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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
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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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