Marketplace Universe News 08.09.2025 – Temu opens up to Switzerland / Amazon trouble for CE retailers / IPO of Ricardo’s parent company
Starting today, September 15, local retailers in Switzerland can sell their products via Temu.
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Marketplace Universe News 08.09.2025 – Shein gains 32% in the UK / Amazon’s Peak Season fees / Walmart recruits European sellers
Online fashion platform Shein is growing rapidly in the United Kingdom. Last year, its revenue there exceeded 2.3 billion euros. Compared to 2023, this was an increase of 32 percent.
CEE Warehousing: The Tax Angle You Should Not Ignore
To speed up deliveries and reduce storage costs, Amazon sellers can choose between the Pan-European (Pan-EU) and the Central Eastern Europe (CEE) Programs.
Marketplace Universe News 18.08.2025 – Zalando grows +5% in GMV / Marketplace Quadrant Spain / The Power of Community
JD.com snaps up Ceconomy
What was announced last week is now official: JD.com has submitted a takeover bid of €2.2 billion for Ceconomy, the parent company of MediaMarktSaturn. The first major shareholders have already approved the deal. JD.com is thus securing access to Europe and, in return, plans to bring 1,000 brands to China.
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 Universe News 04.09.2025 – JD.com acquires Cenonomy / Amazon grows and fights / GenZ buys with ChatGPT
JD.com snaps up Ceconomy
What was announced last week is now official: JD.com has submitted a takeover bid of €2.2 billion for Ceconomy, the parent company of MediaMarktSaturn. The first major shareholders have already approved the deal. JD.com is thus securing access to Europe and, in return, plans to bring 1,000 brands to China.
Marketplace Universe News 31.07.2025 – JD eyes Ceconomy / Boohooman Launches Fashion Marketplace / Prime Day halo effect
JD.com Plans Takeover for MediaMarktSaturn Owner Ceconomy
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com is preparing a €2.3 billion takeover of Ceconomy, the parent company of MediaMarkt and Saturn. If successful, the deal would mark one of the largest Chinese acquisitions in Europe’s retail sector to date.
Marketplace Universe News 21.07.2025 – ChatGPT tests shopping tool / Amazon and eBay lose users / Shopify blocks AI bots
ChatGPT Secretly Tests Native Shopping Features
OpenAI is quietly piloting a shopping feature inside ChatGPT that lets users search for products and complete purchases within the chat interface. The tool appears to integrate with Stripe for checkout and includes rich product listings – turning ChatGPT into a potential AI-powered marketplace.
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 Universe News 07.07. 2025 – About You takeover approved / dm negotiates with Shein / bol opens for Non-EU-Sellers
Zalando’s takeover of About You gets greenlight from EU
It’s official: The EU Commission has approved Zalando’s acquisition of About You, roughly six months after the initial announcement. The deal is valued at €1.2 billion. Together, the two fashion platforms now serve around 65 million customers across Europe. With the merger, Zalando aims to better respond to pressure from Shein and Temu – and prepare for a future shaped by AI-powered commerce.