Editorial Team, Author at E-commerce Germany News

e-tailers have high hopes for the holiday season – a Händlerbund christmas study

The Christmas Markets are open, the first mulled wine has been drunk and the run for presents has started. The Holiday Season is a busy time, mostly of course for online merchants who will be trying to make the most of it. The new Händlerbund Christmas Study 2017 Survey revealed what challenges retailers will be facing this year and most sellers can agree on two things: logistics and delivery will…

Are you truly customer-centric?

That’s not an easy thing to achieve, is it? Well, Jonathan Anguelov and the other co-founders of Aircall have made it easy for you. As a sneak-peak to his talk during the E-Commerce Berlin Expo 2018, we’re releasing an interview where Jonathan explains how Aircall products can make your customers happier and your business more profitable. Paulina, E-Commerce Capitals: You are the co-founder and COO of Aircall, a cloud-based phone…

A breakfest bowl becomes a business

If you are still looking for your niche in eCommerce, food is the answer. Max Wittrock and his two other mymuesli Co-Founders Hubertus Bessau and Philipp Kraiss are a walking proof that a successful eCommerce business idea might as well come from as close as your breakfast bowl. In this interview, Max Wittrock assures that food market is big enough to accommodate everyone. Paulina, Ecommerce Capitals: Mymuesli is one of…

Call for papers winners – Who will be speaking at the E-Commerce Berlin Expo 2018?

The Call For Papers Contest 2018 has officially ended and we’re excited to announce the final speakers who will be presenting at the E-Commerce Berlin Expo 2018 on February 15, 2018 at Station, Berlin. We’d like to thank all 256 participants for taking the time and effort to submit some amazing presentation proposals. In a period of 18 days we were able to receive an incredible storm of support for…

Survey: German online retail fails at the border

Sellers Miss Cross-Border Growth and Business Potential Freiburg, October 19 2017 – German online retailers are less active in cross-border trade than their international counterparts. According to a recent survey as well as current market data and studies, under 60 percent do business outside of the German-speaking countries. Two thirds (68 percent) make less than ten percent of their online sales in international business, and only 18 percent have customers…

To engage is to prosper – the omni-channel success of sport scheck

Germany-largest city running sessions, free yoga classes, camps and various festivals – this does not sound too much like a must-do for an eCommerce brand, or does it? Well, then you still need to see how SportScheck has combined this with selling sportswear online and offline. In this interview, Jan Kegelberg reveals how a properly thought-out strategy and targeted customer engagement initiatives attract crowds and ensure the company’s prosperity and…

E-Commerce Forum Karlsruhe XXL with special speaker lineup!

On 9th November 2017 the E-Commerce agency Flagbit from Karlsruhe will host the 31st E-Commerce Forum Karlsruhe as a special edition. The #ecommka XXL will take place in the Kesselhaus Färberei in Karlsruhe and is going to present a lineup of high-class / top C-level speakers from the German-speaking e-commerce and marketing industry. The highlights on the #ecommka stage: Philipp Westermeyer (CEO Online Marketing Rockstars), Alain Veuve (CEO Accounto Technology…

Fast fashion is already here. Time for agile retail

“What Fast Fashion companies such as Zara and H&M have successfully done offline, we are now taking online to the next level,” says Roman Kirsch, the founder and CEO of Lesara.com, one of the fastest growing online shopping platforms in Europe. In this interview, you will learn how he built this empire, what makes it so disruptive – and why he thinks it’s so important to never compromise on hiring…

There is no such thing as Ecommerce – It’s simply commerce

“Think of a different nomenclature: Everything is, or will be, digital to some degree” says Stefan Wenzel, Digital Executive and CEO with 18 years of experience in Ecommerce executive roles. In this interview, you will learn how he perceives the evolution of the industry and what tips he has for those who would like to try walking in his shoes one day. Paulina: Let’s start by reminding our readers that…

CALL FOR PAPERS – Present at the e-commerce berlin expo 2018!

Secure your spot in the E-Commerce Berlin Expo 2018 agenda on February 15, 2018 at Station, Berlin and share your knowledge about e-commerce! Take part in the Call For Papers-Contest 2018 now and present in front of more than 4000 industry professionals and 100 exhibitors. The biggest pure e-commerce event in Berlin which gathered more than 3000 visitors and hosted over 85 industry leaders, such as DHL, Idealo, Otto Group,…

The best things come in threes – E-Commerce Berlin Expo returning for its third edition on february 15, 2018!

The team of E-Commerce Capitals is returning to Germany’s capital to bring back the third edition of E-Commerce Berlin Expo, one of the hottest industry events of the year. Berlin, Europe’s melting pot of tech, culture, and more, is hosting the event on February 15, 2018 at Station. The free-to-attend event, which drew over 3000 international visitors and hosted over 85 industry leaders, such as DHL, Idealo, Rakuten, PrestaShop, Meet…

Today is all about selling experiences

Since the fulfilment of the American dream of GANT’s founders nearly seventy years, ago, the company has grown into a global brand. In this interview with Swana Walters from GANT Germany you will learn how the company is adapting to the ultra-dynamic online and retail reality without discarding its heritage. [Paulina, EC] You work as Marketing Manager eCommerce at GANT Germany, a branch of an American lifestyle brand offering premium…