty retailers embrace on-demand fulfillment models to meet changing consumer expectations. The Fragrance Shop's recent partnership with Uber Direct...

How Real-Time Data Is Reshaping Black Friday Operations

Black Friday has undergone a fundamental transformation: where once it was defined by physical queues and straightforward discounts, today it is a live, high-stakes experiment in data velocity, integration, and...

Amazon’s Stringent New Compliance Rules for European Electronics Sellers

In the past weeks, Amazon has introduced far-reaching changes to its marketplace compliance procedures, requiring sellers of branded consumer electronics to submit extensive supply chain documentation by September 17, 2025....

Amazon Announces New Holiday FBA Fees in UK and Germany for 2025

Amazon has recently announced the introduction of an additional Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) fee for merchants in the United Kingdom and Germany during the 2025 holiday season. This surcharge will...

France Pushes for Delisting Non-Compliant E-commerce Platforms in EU

France’s Proposal to Empower the EU: Delisting Non-Compliant E-commerce Platforms Recent developments in European digital policy have placed regulator power at the center of online commerce strategies, as France calls...

Amazon’s New Authenticity Proof Requirement for Electronics Sellers: Implications and Adaptations

### What Has Changed: Amazon’s New Proof of Authenticity Requirement for Electronics SellersIn a significant policy update set to take full effect from September 17, 2025, Amazon has implemented a...

Germany’s AI Sector in 2026: Momentum, Scale, and Sectoral Transformation

Germany’s AI Sector in 2026: Momentum, Scale, and Sectoral Transformation Over recent years, the German artificial intelligence sector has quietly accelerated, moving from niche experimentation to wide adoption and real-world...

Global eCommerce Acceleration: Mapping Potential, Maturity, and Per Capita Revenue

Global eCommerce Acceleration: Mapping Potential, Maturity, and Per Capita Revenue 2024–2025 has brought renewed scrutiny to global eCommerce, with market data highlighting sharp contrasts in regional growth, the maturity of...

Headless Commerce: Transforming E-commerce and Content Infrastructure

Headless commerce has become a focal point of discussion in digital retail, driven by the architectural shift that decouples the customer-facing interface from the backend e-commerce infrastructure. The recent feature...

AI-Powered Retail: Revolutionizing E-commerce Operations and Content in 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly altering the foundational processes of the retail industry, signaling a shift that extends far beyond the digital transformation of supply chains. Over the past year,...

Russian Retail Assortment Optimization: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

Overview of the Retail Assortment Optimization Trend In July 2025, Russian food retailers recorded a 2.3% year-over-year reduction in the range of food products, while non-food items saw a 1.8%...

Global Ecommerce Report 2025: Navigating the Future of International Commerce

The recent publication of the Global Ecommerce Report 2025 by The Paypers marks a significant moment for the global ecommerce industry, serving as both a detailed analytical resource and a...

German E-commerce: The Rise of Guest Checkout and the Future of Loyalty

German Online Shoppers: The Paradox of Loyalty Without Logins The German e-commerce landscape is witnessing a sustained trend: a significant proportion of consumers consistently avoid creating accounts during the online...

Shopify’s Fulfillment Overhaul: A Game-Changer for E-commerce

What Has Happened: Shopify’s Fulfillment Overhaul Shopify has unveiled a fundamental upgrade to its built-in fulfillment capabilities, reshaping the way merchants manage logistics within the platform. The company’s announcement details...

Temu’s Explosive European Growth: Impact on E-commerce Infrastructure and Content Standards

What Happened: Temu’s Accelerating Growth in Europe During the first half of 2025, Temu, the discount-focused marketplace operated by PDD Holdings, recorded an average of 115.7 million monthly users across...

Tradebyte Integrates with Shopify to Streamline Unified Commerce for Fashion and Lifestyle Brands

On August 27, 2025, Tradebyte, a major European integrator for fashion and lifestyle brands, introduced a native integration with Shopify, the global e-commerce platform, aimed at accelerating unified commerce for...

Gen Z’s Impact on DACH E-commerce: Trends, Strategies, and Future Outlook

The Rise of Gen Z in DACH E-commerce: What’s Happening The DACH market—comprised of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland—is experiencing a significant shift as Generation Z emerges as a leading force...