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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.

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 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.

Marketplace Universe News 06.10.2025 – ChatGPT starts in-chat-shopping / Amazon tests Haul in Spain / Platformisation in Germany

OpenAI is rolling out a native checkout in ChatGPT, letting users in the U.S. buy products without ever leaving the chat. The first integrations are with Etsy and Shopify sellers. Users can see product options, select variants, and complete the purchase directly in the interface. It’s a first step toward what some call “agentic commerce” – where AI handles not just discovery, but also transactions.

Marketplace Universe News 29.09.2025 – OnBuy expands in EU / Amazon Prime Big Deal Days / eBay to acquire Tise

OnBuy is expanding into 12 European countries, including Germany, France, Spain, and Italy. The platform is currently the fastest-growing in the UK, driven by its unique cashback system that generates a repeat purchase rate of over 50%.

Peaks on Electronics in Q4: eBay-Peak-Season-Playbook-2025

Get Peak-Season Ready: eBay’s Action Plan for Retailers & Brands

It’s autumn, and the peak season is just around the corner – wrong: it has already started! eBay has put together a comprehensive whitepaper with concrete, helpful tips – not just for eBay sellers.

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.

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 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.