Top Marketplaces in the UK – Marketplace Country Quadrant UK 2026
Explore the Marketplace Country Quadrant UK 2026 with 24 platforms: British local heroes and TikTok Shop dominate the British e-commerce.
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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.
The Rise of ALiExpress Europe
AliExpress Europe is booming. Discover who shops there, what sells best, and how brands can win on this fast-growing marketplace.
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.
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.
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 Poland
Discover the 24 most important B2C marketplaces in Poland, and explore the country’s evolving e-commerce landscape! Featuring Allegro, Amazon, Vinted, empik, Modivo, morele and many others.
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.