If European B2C online marketplaces are part of your daily business, then the Marketplace Universe is the right place for you. Here, we create a unique community which connects brands, retailers, service providers and marketplaces. We educate, communicate, consult and connect all marketplace people. We provide you with exclusive insights, unforgettable industry events, new talents and job possibilities. We are the keymasters to the Marketplace Universe – may we open the doors for you?
Yours,
Ingrid and Valerie
Founders of Marketplace Universe
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Watch Valerie’s full talk on our Marketplace Country Quadrants here.
Shein’s real problem isn’t tariffs — it’s Temu. As margins shrink, the battle shifts from warehouses to the booming marketplace business. And Europe is the first battleground.
Meta has launched a dedicated Seller App for Facebook Marketplace alongside Facebook Verified, a free trust badge for authentic profiles – a clear step toward professionalising a platform long seen as a place for informal, local sales. The app targets margin-conscious power sellers who form the core of eBay's business.
Christina Skoerries leaves camel active and hands over the position of Director E-commerce EMEA to Melanie Vogt, formerly Head of E-Commerce at Bonita. Pedro Bloch kicks off a new role as E-commerce Sales Manager at Huawei. Patrick Kemtzian left Kaufland e-Commerce after four years and joined Redcare Pharmacy as Assoc. Director Retail Media Sales & Business Development.
Daniel Jäck is moving up at PUMA Group, now serving as Director E-Commerce Europe. Patrick Kemtzian left Kaufland e-commerce after four years and joined Redcare Pharmacy as Assoc. Director Retail Media Sales & Business Development. Heiko Johannisson left eBay to take on a new role as Team Lead Partnership Management at PAIR Finance.
Laura Cialdella has left Hunkemöller to join Under Armour as Senior Manager, Digital Marketplaces, bringing her marketplace expertise into the global sportswear business. Ray Cao now leads Zalando Partner Marketing Services (ZMS), following senior roles at TikTok, Google Shopping and Intuit. Patricia Lay has been promoted to Lead International Partnership Growth at bol, continuing to drive the marketplace’s international ecosystem.
The marketplace industry listens to us: 1.5 million impressions per year on LinkedIn and a dedicated following of 17,000 people. High engagement rates. More than 3.000 Newsletter subscriber …
This is our Marketplace Universe!
Ingrid Lommer and Valerie Dichtl
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