Alpenlife, a leather goods brand from St. Johann, Austria, is using Temu to bring traditional clothing from the Alpine region to fashionistas all over Europe. (Ad)

Discover how Germans are planning Christmas 2025 with limited budgets, early gift shopping and new habits like AI-powered holiday preparation.

Online retailers face big new EU obligations in 2026 – from packaging rules to warranty labels and deforestation compliance. Here’s what to prepare for. (Ad)

Berlin court rules in Idealo’s favor in major antitrust case against Google involving long-term price comparison practices.

Shopify reports massive growth driven by AI-powered shopping agents, with AI traffic up 7x and AI-driven orders surging 11x.

Six months after launch, TikTok Shop in Germany has already become a major e-commerce player. Nielsen data shows one in ten online shoppers have bought via TikTok Shop, highlighting its fast growth, diverse range, and cross-generational appeal.

Shopify’s Q3 2025 financial results show 32% revenue growth and 18% free cash flow margin, marking nine consecutive quarters of profitability and strong momentum heading into year-end.

Discover why 2025 is the year of marketplace diversification. Learn how sellers are going multichannel to boost visibility, resilience, and growth. (Ad)

PayPal has raised its stake in German e-commerce software company Shopware from 11% to about 41%, acquiring Carlyle’s shares.

The 2025 “TOP 100 Cross-Border Marketplaces Europe” report reveals the impressive growth of European e-commerce, with online marketplaces accounting for 70% of the market. Key players like Amazon and eBay continue to dominate, while new trends emerge.

Berlin-based fashion start-up Saint Sass became famous for its statement tights featuring bold slogans like “Retire rich” and “Mom, I’m a rich man.” Read our article to discover what helped them rise to fame — and what we can learn from their journey.

YouGov’s Online Retail 2025 study shows what German consumers expect: fast delivery, free shipping, simple returns, and growing focus on sustainability.

Zalando expands in Southern Europe, launching in Portugal and adding a Beauty category in Spain to strengthen its presence across 26 markets.

Google’s AI Mode has officially launched in Germany, transforming the search experience. Learn what this means for advertisers, publishers, and SEO strategies, and how businesses can adapt to the new AI-driven search landscape.

Instagram tests making reels the default view in its app – a move inspired by user habits.

From 2026, German traders will benefit from simplified EU import rules under the new Centralised Clearance system. The reform eliminates duplicate customs and VAT filings, reducing bureaucracy and streamlining cross-border trade processes. (Ad)

Discover how OTTO is transforming model photography with generative AI.

Europe’s e-commerce sector is set for 7% growth in 2025. Discover the fastest-growing markets, biggest challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of online retail.