Amazon has published its first EU Store Transparency Report in line with requirements under the new EU Digital Services Act (DSA). The DSA applies to ‘very large online platforms’ (VLOP), including search engines, that have more than 45 million monthly users in the EU. Brands affected, in addition to Amazon, include Facebook, Google, YouTube and
MRO and business products reseller Takkt has said the deteriorating economic environment was to blame for a 7.1% drop in organic sales in the third quarter. The Germany-based group – which issued a profit warning last week – reported Q3 revenue of €313.4 million ($331 million) versus €350.3 million 12 months ago. It said the
After record sales of €635 million ($673 million) in 2022, German online reseller Böttcher has reported more strong growth in the first three quarters of this year. In the nine months to 30 September, Böttcher has said its top line grew by 20% year on year. This was despite figures from German e-commerce and mail
Staples Netherlands – part of Staples Benelux – was declared bankrupt by a Dutch court on 17 October. Rumours had been circulating for some time about the health of Staples Benelux, but now the bankruptcy of the Netherlands-based assets has been confirmed by the country’s insolvency register. It is still not clear what the status
European reseller Viking has appointed a new Head of Marketing, Merchandising and Digital. Viking Group Europe has named Albert van der Zwan as the newest member of it leadership team, assuming the role on 1 September 2023 and reporting directly to Managing Director Christa Furter. During van der Zwan’s career, he has had multiple international