European lawmakers are pressing China over unsafe products and fair market access, while Beijing introduces new rules for e-commerce. According to Reuters, this is the first such visit in eight years and comes amid a sharp rise in cheap shipments to the EU.
UK marketplace OnBuy is launching in 8 new European markets, pushing its presence to 21 countries. The move comes after a 152% jump in quarterly sales and sharply rising traffic. According to EcommerceNews, the expansion reflects growing demand from both retailers and shoppers.
The volume of online content has reached a breaking point, and brands are starting to feel the consequences. New data from Contagious Radar 2026 shows that more content no longer drives impact, in fact, it often does the opposite.
According to Retail Insight Network, Carrefour has launched grocery shopping via ChatGPT, letting users in France plan meals and build baskets through a simple conversation. It marks the first major European grocery retailer to bring its full offer directly into the chatbot.
According to Google, Google Maps is rolling out new AI features, including “Ask Maps”, which lets people ask questions about places in a more natural way, along with more visual navigation. Instead of just typing keywords, users can now describe what they’re looking for. That alone could change how people find and pick businesses.
We’ve covered the Balkan eCommerce Summit 2026 multiple times on Ecommerce Bridge, but now it’s different. The event is just around the corner, and if you’ve been considering it, this is the moment to decide.
Pinterest is making it easier for advertisers to stop spending hours on manual tweaks. In tests, campaigns using Performance+ saw over 10 % better CPCs and CPAs compared to traditional setups.
Amazon plans to invest over €5 billion in Poland between 2026 and 2028, alongside a new fulfilment centre in Lower Silesia. The move underlines the company’s long-term push in one of Europe’s fastest-growing e-commerce markets.
According to Reuters, JD.com, one of China’s biggest online retailers, has launched Joybuy in the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The goal is simple: to compete directly with Amazon. Joybuy offers more than 100,000 products, from electronics and appliances to beauty and home goods, including brands like Apple, Samsung, Sony, and Philips.
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