DDoS attack takes eBay offline
eBay was targeted by a large-scale global DDoS attack, claimed by the Iranian hacker group 313 Team. At the end of April 2026, this led to repeated disruptions – with estimated revenue losses of up to USD 200 million per day. Sellers were affected by limitations in sales operations and transactions. eBay refers in this context to its seller protection, which is intended to safeguard affected merchants in case of platform-related issues. Find out more on Cybersecurity (DDoS) and Wortfilter (seller protection)

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eBay significantly increases revenue and GMV
eBay generated revenue of USD 3.1 billion (+19%) and GMV of USD 22.2 billion (+18%) in Q1 2026. eBay also reports 136 million active buyers and points to strategic progress in advertising and payments. Read more on eBay 

Cloud business and advertising drive Amazon growth
Amazon also significantly increased revenue to USD 181.5 billion (+17%) and operating income to USD 30.3 billion in Q1 2026. Key growth drivers remain AWS (+28%) and advertising, while investments – particularly in AI infrastructure – continue to rise sharply. See more on Stocktitan 

Etsy beats expectations
The handmade marketplace Etsy exceeded revenue forecasts in the first quarter and increased Gross Merchandise Sales (GMS) by 5.5% to USD 2.5 billion. Growth was mainly driven by more active buyers and a 2% increase in GMS per buyer. More on Fashionnetwork

Vinted further connects DACH markets
Vinted continues to link its country marketplaces. Together with Austrian Post, it has now connected Germany and Austria for the first time. Previously, German users could trade with France, Italy, and the Netherlands, while Austrian users were connected to France and Italy. Find out more on Ecommercenews  

Zalando prepares launch in Bulgaria
Zalando continues its expansion in Europe. After launching in Portugal and Greece, the market entry in Bulgaria is expected on August 1. More on Worldef 

B&Q expands marketplace with Tech & Home Office
The British DIY marketplace B&Q continues to grow and adds a new “Tech & Home Office” category – ranging from furniture to monitors and printers. This addresses rising home office demand and gives sellers access to over 20 million monthly visitors. See more on ChannelX

Wild News

GameStop wants to acquire eBay
The gaming platform GameStop has made an unsolicited takeover bid for eBay worth $55.5 billion. The offered price is about 20% above eBay’s current share price. If eBay rejects the proposal, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen plans to take the offer directly to eBay shareholders. With this move, GameStop aims to build a stronger competitor to Amazon, while also planning significant cost reductions following a potential acquisition. Read more on BBC

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Zalando shuts down Connected Retail
Zalando is consistently pushing its platform strategy and is discontinuing its Connected Retail programme – at the expense of its partners: all Connected Retail retailers must decide by May 15th whether to transition into Zalando’s Partner Programme by June 2027. If not, the partnership will already end this August. At the same time, Zalando is adjusting its fee structure, which could have significant implications for retailers’ margin calculations. The move itself is understandable – but the way it is being executed is not. See the full story on LinkedIn

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Better figures for Asos
The turnaround at Asos is slowly taking hold: In the first half of 2026 GMV declined again by 9% to £1.17 billion and revenue fell by 14% to £1.11 billion. However, operating profit improved from £42.5 million to £64 million, and margins increased from 45.2% to 48.5%. For the first time since autumn 2021, Asos also recorded new customer growth of 9% in March. Read more on Fashionnetwork 

Temu and Shein cost the German economy €2.4 billion
Competition from China costs the German economy around €2.4 billion in value creation each year, including €1.3 billion in retail alone. Specifically, the German state loses around €429 million in tax revenue, and approximately 40,000 jobs are affected. The reason is unfair competition due to violations of applicable EU regulations. And the momentum continues: In Portugal, Temu has been named the leading international marketplace for the first time. See more on Einzelhandel (competition) und Fashionnetwork (Portugal)  

EU reviews Ceconomy acquisition over Chinese subsidies
EU competition regulators are reviewing the $2.5 billion acquisition of electronics retailer Ceconomy by Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com for potential state subsidies from China. If concerns are confirmed by May 25, the EU could launch an in-depth investigation and demand concessions from JD.com. Find out more on Retail-Insight-Network 

CMA reviews eBay–Depop deal in the UK market
The planned acquisition of Depop by eBay is also facing scrutiny. In the UK, the competition authority CMA has launched a public consultation to assess potential impacts on competition and consumers. Submissions are open until May 8, 2026, after which the CMA will decide whether to proceed with a formal investigation. Find out more on ValueAddedResource 

Etsy adjusts operating fees
The handmade platform Etsy is adjusting the regulatory operating fees it charges sellers across several European markets. In France, Spain, Italy and the UK, fees have in some cases more than doubled, while they are being introduced for the first time in Hungary. In Turkey, however, fees are decreasing. Read more on ValueAddedResource 

Success News

9 success factors behind Decathlon
While competitors struggle with shrinking margins and market share losses, sporting goods retailer Decathlon has developed strongly in recent years – its network of 1,800 stores across 79 countries alone is remarkable. According to Swiss consultancy Carpathia, key success factors include an excellent price-performance ratio, a strong omnichannel experience, and powerful private labels. Read the full story on Carpathia

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Marketplace Country Quadrant UK 2026: The Return of the British Giants

The British market has evolved rapidly over the last years. From Europe’s powerhouse to post-Brexit decline to battle field for aggressive Chinese players to local heroes-playing field, outlook changed hard and fast in just a few years. ECDB’s data for 2026 now projects the UK e-commerce revenue to reach €167.09 billion in 2026. Following a period of relative cooling, growth is regaining serious momentum, projecting an impressive 6.4% year-over-year increase.

The level of market penetration is truly remarkable: nearly one in every three pounds (29.7%) in the UK is now spent online. In a country of 69.6 million people where internet penetration stands at a saturated 99.3%, “offline” retail is rapidly becoming an outlier. However, the most compelling trend is the “platform boom” led by domestic giants. Retailers like Tesco, Next, and John Lewis have aggressively adapted to the marketplace model and are now dominating the landscape. Our freshly updated Marketplace Country Quadrant UK 2026 reflects this shift.

What’s changed? The great domestic shift

Compared to the previous year, the face of the Marketplace Country Quadrant UK has shifted radically:

• Next & TikTok Shop: Both have officially ascended to the generalist tier. Next has completed its transformation into a broad-based platform, massively pushing its marketplaces as the main driver for growth. And TikTok Shop has expanded well beyond its initial niches to become a major force in categories like Food.
• AliExpress & Very: These players have been repositioned. AliExpress seems to be losing the battle against the determined local heroes and has lost its place among the generalists. It is still relevant in some categories but much less the attacker it was one year ago. Very’s marketplace is doing well, but in many marketplaces it has been overtaken by the stronger growth of competitors like Next, which is why we moved them to the category leader’s board for now. 
• The Brexit Filter: International Platforms (apart from Amazon and ebay) are struggling in the UK. ManoMano has disappeared completely from the quadrant, Zalando is nowhere to be seen, and Decathlon is fighting for their place on the category leader board. The bureaucratic friction of post-Brexit trade acts as a natural filter, weeding out cross-border actors lacking local infrastructure.

The 2026 Quadrant in Detail

Looking closely at the current Marketplace Country Quadrant UK, the balance of power is clearly defined:

Generalists

• Amazon & eBay: Defending their foundational roles as the ultimate market leader and re-commerce hub, respectively.
• Next & Tesco: The new gold standards for successful British platform strategies.
• TikTok Shop: The social commerce powerhouse now serving all major categories.
• Temu: Present, but far less dominant here than on the European mainland.

Specialists by Category

• Fashion & Shoes: Shein dominates the budget segment, while John Lewis and Very capture the curated lifestyle niche.
• Electronics: Back Market continues to capitalize on refurbished tech, flanked by Argos and OnBuy.
• Home & Living: A three-way battle between premium John Lewis, specialist Wayfair, and value-driven AliExpress.
• DIY & Garden: B&Q defends its top spot against a revitalized Argos and AliExpress.
• Sports: JD remains the benchmark, with Decathlon and John Lewis providing market breadth.
• Beauty & Care: TikTok Shop dominates this category, but as they ascended to the generalist tier, we also look at Superdrug, ASOS and Very to fill the niche.

Market Analysis: Marketplace Universe Opinion

The Marketplace Country Quadrant UK makes one thing abundantly clear: The British “Local Heroes” didn’t just crash the marketplace party; they took it over. With a staggering 94.4% of e-commerce revenue generated via domestic purchases, the UK is no longer a landscape for quick cross-border wins. If you want to succeed here, you have to commit to local platforms. The moat is deep, but thanks to the high digital affinity of British consumers, the potential for those who cross it is greater than ever.

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Google pushes Agentic Commerce forward with a standard protocol
Google has introduced a new open standard called the Universal Commerce Protocol (UPC). Its goal is to accelerate the AI-platform shift in commerce by standardizing processes such as product search and checkout via AI bots. Platforms and retailers including Walmart, Etsy, Shopify, Shopee, Carrefour, Target, Macy’s, Wayfair, and Zalando were involved in its development, as they seek to secure their position within the customer journey. However, it remains unclear whether Google’s clout will be sufficient – and whether other major players such as Amazon, Meta, Alibaba, ByteDance, or OpenAI will support this protocol initiative. More on Google (UCP), Profashionals (marketplaces) and Exciting Commerce (major players).

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Instagram is the leading social commerce platform in Germany
Three in ten German consumers shop via social media. Instagram is used the most: 15 % of Germans buy directly on the platform or via redirects to online shops. Facebook follows with 14 % and YouTube with 11 %. Among 16- to 29-year-olds, TikTok is the third social commerce platform, with an adoption rate of 20 %, according to Bitkom. Read more on Ecommercenews 

Shein: Faltering start in brick-and-mortar retail in Paris
Shein’s presence at the BHV Marais department store in Paris has caused major controversy but appears to have generated little revenue. Despite high footfall, sales are reportedly sluggish, partly due to a weaker assortment and smaller discounts than online. As a result, Shein has postponed further in-store rollouts in French department stores. At the same time, an appeals court decision on a potential ban of Shein in France is scheduled for February 5. More on Chip (failure) and FashionUnited (court decision).

Temu’s explosive growth
Around a quarter of all cross-border orders now go to Temu – the same share as Amazon. Back in 2022, Temu’s share was just 1%, according to an IPC study. Together, Amazon and Temu account for nearly half of all cross-border sales. Shein, AliExpress, eBay, and Zalando together make up another quarter. Find out more at Ecommercenews

eBay makes international shipping easier for German sellers
eBay has launched eBay SpeedPAK in Germany, a service that offers sellers a customs-cleared shipping, with import duties already paid. From February 12th onward, new selling fees will also apply on eBay Germany. Read more on Ecommercenews (SpeedPAK) and eBay (fees)

Rumored News

OpenAI eyes Pinterest
Since early January, rumors have repeatedly surfaced that OpenAI is considering the acquisition of Pinterest. If this were to happen, the implications would be significant: OpenAI would gain direct access to hundreds of millions of user-generated content items – highly valuable for AI training. And data is the decisive competitive factor in the AI race. The question Malte Karstan therefore raises is less “why Pinterest?” and more “who’s next?” More on LinkedIn 

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Second-Hand: The Most Important Marketplaces in Europe

The second-hand online market is booming with a volume of 21.6 billion euros and an expected growth of an additional 2 billion euros by 2025 (CEBR study commissioned by Amazon). The trend is clear: the market is growing across all categories. Large marketplaces are expanding their second-hand sections, while traditional C2C platforms are increasingly allowing professional dealers to sell their goods.

The following classification focuses on the most important generalists and specialists in Europe that enable independent traders to offer goods.

1. Generalists

Generalists serve multiple categories simultaneously and range from classic 3P marketplaces with shop logic to ad-based C2C platforms.

Generalist Marketplaces with Second-Hand Segments

These platforms offer structured seller accounts and integrate second-hand, B-stock, and refurbished products alongside new goods:

• Amazon Renew / Second Chance: Focuses on used, checked, and refurbished products with strict quality requirements. (Active in DE, FR, IT, ES, UK, NL, PL, among others).
• eBay / eBay Refurbished: Established ecosystem, highly relevant for electronics, auto & parts, fashion, and collectibles in almost all European core markets.
• bol (NL/BE): Generalist with strong refurbished sections for electronics and a robust seller program.
• National Champions:
  • Allegro (PL): Largest Polish marketplace with an established second-hand segment and growing EU reach.
  • Kaufland Global Marketplace (DE, CZ): With its own recommerce program and a growing share of B-stock/refurbished electronics.
  • Cdiscount (FR) / Fnac/Darty (FR, ES): Important French generalists with designated areas for reconditionné / occasion or Seconde vie (CE and household goods).

C2C-based Classifieds Platforms with Seller Option

These platforms are often strongly locally rooted and C2C-driven, but are increasingly opening up to professional sellers. Transactions mostly take place outside the platform (no checkout), which means good reach but limited scalability.

• Key Players: Kleinanzeigen (DE), Leboncoin (FR), Marktplaats (NL), Gumtree (UK), Milanuncios (ES), and Subito (IT). They dominate their local markets, and commercial listings are permitted or strongly tolerated.
• Nordic Countries: Blocket (SE), FINN.no (NO), and DBA (DK) are the leading classifieds models with business areas (Blocketbutik, Bedrift).

Auction Platforms

Auctions are relevant for surplus stock, B-stock, collectibles, and specialized categories.

• Aukro (CZ): Mix of generalist and auction model.
• BVA Auctions / TBAuctions (NL, EU-wide): Focus on returns, B2B second-hand goods, and company liquidations.
• Tradera (SE) / Troostwijk Auctions (NL, EU-wide): Sustainability-oriented marketplace and specialist for industrial goods, respectively.

2. Category Specialists

Many second-hand platforms focus on specific categories and develop particularly strong ecosystems in their niches.

Fashion & Accessories

The pre-owned segment in fashion is traditionally strong.

• Vinted: Dominant European second-hand fashion marketplace, which is increasingly opening up to professional sellers via “Vinted Pro” in DE, FR, AT, ES, and is developing into more of a generalist (alongside fashion, also toys, home).
• Vestiaire Collective: International marketplace for premium and luxury fashion with a curated offering and structured options for professional boutiques.
• Grailed / Depop: Specialized in designer, streetwear, vintage, and individual styles, particularly popular with younger target groups (UK, IT, D, FR, NL).
• Chrono24: World’s largest, highly professionalized marketplace for pre-owned luxury watches.

Electronics

Electronics is considered one of the most professionalized and fastest-growing second-hand categories due to standardized testing processes (Refurbished ecosystems).

• Back Market: EU-wide leader for refurbished electronics with strict quality requirements and a large seller network.
• refurbed: Fast-growing marketplace for refurbished electronics with high-quality standards in D, AT, IT, FR, ES, NL, and PL.
• MediaMarktSaturn Marketplace: Offers professional refurb and B-stock programs in cooperation with qualified partners.

Sports & Leisure

A dynamically growing category due to high purchase prices and stable resale values.

• BikeExchange / buycycle: Specialists for bicycles and accessories (especially high-end bikes and e-bikes) with a strong seller base.
• Decathlon Marketplace: Combines new, used, and refurbished offers through “Second Life” programs.

Special Interest

Deep niche segments that are often highly professionalized and supported by active collector communities.

• Cardmarket: Largest European marketplace for trading cards (TCG, CCG).
• Discogs: International marketplace for records, mainly used.
• BrickLink / Brick Owl: Leading marketplaces for new and used LEGO parts and sets.
• Catawiki: Curated auction marketplace for collectibles, art, and luxury goods.

Conclusion: Key Insights and Market Patterns

The European second-hand market is highly fragmented and dynamic. The most important patterns are:

• Hybrid Models: Many formerly pure C2C platforms (e.g., Vinted, classifieds platforms) are evolving into hybrid marketplaces through business programs.
• Regional Dominance: Unlike in traditional e-commerce, strong local classifieds platforms dominate in many countries (e.g., Kleinanzeigen, Leboncoin, Allegro).
• Growth Drivers: Fashion and electronics lead the market, while sports & leisure (especially bikes) and highly specialized niche markets are professionalizing and growing strongly.
• Market Volume: Online second-hand volume is €21.6 billion with an expected increase of +€2 billion by 2025.

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ChatGPT rolls out in-chat shopping – Etsy and Shopify first
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. See more on Golem (German)

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7 of Germany’s Top 10 Online Shops Are Marketplaces
According to the latest EHI Retail Institute ranking, marketplaces dominate Germany’s e-commerce landscape. Amazon leads by a wide margin. But six other players in the top 10 – Zalando, Otto, Temu, eBay, Shein and Redcare Pharmacy – are also marketplaces. The data underscores the accelerating platformisation of German retail. More on EHI (German)

Amazon tests ‘Haul’ – a bargain-focused storefront in Spain
Amazon has quietly launched “Haul” in Spain. The budget-focused storefront offering low-priced, trend-based items with free shipping above €15. Most products cost under €20 and ship within two weeks. The concept mimics Temu and Shein. This could be Amazon’s latest move to recapture Gen Z bargain hunters. Read more on Eloput

Amazon tightens grip on counterfeit enforcement
Amazon is raising the pressure on brands and sellers to fight counterfeits – but also shifting more responsibility onto them. Wortfilter outlines how sellers can respond. Possible measures include Brand Registry, test buys, IP enforcement, and legal mechanisms like Germany’s “Störerhaftung.” More on Wortfilter (German)

eBay and OpenAI launch £3M AI program for UK sellerseBay has announced a new £3 million in partnership with OpenAI. The initiative called “AI Activate” gives selected UK sellers free access to ChatGPT Enterprise, training, and use cases tailored to small businesses. It’s a strategic push to help sellers automate content creation and boost productivity with AI. More on ChannelX 

ChatGPT checkout won’t disrupt everything – but it might dominate ‘boring & expensive’
Marketplace analyst Juozas Kaziukėnas shared his take on where ChatGPT-based commerce will actually work. His matrix divides shopping into four types. Fun/boring vs. cheap/expensive. AI-driven agents like ChatGPT, he argues, are perfect for “boring & expensive” categories like electronics or home appliances. There customers want to reduce research effort. “Boring & cheap” goods (e.g. FMCG) will be automated, while “fun” products will continue to thrive in inspiration-led environments like TikTok Shop. See more on LinkedIn 

Booming News

TikTok Shop: UK leads, fashion dominates, cross-border brands win
Adrian Melch shares data from Kalodata showingthat TikTok Shop is booming across Europe, with the highest sales in the UK and fashion as the top category in all markets. Country-specific trends (DIY in Germany, beauty in Italy) highlight the platform’s diversity. And the biggest winners are brands that scale cross-border with a TikTok-native strategy. Find out more on LinkedIn

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Zalando Shows Strong Q2 Growth and Raises 2025 Outlook

Zalando reported a 5% increase in GMV to €4.06 billion and a 7% revenue jump to €2.8 billion in Q2 2025. Following the acquisition of About You, the company raised its full-year guidance, now expecting GMV growth of 12–15% and adjusted EBIT of €550–600 million. Record customer numbers and new AI-powered discovery tools were highlighted as key drivers. More on Reuters

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Otto to Cut Nearly 480 Customer Service Jobs
Otto will lay off around 480 call center employees and close eight of its 13 service locations by the end of August. The decision is tied to cost-saving measures and changing customer contact preferences. Affected staff will receive severance or support through transfer companies. More on OHN (German)

Galaxus Delivery Delays Amid Order Surge and Warehouse Expansion
Galaxus is currently facing delivery delays due to a sharp rise in orders since July and ongoing warehouse expansion. The company also closed operations temporarily around Assumption Day, further affecting lead times. Customers are advised to expect delivery delays of up to two days. More on Galaxus.ch

JD.com Defies Market Slowdown with 22% Revenue Growth
Despite weak overall consumer sentiment, JD.com exceeded expectations in Q2 2025 with a 22.4% year-over-year revenue increase, reaching $49.7 billion. The growth was driven by promotions around the 618 shopping festival and diversification into new services like food delivery. Net income dropped, but investors welcomed the top-line momentum. More on Reuters

Amazon MCF Now Integrated with TikTok Ads
Amazon has upgraded its Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) offering by allowing merchants to display estimated delivery times directly in TikTok ads. This new feature aims to boost conversion in social commerce environments by providing real-time logistics transparency. More on LinkedIn

Rumored News

Gen Z Uses ChatGPT –  Ad Costs Soar and reduces profits
Amazon Brigades Merchants to Deprioritize Temu Listings
According to unconfirmed reports, Amazon is offering incentives—such as free advertising and lower commission rates—to merchants who refrain from listing their products on rival low‑cost platform Temu. This move aligns with Amazon’s broader competitive defense strategy against rising e‑commerce challengers. More on eMarketer

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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. More on LinkedIn and Retail-News (German) 

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Amazon Reports Strong Q2 – But Investors Remain Cautious
Amazon posted impressive Q2 2025 results with revenue climbing 13% to $167.7 billion and net profit jumping 35% to $18.2 billion. However, heavy AI-related spending spooked investors. The company’s stock dropped by 7% despite the strong figures. Yahoo Finance

eBay Grows GMV, Raises Outlook – But Shares Dip Slightly
eBay reported solid Q2 2025 results, with total GMV rising to $19.5 billion – up 6% year-over-year (spot basis), driven by strong momentum in the US market (+7%). The company also raised its full-year guidance. More on eBay 

Etsy Holds Steady with Q2 Results and Smarter AI Tools
Etsy reported a 4.8% drop in GMV, but grew revenue to $672.7M in Q2 2025 – enough to lift shares by 2.8%. The marketplace is betting on practical AI tools to boost product discovery and conversion. More on LinkedIn

Debenhams partners with Pinterest AI
Debenhams has partnered with Pinterest to boost brand visibility and customer growth for its marketplace business. Their recent bridal campaign, powered by Pinterest’s AI-driven personalisation tools, outperformed expectations – delivering a 75% higher click-through rate than category benchmarks. More at Retail Gazette 

Prime Day News

Gen Z Uses ChatGPT –  Ad Costs Soar and reduces profits
New data from Prime Day 2025 reveals a generational split in AI usage: 44% of Gen Z shoppers relied on ChatGPT to guide their purchase decisions, while 46% of Baby Boomers preferred Amazon’s native assistant, Rufus. The platform’s familiarity and ease of use seem to resonate more with older audiences. Meanwhile, Prime Day itself delivered strong results: impressions more than doubled week-over-week, clicks rose by 90%, and conversions jumped 115%. But the boost came at a cost – ad spend surged by 219%. More at LinkedIn (Usage) and LinkedIn (Costs).

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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. Shein

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Amazon will change the marketing fees for deals in the US, making deals more expensive in many cases – the biggest mistake Amazon has brought up in the past 24 months according to Amazon expert Malte Karstan. LinkedIn

 For Prime customers, Amazon is offering the deal event “Spring Deals 2025” from March 25 to 31. In the US, Amazon is using it to simultaneously push its Temu clone Amazon Haul: All deal orders at Haul automatically receive a 50% discount. AboutAmazon (spring deals)  Retail Drive (Haul)

Amazon launched in Ireland, giving Irish shoppers access to more than 200 million products with prices in euros and no customs fees. There will soon be an extra page for brands, “Brands of Ireland”. Channelx

Because consumer sentiment continues to deteriorate, Douglas has lowered its sales forecast for the current fiscal year from 4.7 to 4.9 billion euros to 4.5 billion. Wallstreet-Online

 Etsy now has only 5.6 million sellers, 1.4 million fewer than a year ago. In particular, the number of active sellers fell sharply. Marketplacepulse

The British B&Q Group, which also operates the DIY marketplace Kingfisher, generated sales of 3.8 billion pounds in 2023/24, of which 154 million were in the marketplace business. B&Q’s brand awareness is 92%. Channelx

Cross Border News

The Romanian online market is growing by more than 10% annually, with online shoppers spending EUR 7.7 billion on purchases in 2024. The eMag group, which is a leader in the marketplace business, is also expecting to see 10% growth after investing in payment options and logistics. Turkish competitor Trendyol also wants to grow with the Romanian market, and a new logistics center near Bucharest should help. Ecommercenews

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The EU has launched formal proceedings against Temu. The EU commission has voiced concerns that Temu is failing to efficiently prevent the sale of illegal or counterfeit products on its platform. Suspended products have been re-appearing on Temu within days of their removal, the comission criticizes. The Guardian

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The figures for the 3rd quarter have started to pour in. Amazon relased impressive results, eBay‘s reports were mediocre but slightly optimistic – and Etsy‘s were a full disaster. About Amazon   eBay   Etsy

Shein has opened its C2C second-hand platform Shein Exchange in Germany, following its previous start in the US, France and UK. In the US market, the exchange platform already sports over 4 million users. Nevertheless, the platform has been repeatedly attacked for “greenwashing” by environment organisations. t3n

News from behind closed doors

At last week’s Marketplace Convention, Temu refused to answer questions on stage; but the representatives were a little more open in a separate breakout room. David Cikanek visited the session – and wrote down all feasible information. LinkedIn

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