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Marketplace market share in Germany HDE Online Monitor 2025

The German Online Market 2025

After two difficult years, the German online market grew again in 2025 for the first time, according to the HDE Online Monitor.

Marketplace Universe News 10.06.2025 – Amazon’s massive clean-up / QVC’s TikTok Shop record / Refurb’s leap over the 2 million mark

In one of the largest catalog overhauls in marketplace history, Amazon has quietly removed around 24 billion product listings – nearly a third of all offers – as part of an internal project called “Bend the Curve.”

Marketplace Universe News 02.06.2025 – About You leaves TikTok Shop / Setback for Temu / Shein targeted by the EU

About You was one of the first brands to dive into TikTok Shop Germany, launching alongside early adopters like Hitschler and Deiters. But just four weeks in, the plug has been pulled – in cause of disappointing results.

Marketplace Universe News 26.5.2025 – Better forecast for online retail for 2025 / Otto is profitable / EU plans fees for Shemu

The German Trade Association HDE has raised its annual forecast: online retail growth is expected to be around 4% in 2025, with total sales climbing to €92.4 billion. Looking closer into the numbers, it is clear that “market growth” is actually “marketplace growth” in Germany: All marketplaces active in Germany realised a turnover growth of 8.8 per cent, with the lion share going to Amazon. The market share currently stands at 57%, recommerce at 7%.

Marketplace Universe News 19.5.2025 – Amazon’s new promotion week / Revenue drop at Douglas / Zalando launch in Luxembourg

Amazon is offering rock-bottom prices and launching its first “Everyday Essentials Week” from May 21 to 27, with discounts of up to 35% on everyday items. AboutAmazon

Marketplace Country Quadrant France

The Marketplace Country Quadrant France 2025 shows a very diverse, dynamic and broad marketplace landscape with many interesting players.

Marketplace Universe News 12.05.2025 – Trump forces players to Europe / Amazon Hauls starts in UK / Good figures for Zalando and About You

Marketplace Universe News 12.05.2025 – rump forces players to Europe / Amazon Hauls starts in UK / Good figures for Zalando and About You

Selling to Switzerland: Unique Rules, Strong Potential

The Swiss e-commerce market offers highly attractive conditions for international sellers. But selling to Switzerland comes with specific rules – simply because Switzerland is not an EU member state and has three language regions. This results in special circumstances with regard to taxes, customs duties, and customer service.

Marketplace Universe News 05.05.2025 – EU penalty against TikTok / Amazon’s problems with customs duties / ChatGPT attacks shopping giants

In the US, this accusation led to the imminent demise of TikTok: The EU has fined TikTok €530 million for transferring user data to China. TikTok now has six months to bring its app into compliance with EU regulations. Fortune