Amazon, now banned from the European Parliament, joins Monsanto in an exclusive club. Amidst concerns over transparency and working conditions, Amazon's 14 lobbyists lose access. This bold move underlines the EU's serious stance on labor rights and corporate responsibility.

The digital marketplace is buzzing, with 70% of regular European online shoppers buying or selling on C2C platforms in 2023. Despite a slight dip in overall e-shoppers, the secondhand game is stronger than ever, especially in the Netherlands where 77% engage in online thrift shopping.

The EU's new Digital Services Act triggers a legal battle with TikTok and Meta. Facing possible fines up to 6% of annual sales, they're contesting a levy funding content moderation enforcement. Amidst concerns over minors' safety, the digital arena becomes a courtroom drama.

On February 9, 2024, the EU's attempt to provide social protections to gig workers ended in a whimper, not a bang. The much-anticipated Platform Work Directive, two years in the making, was diluted to insignificance, leaving workers' status as murky as ever.

Packmatic's recent €15 million Series A funding led by EQT Ventures marks a significant step in expanding digital packaging marketplaces in Europe. The company is one of many startups in this field, including Packhelp, who brought investors into the field.

TooGoodToGo, a surplus food marketplace app, has unveiled an AI-powered platform for grocery retailers. This innovative tool aims to maximize margins from near-expired food and minimize waste.

Carrefour, the French retail giant, is revolutionizing shopping in Zaventem, Belgium, with its new unattended store, BuyBye. This compact space, under 200 square feet, is packed with AI-driven vending machines offering essentials like bread, ham, snacks, and ready-made meals. Open 24/7, customers access the store using their cell phones, embodying convenience and technological innovation in retail.

JD.com and Evri's partnership opens a new gateway for UK and EU businesses in China's vast market. This collaboration leverages JD.com's e-commerce prowess and Evri's extensive delivery network, focusing initially on beauty and apparel sectors.

Zalando transforms online shopping with an upscale boutique-style space for designer brands. Teaming up with Rina Sawayama, this initiative marks a leap into luxury fashion, catering to an audience seeking high-end streetwear and timeless classics.

🇪🇺 Ecommerce Europe unveils Manifesto for Digital Commerce's Future. 🇪🇺 Ecommerce Europe Unveils Manifesto for Digital Commerce's Future. The manifesto sets a vision for a sustainable, digital EU economy, focusing on channel-neutrality, harmonization, and a level playing field for businesses..

🇪🇺 Counterfeit Goods Drain EUR 16B from EU's Clothing, Cosmetics, Toys Industries.The European Union loses nearly 200K jobs annually due to counterfeits. EUIPO study shows significant economic and safety impacts, with major losses in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Austria.

🇪🇺 Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Delivery Hero show profit growth. In 2023, European food delivery apps demonstrated profitability, with Deliveroo's gross transaction value increasing to €8.17B. All three companies expect positive adjusted EBITDA, reflecting market strength despite economic challenges.

🇪🇺 Vinted merges with Rebelle, expanding luxury fashion offerings. Vinted, having acquired Rebelle 18 months ago, to shut down Rebelle on March 18. Account migration starts February 19, focusing on upscale market. Rebelle’s Cécile Wickmann becomes Vinted's Senior Director Luxury.

🇪🇺 BackMarket prevented 1M Tonnes of CO2e! This achievement underscores the positive environmental impact of choosing refurbished devices like smartphones, laptops, and tablets. The calculation is based on scientific data from an ADEME study and does not yet include other tech products available on Back Market

🇪🇺 Douglas eyes Q1 IPO in Frankfurt, a milestone for European markets.. This would mark a significant event in the 2024 European IPO landscape. Valued at up to €7 billion, this CVC-owned company's move follows impressive earnings, including a 12% sales rise to over €4 billion. The IPO, aiming to reduce the company's substantial debt, signals a rejuvenating IPO market after a quiet period

🇪🇺 Zalando to utilised Innervate' advanced marketing automation.. Utilizing Innervate's advanced marketing automation capabilities, Zalando will effectively manage numerous campaigns, enriching customer engagement and brand awareness. This collaboration transformed Zalando's marketing approach, allowing for efficient campaign management and personalized content

🇦🇱 Wolt dives into Albania. Finnish food delivery giant Wolt announces aggressive recruitment drive in Tirana, eyeing expansion and tapping into the local market. Aiming to bring its innovative food delivery services to Albania, Wolt seeks sales, marketing, and customer support talents.