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5. October 2026
In its first quarterly results as a listed company, Shein reports a 67 percent drop in profit to $228 million. In Europe, sales fell by 13.9 percent.
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The marketplace business is changing at such a rapid pace that it’s almost impossible to keep up all by yourself. Luckily there are people like Ingrid & Valerie who make my life a little easier with their tireless searching (& finding) of the latest, hottest shit. But not only do I stay up-to-date with the help of the various formats of the Marketplace Universe, much more relevant for me are the personal contacts that have already been made. We are all never getting tired of saying “platform business is people business” and I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ingrid & Valerie once again for the connections they have made possible. Whether it’s at events, by email, in the podcast or via LinkedIn – these two absolute power women always have a listening ear and at least one good tip or anecdote at hand. I am more than excited to see what else they will come up with.
A big thank you to you, Ingrid, for the contribution you have made to my personal marketplace learning journey! From the inspiration at your Marketplace Conventions, to great contacts from the industry, to the continuous thirst for more knowledge and entertainment in the podcast together with Valerie. Thank you!
“Marketplace Universe” offers a platform to inform people interested in the marketplace world through podcasts and newsletters. The marketplace quadrants, which provide a comprehensive overview of the most important online marketplaces in Europe, are particularly valuable. The platform also promotes networking within the industry through webinars and live events. This mix of up-to-date information and networking opportunities makes “Marketplace Universe” an important resource for anyone working in the online marketplace sector.
What I appreciate about MU are the precise and substantial info drops such as the quadrant graphics on Linkedin or in the newsletter. I’m always up to date and don’t miss anything.
Marketplace Universe: THE voice for EVERYONE in the marketplace scene. Ingrid and Valerie bring the marketplace community together, provide them with facts and figures and help to create a sense of WE in the marketplace world – whether brand, retailer, platform or service provider – Marketplace Universe is the voice for all of us!
2. October 2026
Saskia Meier-Andrae is appointed VP and GM Europe at eBay, a new role to consolidate the online marketplace's EU business and promote cross-border trade. On the international stage, Natasha Mendonça Costa has taken on the position of Digital Project Manager | Europe Zone at L'Oréal. Dr. Michael Maihaus has taken on a new leadership role at OBI Group Holding as...
7. September 2026
Jan Bechler, Tim Nedden and Björn Sjut will step down from the management team in spring 2027, remaining on as founding partners and shareholders.Sabine Juenger will become Europe CEO of Front Row (formerly Finc3) as of January 1, 2027. Björn Seitner got promoted at Breuninger and became Head of Marketplaces. Vanessa Smickt was promoted to Director Digital Business at Marc...
2. August 2026
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.
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