TikTok Shop: Is it Worth it?
Behind the hype lies a key question for any brand team: What kind of resources does it actually take to succeed on TikTok Shop?
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Marketplace Universe News 30.6.2025 – Eco-fee imposed on Temu and Shein / Amazon puts pressure on the Netherlands / Accessibility rules come into force
Amazon expands Pan-EU FBA to the Netherlands
As of June 25, 2025, sellers enrolled in Amazon’s Pan-European Fulfilment by Amazon (Pan-EU FBA) must list their products on Amazon.nl to stay in the program. The Netherlands has become a mandatory market, prompting sellers to ensure VAT registration and local listings are in place.
Marketplace Universe News 23.06.2025 – About You seeks new sellers / TikTok Shop’s Deal Days / Amazon makes Prime cheaper
Marketplace Universe News 23.06.2025 – About You opens marketplace for new partners
Fashion platform About You has overhauled its onboarding process, aiming to make it easier for small brands, start-ups, and independent labels to join. The seller center has also been revamped as part of the update.
Marketplace Universe News 16.06.2025 – Second hand is booming / Strong Amazon advertising business / eBay Live launch in Uk
Refurbished boom: Back Market, Swappie & Co. hit new growth records
Europe’s refurbished electronics market is surging – and 2024 was a banner year for the sector’s leading players. Back Market increased its GMV by 32% to €2.2 billion, consolidating its lead in the European market. Swappie, the Finnish specialist for refurbished iPhones, grew its revenue by 20% to €249 million. German competitor Asgoodasnew expects 12% growth to €152 million for the year. Germany is developing into one of the most mature markets.
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 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 Universe News 07.04.2025 – TikTok battle in the US / Decathlon grows with marketplace / Amazon starts Buy for Me
The situation regarding TikTok in the US remains unclear: Trump has extended the deadline for a sale, which would have expired at the weekend, by another 75 days. This gives prospective buyers time to get into position. The list of potential buyers is getting longer and longer. Amazon, Microsoft, Perplexity AI, Oracle founder Larry Ellison, Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian, Mr. Beast, OnlyFan founder Tim Stokely, and billionaires like Elon Musk and Frank McCourt are included.
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Marketplace Universe News 31.03.2025 – TikTok Shop launches in DE, FR and IT / Otto’s problems despite growth / Hornbach records online downturn
After much back and forth, TikTok Shop is launching today in Germany, France and Italy. In Germany, About You, Beiersdorff and Cosnova, among others, are taking part. TikTok Shop has been available in the UK since 2021 and in the US since the end of 2023.