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Amazon’s €1 Billion Gamble: Reshaping the Belgian Logistics LandscapeThe Belgian e-commerce landscape is bracing for a m...
25/11/2025

Amazon’s €1 Billion Gamble: Reshaping the Belgian Logistics Landscape

The Belgian e-commerce landscape is bracing for a major shift. Last month, Amazon announced a massive capital injection of over €1 billion into the Belgian market, scheduled for rollout between 2025 and 2027.

According to Eva Faict, Amazon's Country Manager, this investment is designed to aggressively close the gap between the tech giant and the current market leader, bol.

At the heart of this strategy is Belgium’s sole logistics center, which went live in late 2022 alongside the launch of Amazon.com.be. Currently, the facility operates with a lean, flexible workforce of around 100 people, split evenly between direct employees and temporary staff working primarily through the night.

Their mission? To process parcels flowing in from established warehouses in Germany and France, preparing them for the final mile. Faict notes that despite current activity, there is "plenty of room to expand" within the facility.

The core of the new investment strategy is speed. Amazon aims to replicate its global success formula, wide selection plus rapid delivery specifically for the Belgian consumer. A significant portion of the €1 billion will fund the infrastructure for same-day delivery.

"We are not going to do that for all products right away, but for items people like to receive as quickly as possible. Think diapers or toothpaste." says Eva Faict, Country Manager

To achieve same-day speeds in congested urban environments like Antwerp, Amazon is pivoting away from traditional vans for the last mile. The company is investing heavily in a fleet of cargo bikes, a move that Faict argues will make operations both "faster and cleaner."

According to Roel Gevaers, an e-commerce professor at the University of Antwerp, the stakes are high. While Amazon has successfully overtaken Coolblue to secure the number two spot across all categories in Belgium, the gap to the top remains significant. Bol currently generates 2.5 times more revenue than Amazon in the region.

With a parallel €1.4 billion investment planned for the Netherlands, it is clear that Amazon is launching a synchronized offensive to capture the Benelux market.

Online consumer spending in Europe rose by 7 percent last year, reaching a total of 819 billion euros. For the current y...
28/09/2025

Online consumer spending in Europe rose by 7 percent last year, reaching a total of 819 billion euros. For the current year, industry associations Ecommerce Europe and EuroCommerce anticipate another 7 percent increase. Growth is especially strong in Eastern European markets.

The European E-commerce Report 2025 reviews and analyzes online sales across 38 countries, including several outside the EU. The data and projections confirm that ecommerce in Europe continues to expand at a steady and healthy pace.

The reported 7 percent growth rate was driven by inflation. Real growth last year amounted to 4 percent, according to the researchers, a percentage also expected for the current year.

This means that ecommerce is performing better than in 2023, when real online spending grew by only 1 percent in the surveyed markets. A year earlier, in the post-COVID year 2022, real spending actually fell by 3 percent:

Eastern Europe led the way in online consumer spending last year, recording 18 percent nominal growth (10 percent in real terms). It was followed by Southern Europe with 9 percent nominal growth (7 percent real), Central Europe with 8 percent (5 percent real), and Northern Europe with 7 percent (4 percent real). Western Europe, the continent’s largest ecommerce region, saw more moderate growth at 5 percent nominal (3 percent after inflation).

Growth concentrated in Eastern and Southern Europe

Despite their rapid expansion, Eastern and Southern Europe still show the lowest online shopper pe*******on rates, at 57 and 61 percent respectively. By comparison, the European average is significantly higher: 73 percent of people aged 16–74 purchased goods or services online last year.

On the state of ecommerce, the industry associations conclude that the sector “continues to innovate and adapt”, but it also faces complex challenges linked to compliance, global competition, consumer trust, and sustainability. “Continued dialogue between industry, national governments, and EU institutions will be essential to ensure that digital commerce in Europe remains fair, resilient, and competitive.”

22/07/2025

As it's summer holiday time, it gives me a chance to look at websites with a bit more vision. Often, we get caught up in the daily grind.

Lately, I’ve been digging deep into several sites I’m working on, and one thing I noticed was missing across all of them was an llms.txt file. Most of the sites are built on WordPress and Shopify, and fortunately, there are easy plugins or workarounds to add one.

In our analytics data, we’ve seen AI-driven search traffic grow between 4–29%. Gemini and Perplexity are currently leading the charge.

LLMS is becoming just as important as organic rankings these days.

A robots.txt file is a widely recognized web standard used to instruct search engine crawlers on which parts of a website they can or cannot access, helping manage indexing and site performance. In contrast, an llms.txt file is not a standardized format, but it can be used to declare guidelines for large language models (LLMs)—such as AI bots or crawlers—outlining content usage permissions, attribution requirements, or areas to exclude from training.

While robots.txt is enforced by most search engines, llms.txt relies on voluntary compliance from

AI systems and acts more as a transparency or ethical use signal.
You can check if your website has one by simply adding /llms.txt to the end of your URL.

If you don’t have one, this free tool can generate it for you.

https://asvaai.com/tools/llm-txt-generator

This is interesting news. Looks like a Brexit Reboot (v1.1). Post-Brexit Reset: UK and EU Sign New DealHistoric moment t...
19/05/2025

This is interesting news. Looks like a Brexit Reboot (v1.1).

Post-Brexit Reset: UK and EU Sign New Deal

Historic moment today as the UK and EU leaders met at Lancaster House in London for the first-ever UK-EU summit to sign a significant post-Brexit "reset" deal. Described by Sir Keir Starmer as marking a "new era" in the relationship, this agreement follows extensive negotiations.

Key confirmed details emerging from Number 10 include:

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Easier travel for UK holidaymakers: More eGate access in Europe.
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Return of pet passports: Simpler travel for British cats and dogs.

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New SPS Agreement: Set to make food and drink import/export easier, potentially leading to lower prices. Some routine checks on animal and plant products will be completely removed.
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Market Access: UK businesses will be able to sell products like burgers and sausages back into the EU market.

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Emissions Cooperation: Closer links between Emissions Trading Systems to improve energy security and help UK businesses avoid the upcoming EU carbon tax.
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Protection for British Steel: A bespoke arrangement will save the UK steel industry £25 million per year by protecting exports from new EU rules and tariffs.

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Security Cooperation: Talks will begin on UK access to EU "facial images data" to enhance the ability to catch dangerous dangerous criminals.

In addition to these points, the deal includes an agreement allowing EU access to UK waters for fishing for 12 years (rather than the permanent access initially sought by the EU), with no change to current UK quotas or increase in the amount the EU can catch. Talks are also continuing regarding a youth mobility scheme for 18-30 year olds to move freely between the UK and EU for a limited time.

A major component of the deal is the Security and Defence Partnership. This agreement is seen as the "arrowhead" of the reset and will pave the way for the UK defence industry to participate in the EU's proposed new £150 billion defence fund. This partnership has taken on increased urgency in the current geopolitical climate.

Leaders present at the summit included UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Council President António Costa. Von der Leyen hailed the deal as a "real chance to turn the page and write a new chapter". Starmer emphasized "moving on from stale old arguments" and focusing on practical solutions.

This agreement delivers on a key manifesto promise from the government to improve the UK's trading relationship and sign a new security pact with the EU. While some aspects like fishing rights may face scrutiny, the focus is on delivering a strong package of benefits.

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When it comes to second markets most countries have their "Go to platform". Example USA has Craigslist, UK has Gumtree, ...
13/05/2025

When it comes to second markets most countries have their "Go to platform". Example USA has Craigslist, UK has Gumtree, Sweden Blocket etc.

The past five years though has seen an explosion of second hand markets apps, especially within clothing (Plock, Vinted etc).

So it is interesting to read that TikTok is launching its second hand market place Tik Tok Pre-Owned in Central Europe. After launching in the United States and the United Kingdom, TikTok Shop now aims to enable the trade of second-hand products on its platform elsewhere in Europe. The company is currently recruiting a program manager who will be responsible for defining and implementing the pre-owned category strategy across the European Union.

TikTok Shop is set to grow its presence in the second-hand market across Europe and is hiring a program manager to lead the charge. The role involves driving the vision and strategy for pre-owned categorie, from trading cards to household appliances while also building strong governance frameworks, policies, and operational support.

Last spring, TikTok Shop launched Preowned Luxury in the UK, allowing users to shop for authenticated, preloved fashion directly within the app. The launch was made possible through partnerships with Luxe Collective, Sellier Knightsbridge, Sign of the Times, Hardly Ever Worn It, and Break Archive. This positioned TikTok Shop as a direct competitor to platforms like eBay UK, which had just removed seller fees for pre-owned clothing.

In the U.S., TikTok introduced Preowned Luxury earlier and expanded it last October to include refurbished electronics, a category now also available in the UK. Sellers must provide certification from third-party authenticators to list their products.

Although returns are generally not allowed, TikTok Shop enforces a strict anti-counterfeit policy that guarantees full refunds if a product is proven to be fake. The new job listing signals TikTok’s intent to broaden its second-hand offerings across Europe, opening the door for more sellers and product categories.

Since six weeks ago, TikTok Shop has been officially available in Germany, France, and Italy. The shopping feature was already live in the United Kingdom, Spain, and Ireland. The number of European countries now stands at six, including the five largest ecommerce markets in Europe. An expansion to other countries on the continent is expected.

A big chance for Bytedance to increase its control in Europe.

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Farewell to a High Street StapleSo, after 233 years, is WH Smith set to disappear from the UK High Street? I personally ...
01/04/2025

Farewell to a High Street Staple

So, after 233 years, is WH Smith set to disappear from the UK High Street? I personally cannot remember walking down many high streets without seeing a "Smiths". As a kid growing up, visiting Smiths and Woolworths for various things was part and parcel of life.

Even when working in central London, I would often avoid Boots and go to Smiths for my newspaper and lunch meal deal.

According to this information, they are not vanishing forever. All 480 high street stores have supposedly been sold to Modela Capital, so it is likely the name will change. But for me, that's the crux of it. WH Smith has been around for 233 years. It's a simple logo that almost everyone in the UK knows.
Yes, there are some things I will not miss, like someone trying to sell you an oversized bar of chocolate when all you wanted was a packet of Pickled Onion Monster Munch. But how many of us used them daily, or especially at an airport when flying?

However, that's a separate aspect; WH Smith's travel division which reportedly makes up 75% of its revenue and 85% of its trading profit is apparently not included in this supposed sale.

The suggestion is they will become TG Jones. It just doesn't sound the same.
Yet another nail in the coffin of UK business history.

The UK High Street is changing at a rapid pace. Of course, the traditional high street mix of butchers, newsagents, bakers, and laundrettes is diminishing.

A part of UK history seems to fade each time I read news like this.

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Very Interesting Article on how E-Commerce in 2025 is shifting from B2C to B2B2CThe e-commerce landscape is evolving, an...
05/03/2025

Very Interesting Article on how E-Commerce in 2025 is shifting from B2C to B2B2C

The e-commerce landscape is evolving, and a fascinating shift is underway—from the traditional B2C model to a hybrid B2B2C approach. According to a recent article from STAT Times, this transformation is reshaping supply chains and creating new opportunities for businesses.

Take Dimerco, a global logistics provider, as an example. They’ve observed that companies are increasingly integrating B2B and B2C strategies to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences. In this B2B2C model, businesses sell to intermediaries (B2B) who then deliver directly to end consumers (B2C), blending efficiency with personalization.

What’s driving this shift? The rise of digital platforms, growing demand for faster delivery, and the need for scalable solutions in a competitive market. For logistics and air cargo industries, this means adapting to more complex supply chains while optimizing for speed and cost.

This trend signals a broader rethink of how we approach commerce collaboration across the value chain is becoming key. Curious to hear your thoughts: How do you see this B2B2C model impacting your industry?

Full article https://lnkd.in/d967jf52

I turned on TikTok this morning (I don't post that much but do run ads), and yes, the app, along with others from ByteDa...
19/01/2025

I turned on TikTok this morning (I don't post that much but do run ads), and yes, the app, along with others from ByteDance (namely CapCut), has been blocked stateside. I don't follow many people on TikTok, but most are in the USA.The coming days should be interesting with Donald Trump becoming President again tomorrow. Several years ago, he stated that TikTok was an app that China was using to spy on its USA users.

Now, ironically, it could be his administration that overturns the ban.I know one user (no names mentioned) who is a single mother with two kids. She is a heavy influencer on the platform, making around $4,000 to $5,000 a month—pretty much her only income.

While she can post on other social media platforms, the income from sites like Instagram will never match the same amount.I hope it gets resolved.

Another interesting fact is how many are jumping over to RedNote to post thier videos. Early figures say a lot. So if TikTok is banned for more than 90 days will the same pattern emerge as when people jumped from X to Bluesky?

For all the pointless dancing and trend-following accounts out there, 1 or 2 really do shine.

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