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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.

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Europe’s E-Commerce Shake-Up: How Chinese platforms Attack Amazon

Discover how Amazon’s dominance in Europe is being challenged by Chinese e-commerce platforms Europe like AliExpress, Shein, and Temu. Explore platform penetration, growth, and regional trends in 2025.

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?

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.