EU Tightens Customs Rules for Small Parcels from November
From November 1, a new EU-wide processing fee will apply to small parcels from non-EU countries. The European Parliament has given final approval to the sweeping reform of EU customs law, after the Council had already agreed in early September. The exact amount of the fee is still to be set by the European Commission. Find out more on Retail News

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Temu Lose Ground in Hungary as New EU Customs Charge Bites
Hungarian shoppers are ordering more cautiously from Temu, Shein and AliExpress, according to PwC Hungary, since the customs-duty exemption for parcels up to EUR 150 ended on July, 1 and a € 3 customs charge now applies per product category. Some European marketplaces are already benefiting. Even so, Temu remains Hungary’s largest online retailer, according to ECDB – alongside Finland, Croatia and Slovenia – after just three years in the market. Get more details on Daily News Hungary  and ECDB 

TikTok Launches TopSearch Globally
Through a new auction model, brands can now secure the top position in TikTok search results – including a customised title, description and creative. The aim is to reach users in the moment of purchase intent, which could prove especially relevant for sellers with products in TikTok’s search and shopping environment. See more on ChannelX 

Amazon Confirms Prime Big Deal Days for October 6-7
Amazon has confirmed the date for the next Prime Big Deal Days: on 6 and 7 October, Prime members will get 48 hours of exclusive deals across all categories, from home and kitchen to electronics, fashion and beauty. Read more on ChannelX 

Amazon’s EU Reach Levels Off
Amazon averaged 193.9 million monthly recipients across the EU in the first half of 2026, according to its latest DSA filing – a slight decline from 195.2 million in the second half of 2025. While reach fell in Germany, France, Italy and Spain, it grew 4 percent in the Netherlands, where bol is nonetheless pulling further ahead. See the full story on LinkedIn

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Payback has launched a marketplace beta
Payback has quietly launched a marketplace inside its app, built on Mirakl with 70 sellers and 23,000 SKUs in beta, after years of calling an affiliate business a marketplace. Sellers pay a monthly fee plus 7-15% commission, while Payback itself subsidizes the loyalty points – a pitch aimed at Germany’s 18 million active app users.  Read more on Payback 

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EU Commission targets cheap Chinese imports
The European Commission is preparing new legislation to close compliance gaps for imports via e-commerce platforms, according to media reports. It includes liability for marketplaces, a new market surveillance fee and centralised enforcement. The draft doesn’t explicitly name China, but clearly targets platforms like Temu and Shein. Find out more on Euronews 

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TikTok Shop opens trade between EU and UK
Sellers from eight EU countries – including Germany, France, Italy and Spain – will be able to reach British customers via TikTok Shop from 21 September. The reverse will also be true, with UK sellers able to sell into continental Europe. One catch: there’s no TikTok fulfilment yet for UK orders. So sellers have to organise shipping and customer service themselves (“Ship by Seller”). Read more on Innels  

Ebay centralises parcel fee negotiations for sellers
Ebay is launching “Managed Shipping”, a new logistics service for private sellers and small merchants. Thin means the marketplace negotiates shipping fees centrally with carriers and collects them directly from buyers. Sellers simply receive a label with a QR code after the sale and drop the parcel off at a parcel shop – no need to navigate country-specific shipping rules. See more on Handelsblatt  

Bol widens lead over Amazon in the Netherlands
Bol has further widened its lead as the Netherlands’ largest online retailer, according to a new ECDB ranking. With 12 percent growth versus just 2.7 percent for Amazon.nl, bol is now roughly 75 percent ahead of its US rival – up from 61 percent in 2024. AliExpress climbed to third place for the first time and continues gaining market share. Get more details on Ecommerce News 

Lululemon launches Zalando-exclusive collection in Europe
Lululemon is launching a 55-piece collection exclusively via Zalando – which it calls its “biggest retail partner across Europe.” The campaign runs in core markets like Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands, as well as Poland and Austria, where Lululemon only launched this week. See the full story on Fashion Network 

Allegro tests delivery service for bulky goods
Allegro is testing “Allegro XL”, a new delivery service for large and heavy products. Via Allegro Smart!, customers can add extras like delivery, unpacking, assembly and old-appliance pickup. The pilot starts in the electronics and consumer-electronics/appliances categories, before expanding to categories like home & garden and sports. Find out more on Allegro

Big Money News

Amazon places first-ever bond in British pounds
Amazon has tapped the pound bond market for the first time, raising £4.25 billion across four tranches with maturities between three and 19 years. The heavily oversubscribed issuance shows how readily investors continue to entrust the company with billions. Money likely to flow substantially into cloud and AI infrastructure, currently the industry’s biggest cost driver. Read more on Retail News 

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