Allegro aims to launch in Slovenia and Croatia within months, adding 6M potential customers. It already operates in Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary, with active buyers reaching 20.5M in Q3, 5.5M outside Poland.

Poland's Foodsi raised $1.3M in seed funding, increasing its total round to $2.6M. Founded by Mateusz Kowalczyk and Kuba Fryszczyn, Foodsi connects restaurants and stores with customers, offering discounts on surplus food. Europe generates 59M tons of food waste yearly, costing $140B, while Foodsi offers consumers deals up to 70% off on excess food items. Investors AIP Seed, Satus Starter, and AC/VC Impact Fund backed the funding to help Foodsi address food waste and expand its impact.

Several Polish universities, including those in Krakow and Poznan, cut ties with Shein following student protests over ethical concerns. Shein’s plan to open showrooms in 5 cities, part of a promotional tour, faces strong backlash. The decision impacts Shein's presence in Poland, where its app has over 6M users.

Roy Perticucci will step down as Allegro's CEO on June 26, 2025, transitioning to a special advisory role. The Board will initiate a search for his replacement. Perticucci, who joined in September 2022, has a strong background at Amazon in logistics.

Vinted introduces a new feature allowing buyers to verify electronics like smartphones for just 20 PLN. Items, such as Apple products, can be sent for authentication in Lithuania. If it's a counterfeit, buyers get a refund.

AliExpress now allows Polish sellers to offer products worldwide, simplifying logistics and translations. This opens new markets for small and medium Polish companies. Experts predict it will boost competition and offer consumers more choices.

Polish e-commerce giant Allegro has expanded into Hungary, marking another step in its Central European growth. Allegro's move follows its entry into Czechia and Slovakia, where it gained 2.5M buyers. Hungary adds a 10M client potential.

Goodspeed's new marketplace, Foodango.pl, lets customers choose from 400 diet plans. The platform supports flexible daily orders from various producers. Goodspeed, a major Polish logistics provider, launched this to help diet producers grow sales.

Allegro will expand to Hungary by the end of 2024. The company plans to invest up to 20% of its adjusted EBITDA in this international expansion. Allegro’s adjusted EBITDA in Poland reached $220M, a 35% increase year-over-year in Q2 2024.

Shein is looking for Polish IT experts for its new Warsaw team. The brand plans to hire 10 employees as part of its Europe Technology Centre. This follows Shein's rapid expansion in Poland, with warehouses and teams already in place.

Allegro, Poland's largest e-commerce platform, will implement a mandatory product-based display for all search results from October. This change is expected to streamline the shopping experience and generate 6M additional annual transactions.

bValue, a Polish private equity firm, raised $99M for its third fund, focusing on software, IT services, and e-commerce in CEE. The firm plans to invest $5M to $16M per project by 2027, targeting 8-12 firms, including Romania's Rayscape.

Amazon Poland slashes FBA fulfillment fees by 50% starting August 12th, 2024. The move, with no expiry, aims to attract more sellers to its platform. The investment includes 11 fulfillment centers since the 2021 launch.

Zalando is ordered by UOKiK to improve customer information and give $10 vouchers to customers who bought from platform partners since January 2023. This decision follows complaints about unclear seller information on Zalando’s site.

Synerise, an AI-driven deep-tech company, received $8.5M from VTEX and business angels in a Series B+ round. This funding will help Synerise expand into new markets and strengthen its AI leadership. The company is now valued at $120M.

Kaufland's new online marketplace will start in Poland on August 7, 2024. It will offer millions of products in over 6,400 categories, featuring both small and large sellers. The marketplace aims to compete with Allegro and Amazon.

Mastercard and PayEye launch a three-month pilot for biometric payments at Empik stores in Poland. The innovative system uses iris and facial recognition. Poland's advanced payment infrastructure and high biometric usage rate make it an ideal testing ground.

Quantia, a Polish e-commerce analytics platform, raised $1.2M. The funds, led by Inovo VC and Team X, will enhance product development and expansion in the UK, Nordics, Spain, and Germany. Key investors include Ariel Finkelstein, Dominique Locher, and Ben Lang.

Poland's government, led by Finance Minister Andrzej Domański, is looking to protect local producers by imposing additional fees on Chinese shopping platforms Shein and Temu, potentially raising prices for Polish consumers.

Carrefour's partnership with Wolt promises a swift 35-minute delivery in 14 major Polish cities. Their strategy focuses on expanding ecommerce clientele and enhancing online shopping experiences.

Leroy Merlin's Polish marketplace will not just mediate but showcase offers from external companies on its site, leveraging experiences from its global network.

Empik marketplace thrived in 2023, growing eight times faster than the market, crossing 11 million orders from third-party sellers. Now, it drives over a third of Empik's total online sales.

Amazon's $8M fine in Poland spotlights its use of dark patterns to mislead consumers about product availability and the sales contract's conclusion, impacting shoppers' decisions and rights.

Allegro Pay and Banco Santander ink a deal on consumer loans worth up to $697.2M, with an initial $232.4M available and an optional $464.8M. Allegro acts as guarantor, promising only Allegro Pay's performance.

Bolt Food is on the hunt for food critics in Poznań, offering discounts, free deliveries, and a photography workshop. Do you have what it takes to describe the texture of chicken in ten minutes or instantly name your top three dishes? Your culinary critique could secure you special perks and a role in enhancing food delivery experiences.

Carrefour Polska partners with Wolt for fast delivery, expanding e-commerce reach. The strategic move aims at enhancing online shopping convenience and broadening customer base.

Wolt launches "Wolt for Work," turning meal deliveries and office supplies into perks. This new service caters to the growing demand for workplace flexibility and food benefits, promising a revolution in employee benefits and office procurement.

Allegro's Slovakian launch marks its second international move, following Czech success. With allegro.sk live, it's easing seller entry and promising millions of products at top prices, backed by Allegro Protect and Allegro Smart! delivery perks.

Biedronka's new e-store at zakupy.biedronka.pl offers 4k products for doorstep delivery, planning up to 4 days ahead, a feature not available with Glovo. This move expands Biedronka's digital footprint, including its Biedronka Home for non-food items.

In a bold move, Saleor, the Poland and U.S.-based open-source e-commerce darling, secures a hefty $8M seed-extension from Target Global and Zalando, with big tech names like Revolut and Auto1 cheering from the sidelines. This signals a seismic shift towards open-source in the e-commerce arena.

Vinted's new verification service in Poland promises peace of mind for a fee. Aimed at luxury goods, it requires items to be from certain brands and cost over $100. A German expert checks authenticity within 2 days, marking verified items with a diamond symbol, ensuring buyer and seller confidence.

Allegro, Poland's e-commerce giant, launches Allegro Cash, a new cashback payment method offering up to 2% money back. A collaboration with Aion Bank and Vodeno, this feature aims to enhance shopping experiences and financial rewards for users.

Krakow's edrone, having nabbed €4.6M, gears up to scale in Brazil, fueled by its stellar ARR of $7M and a $30M valuation. With INventures leading the charge and allies like Mueller Medien, the plan's set: double down in Brazil, enrich the Krakow base, and bet big on AI-enhanced marketing automation.

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