aliexpress Archive - Marketplace Universe

Marketplace Universe News 03.11.2025 – Amazon stays strong / AliExpress giant gains ground / Shein sparks protests in France

Amazon reports double-digit sales growth
In Q3 2025, Amazon posted net sales of $180.2 billion, up 13% year over year. Operating income was $17.4 billion (roughly flat YoY) and net income rose to $21.2 billion. Yet the marketplace giant faces mounting headwinds. Agentic & social commerce, U.S. customs policy effects, and seller fatigue could weigh on performance, argues Malte Karstan.

Marketplace Universe News 20.10.2025 – Temu Doubles EU Profit / Italy against Shemu / Ulta Beauty launches marketplace business

The Chinese online e-commerce platform Temu doubled its pre-tax profits in its EU operations. The platform is reaching $120 million, according to its financial statement – despite having just eight employees. Their profits increased 171% in 2024, compared with $44.1 million the year before.

Marketplace Universe News 13.10.2025 – Zalando starts in Portugal / Temu among the top 5 in Germany / Verbaudet and Bauhaus launch marketplaces

Zalando has officially entered the Portuguese market to strengthen its position as Europe’s leading fashion and lifestyle platform. This move brings the company’s total footprint to over 25 markets. Portugal is one of Southern Europe’s fastest-growing e-commerce markets, driven by high smartphone penetration, rapid digital adoption and a growing appetite for international fashion brands.

Marketplace Country Quadrant Switzerland

The Marketplace Country Quadrant Switzerland lists the 24 most important players: Local heroes such as Digitec Galaxus and Ricardo, but also international players such as Amazon, eBay and Temu.

Chinese platforms in Europe - Reach and Penetration

Europe’s E-Commerce Shake-Up: How Chinese platforms Attack Amazon

Discover how Amazon’s dominance in Europe is being challenged by Chinese e-commerce platforms Europe like AliExpress, Shein, and Temu. Explore platform penetration, growth, and regional trends in 2025.

important local marketplaces in central and eastern europe overview

CEE hits different: Don’t miss these Marketplaces in Central and Eastern Europe!

Marketplaces in CEE: Central and Eastern Europe remain strongly growing markets with significant potential, especially in the marketplace business. But what does the marketplace landscape look like in the individual countries from Poland to Romania, from Greece to the Czech Republic? Supported by our partner Base, we have compiled the key players and highlighted where changes are taking place.

Marketplace Country Quadrant Spain

The Marketplace Country Quadrant Spain shows a very dynamic marketplace landscape under serious attack by Chinese players Temu, Shein, AliExpress and Miravia.

Marketplace Country Quadrant Italy 2025

The Marketplace Country Quadrant Italy shows a lack of local players, aside from Unieuro. Amazon is the dominant force, the Chinese players Shein and Temu are slowly catching up.

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.

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.