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Marketplace Movers & Shakers in June 2025

Sebastian Kux has been promoted at L’Oréal, now leading as Head of Digital & Consumer Engagement DACH for Maybelline New York, NYX Professional Makeup, and essie. Ludwig Schirmer has left Develey Senf & Feinkost to take on the role of Head of B2C Europe at AIR – Advanced Inhalation Rituals. Laura Wiedemann moves into a broader role at Hama Deutschland, now heading up E-Commerce International & Outlet.

Marketplace Country Quadrant Netherlands 2025

Marketplace Country Quadrant Netherlands

As the Marketplace Country Quadrant Netherlands 2025 shows, the Dutch market is very broad and flat. The Local Heroes find themselves under attack from the international competition.

Landscape with VAT Rates in Europe powered by Taxdoo July 2025

VAT-Traps: 7 Critical Rules Every Marketplace Seller in Europe Needs to Know

Selling through online marketplaces offers enormous opportunities for brands and retailers – especially in cross-border commerce. But anyone wanting to sell internationally must deal intensively with one topic: VAT. And it’s a tricky one. Despite EU-wide rules, the reality remains complex. Different VAT rates, national exemptions, and ever-changing regulations make VAT one of the biggest stumbling blocks in European e-commerce. That’s why we’ve put together this guide: VAT-Traps: 7 Critical Rules Every Marketplace Seller in Europe Needs to Know. It highlights the key differences, common pitfalls, and action points – especially for marketplace sellers and brands with international ambitions.

Top growth categories on bol

Categories and Assortments: What’s Working on bol

With an estimated GMV of around 5.6 billion USD and over 1.6 billion USD in revenue in 2025 alone, bol represents the dominant marketplace model in the region. But which product segments are performing well? Where do assortment gaps exist? And what should new sellers focus on? The following insights into Categories and Assortments: What’s Working on bol provide guidance.

Marketplace Universe News 16.06.2025 – Second hand is booming / Strong Amazon advertising business / eBay Live launch in Uk

Refurbished boom: Back Market, Swappie & Co. hit new growth records
Europe’s refurbished electronics market is surging – and 2024 was a banner year for the sector’s leading players. Back Market increased its GMV by 32% to €2.2 billion, consolidating its lead in the European market. Swappie, the Finnish specialist for refurbished iPhones, grew its revenue by 20% to €249 million. German competitor Asgoodasnew expects 12% growth to €152 million for the year. Germany is developing into one of the most mature markets.

Marketplace market share in Germany HDE Online Monitor 2025

The German Online Market 2025

After two difficult years, the German online market grew again in 2025 for the first time, according to the HDE Online Monitor.

Marketplace Movers & Shakers in May 2025

Nils Kernchen, previously Head of Business at ManoMano and most recently part of the founding team at yachting marketplace Yachtneeds, has joined ChannelMojo as Commercial Director.

Philipp Ludewig leaves Redcare Pharmacy to join marketplace agency Movesell as Director of Operations.

Sahiba Sachdeva joins L’Oréal as E-Commerce Director – Amazon, after eight years at Reckitt.

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