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EU Officially Ends โ‚ฌ150 Duty-Free Rule For Parcels
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EU Officially Ends โ‚ฌ150 Duty-Free Rule For Parcels

The European Union has formally approved new customs rules that will end the duty-free exemption for low-value parcels. From 1 July 2026, small e-commerce shipments entering the EU will face a โ‚ฌ3 customs charge per product category. According to the Council of the EU, the decision responds to the rapid growth of ultra-cheap imports and [โ€ฆ]

Katarรญna ล imฤรญkovรก Katarรญna ล imฤรญkovรก
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU
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From Christmas To Valentineโ€™s: Returns Pressure Builds For Retailers
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From Christmas To Valentineโ€™s: Returns Pressure Builds For Retailers

UK retailers entered 2026 facing a returns bill of ยฃ1.05 billion. According to ChannelX, based on research from Manhattan Associates, this was the value of unwanted gifts returned after Christmas. And while the so-called โ€œReturnuaryโ€ period has now passed, pressure on reverse logistics is far from easing. Valentineโ€™s Day and Motherโ€™s Day are set to [โ€ฆ]

Katarรญna ล imฤรญkovรก Katarรญna ล imฤรญkovรก
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU
European E-commerce In 2026: Growth Moves East
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European E-commerce In 2026: Growth Moves East

European e-commerce is entering 2026 in a very different shape than just a few years ago. Growth is still there, but it is no longer evenly spread across the region. New data from Tradebyte shows that momentum is shifting away from Western Europe toward Central, Eastern and Northern markets.

Katarรญna ล imฤรญkovรก Katarรญna ล imฤรญkovรก
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU
EU Raises Concerns Over TikTokโ€™s Addictive Design
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EU Raises Concerns Over TikTokโ€™s Addictive Design

The European Commission has issued preliminary findings stating that TikTok breaches the Digital Services Act (DSA) because of how its app is designed. Regulators point to features such as infinite scrolling, autoplay, push notifications and personalised recommendations, saying they encourage excessive use and may harm usersโ€™ wellbeing.

Katarรญna ล imฤรญkovรก Katarรญna ล imฤรญkovรก
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU
Google Ads Reveals Where PMax Ads Actually Run
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Google Ads Reveals Where PMax Ads Actually Run

Google is changing how Performance Max campaigns are evaluated. With the release of Google Ads API v23, advertisers finally gain visibility into where Performance Max ads actually run and how they perform by channel. For e-commerce teams and performance marketers, this is a meaningful shift away from opaque reporting. Google confirmed in its official announcement [โ€ฆ]

Katarรญna ล imฤรญkovรก Katarรญna ล imฤรญkovรก
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU
Whatโ€™s Next for Balkan E-Commerce in 2026? Insights from Nikola Ilchev
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Whatโ€™s Next for Balkan E-Commerce in 2026? Insights from Nikola Ilchev

Last yearย Nikola Ilchev,ย shared with us his long-term vision for building the Balkan Ecommerce Summit as a platform that connects the e-commerce community across the region. One year later, the summit continues to evolve โ€“ responding to new challenges, technological shifts, and changing priorities of online businesses. We spoke with Nikola about what the 2026 edition [โ€ฆ]

Katarรญna ล imฤรญkovรก Katarรญna ล imฤรญkovรก
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU
Meta Q4 2025 Earnings Show 24% Revenue Growth From Ads
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Meta Q4 2025 Earnings Show 24% Revenue Growth From Ads

Based on a company announcement, Meta Platforms closed 2025 with a strong final quarter. The company reported $59.9 bn in revenue for Q4, up 24% year on year, and $201.0 bn for the full year, an increase of 22%. Advertising remained the main engine of growth, even as costs rose sharply.

Katarรญna ล imฤรญkovรก Katarรญna ล imฤรญkovรก
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU