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Marketplace Universe News 13.10.2025 – Zalando starts in Portugal / Temu among the top 5 in Germany / Verbaudet and Bauhaus launch marketplaces

Zalando has officially entered the Portuguese market to strengthen its position as Europe’s leading fashion and lifestyle platform. This move brings the company’s total footprint to over 25 markets. Portugal is one of Southern Europe’s fastest-growing e-commerce markets, driven by high smartphone penetration, rapid digital adoption and a growing appetite for international fashion brands.

Marketplace Movers & Shakers in september 2025

Rafe Colburn, already serving as Chief Technology Officer at Etsy, is expanding his role and will also take over as Chief Product Officer. The move comes as Etsy consolidates its leadership structure following the departure of the former CPO.
Christian Lefken has made the move from MAX Trader to Christopeit Sport, where he’s now Head of Marketplaces.
Caroline Offergelt, after several years in the fashion marketplace world, has taken a new direction and joined bekuplast as Senior E-Commerce Manager.

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%.

Marketplace Universe News 22.09.2025 – Amazon launches strategy AI tool / Shein Xcelerator in Europe / More Logistic options for Temu and Shein

At its Seller Conference Accelerate, Amazon introduced a new Agentic AI designed to independently develop and execute strategies. The enhanced Seller Assistant will automatically warn sellers about potential overstock fees, suggest price adjustments, optimize inventory levels.

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 Universe News 08.09.2025 – Shein gains 32% in the UK / Amazon’s Peak Season fees / Walmart recruits European sellers

Online fashion platform Shein is growing rapidly in the United Kingdom. Last year, its revenue there exceeded 2.3 billion euros. Compared to 2023, this was an increase of 32 percent.

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 Universe News 04.09.2025 – JD.com acquires Cenonomy / Amazon grows and fights / GenZ buys with ChatGPT

JD.com snaps up Ceconomy

Marketplace Movers & Shakers in July 2025

Maximilian Gassner has taken on a broader leadership role as Vice President Sales Central at Adidas. Christina Skoeries has moved up the ranks at camel active and now holds the role of Director E-Commerce. Maria Jose Barrera Rojas has made a major move from Inditex to Louis Vuitton, where she now leads as Global VP E-Commerce.

Marketplace Universe News 31.07.2025 – JD eyes Ceconomy / Boohooman Launches Fashion Marketplace / Prime Day halo effect

JD.com Plans Takeover for MediaMarktSaturn Owner Ceconomy
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com is preparing a €2.3 billion takeover of Ceconomy, the parent company of MediaMarkt and Saturn. If successful, the deal would mark one of the largest Chinese acquisitions in Europe’s retail sector to date.