Marketplace Country Quadrant Italy 2026
The Marketplace Country Quadrant Italy 2026 shows a lack of local players. Amazon is the dominant force, the Chinese players Shein and Temu are catching up.
Marketplace Universe News 31.08.2026 – PDD misses estimates, and M&S bets on Zalando
PDD Holdings, parent company of Pinduoduo and Temu, missed market expectations in the second quarter: revenue rose 8% to $15.7bn but fell short of the analyst estimate of around $16.26bn. Net income fell 12% to around $3.80bn, weighed down by intensifying competition in China as well as US tariffs, the loss of duty-free treatment, and new EU small-parcel fees.
Marketplace Universe News 24.08.2026 – Amazon’s AWD ties brands closer, and Ikea takes on Vinted and eBay
Amazon launched its bulk storage program Amazon Warehousing & Distribution (AWD) on August 20 in Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the UK. Sellers can now store larger inventories with Amazon long-term, which then get automatically distributed to FBA warehouses as needed.
Marketplace Universe News 10.08.2026 – Otto raises €325m, and Zalando’s partner business hits 36.9% of GMV
The Otto Group has raised €325 million through so-called “Schuldschein” loan – more than triple the originally targeted volume of €100 million. It is already the group’s third successful issuance since 2022.
Marketplace Movers & Shakers in July 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.
Shein Marketplace: The Business Hiding Inside the IPO Numbers
Shein’s real problem isn’t tariffs — it’s Temu. As margins shrink, the battle shifts from warehouses to the booming marketplace business. And Europe is the first battleground.
Marketplace Universe News 27.07.2026 – Meta’s frontal attack on eBay, and About You launches AI photo studio
Meta has launched a dedicated Seller App for Facebook Marketplace alongside Facebook Verified, a free trust badge for authentic profiles – a clear step toward professionalising a platform long seen as a place for informal, local sales. The app targets margin-conscious power sellers who form the core of eBay’s business.
Marketplace Universe News 20.07.2026 – Temu’s fight against counterfeits, and JoyBuy’s Amazon ambitions
Temu is expanding its brand protection program, pledging to monitor more than 15,000 brands, tighten seller vetting, and proactively remove problematic listings. The move comes as the marketplace faces mounting regulatory pressure across Europe over counterfeits and product safety.
Marketplace Universe News 13.07.2026 – MediaMarktSaturn’s €1.9bn marketplace bet, and Shein’s IPO push
MediaMarktSaturn used this week’s Strategy Day to set a marketplace target of €1.9bn GMV by 2029, up from roughly €800m today – but gave no overall e-commerce goal, with total group revenue barely moving from €23.1bn to €24bn. The vagueness comes as the JD.com takeover still awaits Brussels clearance.
Marketplace Universe News 06.07.2026 – France bans fast-fashion ads, and JD.com’s takeover plans get greenlit
French Parliament gave final approval to a law banning advertising- including via influencers – for Shein, Temu and AliExpress, alongside per-item fees rising to €20 by 2030. The European Commission has flagged concerns over whether the ad ban complies with EU digital services rules.