June 2021
Online Marketplaces in Europe: Dynamic, Diverse and Disjointed
Behind Amazon and eBay, Europe has dozens of online marketplaces. But despite the economic unity, country and language divisions remain stark.
The Web Retailer News Digest for June 25th, 2021
Amazon seems to be under attack from all sides. This time, a new bill with wide support could force it to sell its entire logistics operation including FBA.
European VAT for Amazon FBA Sellers: Your Questions Answered
The new EU VAT rules for sellers outside the EU are in effect from July 1st. Here’s when you need to get a VAT number and what returns you have to file.
Online Marketplaces in Africa: Fast Growth, Enormous Potential
Ecommerce is taking hold in Africa, as internet access expands, trust grows and logistics modernize. No market has more room to grow than Africa.
Online Marketplaces in Australia and New Zealand: eBay and Trade Me Lead
Australia and New Zealand are attractive markets for international sellers, but these are two countries where Amazon does not dominate ecommerce.
The Best Free Amazon Keyword Research Tools
We walk through the best keyword research software Amazon sellers can use to improve their listings and marketing efforts, for absolutely nothing.
The Web Retailer News Digest for June 11th, 2021
Online marketplaces lobbied hard against the Inform Consumers Act, designed to protect consumers from fake and unsafe products. Now it has been dropped.
Online Marketplaces in the USA: Amazon is Not The Only Show in Town
Amazon is the leading online marketplace in the US, but eBay remains strong, Walmart.com is growing and niche players are thriving.
Brand Abuse on Amazon: What to Do When Black Hats Attack
Sabotage is running wild on Amazon, with hundreds of agencies offering services to help sellers attack their competitors. Here’s how to fight back.
Online Marketplaces in China: The Land of The Giants
Online retail sales in China make up a third of total global ecommerce, but just three companies make up 89% of the total Chinese ecommerce market.