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In the course of the takeover of About You, Zalando has secured more than 90% of About You’s share capital. Irrespective of the takeover, Zalando has ambitious plans: in 2025, sales are expected to increase by between 4 and 9 percent – twice as much as in 2024. Incidentally, Switzerland is Zalando’s second strongest market after Germany. Retail News (takeover) Ecommercenews (plans) LinkedIn (Switzerland)
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According to media reports, Amazon plans to bring Amazon Haul to Europe before the end of this year. With its low-cost offshoot, Amazon wants to counter the growing competition from Shein and Temu. CNBC
After launches in Austria, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands MediaMarktSaturn hat stared its marketplace in Belgium. LinkedIn
Amazon is postponing the fee increase for FBA users in Germany planned for the beginning of March to May 31, 2025 for the reimbursement of lost and damaged goods. Onlinehaendler-News
Autodoc Marketplace has launched in France. The Berlin-based retailer for vehicle spare parts and accessories which is active in 27 countries has opened its shop for 3rd party sellers – but only in France, though other country markets are likely to follow. LinkedIn
News to ask your agency about
From April 10, 2025, all third-party service providers on Amazon must be registered in the Solution Provider Portal (SPP) to continue to have access to the Seller Central. For agencies, consultants and software providers, this means a complete change in the previous approach. Sellers should ensure that their partners comply with the new regulation. LinkedIn
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