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Marketplace UNiverse News 16.03.2026 – Zalando Issues Positive Outlook / Breuninger Fails to Find a Buyer / Sigma Sports launches marketplace

Zalando expects adjusted EBIT of €660-740 million in 2026, up from €591 million in 2025. This would represent 12-25% growth. The company is also optimistic about trading volume: GMV is expected to grow by 12-17%, building on €17.6 billion in 2025. Zalando cites the increasing use of AI in areas such as product imagery and virtual try-ons as a key driver, helping to reduce costs and returns.

Marketplace Country Quadrant Germany

The Marketplace Country Quadrant Germany 2026 reveals the 23 most relevant marketplaces for selling in Germany – from Amazon and Otto to Temu and Shein.

King's Day in the Netherlands: Opportunities for marketplace sellers on bol

King’s Day as a Marketplace Case: What Sellers Can Learn from 27 April in the Netherlands

Koningsdag is not a Dutch Black Friday, but a lesson in marketplace-driven occasion commerce. Demand builds in the preparation window before 27 April – driven by concrete use cases, time pressure and delivery promises rather than discount mechanics.

How TikTok, Roblox and Whatnot Are Reshaping Gen-Z Commerce

Where do Gen-Z audiences spend their time – and more importantly – their money? We take a look at three thriving platforms.

Marketplace Universe News 09.03.2026 – OpenAI halts Agentic Commerce / Amazon Haul grows rapidly / Refurbished on the rise

Just five months after entering Agentic Commerce with its Instant Checkout, OpenAI is already pulling the plug. It appears that while users research products via ChatGPT, they do not use the bot to complete purchases. However, OpenAI may be giving up too quickly: changing established user behaviour requires persistence – and, of course, the necessary investments.

CEE Deep Dive: Top 5 Marketplaces Many Brands Overlook

CEE is not a low-cost extension of Western Europe but a marketplace-first region dominated by strong national ecosystem players such as Allegro, eMAG and Alza.

Marketplace Universe News 02.03.2026 – Roblox overtakes TikTok among Gen Z / Amazon tightens AI rules / Shein opens new stores

Roblox has overtaken TikTok as the fastest-growing commerce channel among Generation Z. The platform is increasingly evolving into a relevant sales environment for both digital and physical products. Community-driven interaction and virtual experiences are becoming direct revenue drivers.

Marketplace Universe News 23.02.2026 – Amazon dethrones Walmart / eBay buys Depop / Wayfair returns to growth

After 17 years, Amazon has dethroned retail chain Walmart: With around $717 billion in annual revenue, Amazon is now the highest-revenue company in the United States. However, Amazon’s growth today stems less from retail and more from its comprehensive ecosystem of platform, logistics, cloud business, and advertising.

Entering Germany Beyond Amazon: Why European Brands Should Look at Otto

Otto opens up to European sellers. But what can those expect of the German marketplace giant?

Marketplace Universe News 16.02.2026 – TikTok Shop doubles GMV / Ceconomy sees online growth / Amazon launches AI ad tool

In 2025, TikTok Shop grew at a rapid pace. According to estimates, its GMV doubled year over year to reach $64 billion. After its home market China, the largest markets are the United States ($15 billion), Indonesia ($13 billion), and Thailand ($11.5 billion). In Europe, only the UK is currently significant, with a GMV of $2.4 billion.

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