Marketplace portrait BOL
Marketplace portrait bol: Today, we take a look at the marketplace of bol, the undisputed market leader in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Marketplace Universe News 13.01.2025 – Wayfair quits Germany / Figures for TikTok Shop / eBay partners with Facebook Marketplace
Wayfair is pulling out of the German market. The German online shop has already closed, and Wayfair marketplace sales partners can no longer reach their contacts. The Berlin office is also being closed, costing all employees there their jobs – unless they move to London or Boston, which Wayfair is offering about half of the workforce.
Marketplace Movers & Shakers in December 2024
Kadir Batgi, International Marketplace Account Manager at Defacto has left the company after nine years and started a new position as International Marketplace Senior Executive at Jimmy Key.
Stephanie Hölzlwimmer has left Bosch after 16 years to look for new challenges elsewhere. So far, she keeps quiet about her new workplace.
Wandrille Lerfebvre has left 24S.com to join Loiuis Vuitton as Digital Business Performance Senior Manager.
Marketplace Universe Greatest News 2024
2024 – an exciting year for the entire marketplace industry draws to a close. Time to look at the greatest news – from ABOUT YOU to Zalando, from Amazon to Temu and many more
Marketplace Universe News 23.12.2024 – New Amazon fees in 2025 / Growth at MediaMarktSaturn / Mini IPO oF Shein
New year, new costs: Amazon has published the fees that merchants will have to pay for marketplace sales, storage and shipping in 2025. In addition to the prices, existing structures in individual segments have also been significantly revised.
Marketplace Universe News 16.12.2024 – Zalando buys About You / Amazon launches in Ireland / Mirakl has acquired Adspert
Zalando, Europe’s largest online fashion retailer, has announced its acquisition of competitor About You, marking a major shakeup in the European fashion e-commerce and marketplace industry. The deal, valued at 1.13 billion Euro, includes a purchase price of 6.50 Euro per About You share – a 107% premium on the stock’s three-month average price.
Marketplace Universe News 09.12.2024 – Black week broke records / TikTok ban a step closer / EU plan against Shein and Temu
Black Week 2024 broke records across all platforms, with the fashion and beauty sectors being the top performers. 60% of purchases occurred on marketplaces, with Amazon leading at 85% of users. TikTok Shop generated $100 million in sales in the US and a 179% jump in sales in the UK, while OTTO had its best Black Friday yet.
Best practice: Internationalization at Lampenwelt
Internationalization in 28 markets and within just a few months? That sounds utopian, but it is feasible. The Fulda-based lighting specialist Lampenwelt has proven this with its internationalization.
Marketplace Movers & Shakers in November 2024
Alina Bechte is now Head of Marketplaces, Price Comparison & Affiliate at DocMorris.
Alexander Hally started a new position as Director Digital Sales and Revenue Growth Management at Weleda AG.
Christin Kemper has returned to Amazon after a short spell at Shopify and is now Senior Program Manager Last Mile Logistics for Europe. Lots of job changes in November!
Marketplace Universe News 02.12.2024 – The platform group acquired Chronext / TikTok Shop in Spain / New Investor for PlentyONE
The Platform Group (TPG) acquired 100 per cent of CHRONEXT, a German retailer and marketplace for luxury watches which filed for insolvency in August.