Marketplace Quadrant Sports 2025
The Marketplace Quadrant “Sports” 2025 shows the 50 most relevant B2C online marketplaces in Europe for this category.
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Marketplace Universe News 31.03.2025 – TikTok Shop launches in DE, FR and IT / Otto’s problems despite growth / Hornbach records online downturn
After much back and forth, TikTok Shop is launching today in Germany, France and Italy. In Germany, About You, Beiersdorff and Cosnova, among others, are taking part. TikTok Shop has been available in the UK since 2021 and in the US since the end of 2023.
Marketplace Universe News 24.03.2025 – Shein’s range grows fast / New pricing for Amazon Deals / Etsy lost 1.4 million Sellers
Shein has massively expanded its product range. In addition to fashion, shoes, accessories and beauty items, the platform now also offers jewelry, electronics, sports and outdoor, home & living, DIY, pet supplies, office supplies and even car accessories. The assortment in these new verticals seems to be sold almost exclusively by marketplace partners.
What is going on in Online Pharmacy?
How Europe’s online pharmacy market is shifting—platforms, retail media, OTC growth & what brands should watch now.
Marketplace Universe News 17.03.2025 – Growth at Allegro / Vinted goes offline / New Categories at Temu Europe
Marketplace Universe News 17.03.2025 – Growth at Allegro / Vinted goes offline / New Categories at Temu Europe
Marketplace Universe News 10.03.2025 – AboutYou acquisition nearly complete / Amazon Haul in Europe soon / MediaMarktSaturn starts in Belgium
In the course of the takeover of About You, Zalando has secured more than 90% of About You’s share capital. Irrespective of the takeover, Zalando has ambitious plans: in 2025, sales are expected to increase by between 4 and 9 percent – twice as much as in 2024. Incidentally, Switzerland is Zalando’s second strongest market after Germany.
Marketplace Universe News 03.03.2025 – TikTok Shop opens seller portal / Shein sales collapse / Prime Day is Set
The time has come: TikTok Shop has opened its seller portal for merchants in Germany. At the same time, TikTok is working on expanding Fulfilment by TikTok to Germany. In France and Italy, too, merchant registration is now possible.
Ad campaigns on bol and Amazon: A Comparison
If you want to sell via marketplaces in the Netherlands and Belgium, there is no getting around the top dog, bol. But Amazon also wants a piece of the action and is trying to expand its position. It therefore makes sense for sellers to take a closer look at the similarities and differences between the two platforms – for example, in ad campaigns. Together with our partner Channable, we have put together some practical insights. The result: Ad campaigns on bol and Amazon – a comparison.
Marketplace Universe News 24.02.2025 – TikTok shop coming soon in Italy / Otto cuts service jobs / Meta opens Facebook marketplace
Regardless of the uncertain future in the US, TikTok is apparently continuing to expand TikTok Shop. According to reports, TikTok Shop is set to launch in Italy in March or April, with Germany, France, Brazil and Japan to follow later in the year. Meanwhile, Lidl has launched initial sales attempts on TikTok Shop in the UK.
Marketplace Universe News 17.02.2025 -Amazon tests opening to shops / Colizey at the end / Green light for new VAT rules
Amazon is experimenting with re-directing search queries to brands’ webshops outside of its own app. In the U.S., some Amazon customers have been presented with options to visit external online shops if they searched for products which Amazon itself doesn’t sell. The beta test seems to be directly connected to Amazon’s “Buy with Prime” initiative through which brands can integrate Prime shipping options and payment through Amazon directly into their own webshop.