German ecommerce giant Kaufland, part of the Schwarz Group, has launched its marketplace in France, allowing French customers access to over three million items from 2,800 local sellers and enabling cross-border sales to 81 million customers in five other European countries.

German e-commerce, with 60% penetration in 2023 (lower than UK/US), saw B2C revenue near €85B in 2023 (projected €88B in 2024), post-pandemic dips, Amazon as top but declining, electronics popular, and a rebound likely.

France, Europe's third-largest e-commerce market with over 30 million users in 2024, sees tripled sales in a decade, led by fashion (Vinted top), booming C2C (Leboncoin's 120M visitors), and rising social commerce.

Minders has acquired Dise, a Telegram-native CRM platform used by major entities like Adidas and crypto firms, to strengthen its portfolio of Telegram-focused B2B tools, filling a key gap in structured sales management for the ecosystem.

The Women's Venture Capital Summit Europe 2025, on 16 September at Fairmont, Windsor Park, UK, aligned with the 16-18 September Women's Private Equity Summit Europe, gathers top female VC and PE leaders for insights, networking, and growth, making it a must-attend for industry professionals.

German edtech startup Paddy, which has gained 12,000 users in six months and aims to lighten teachers' workloads, secured €1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) to develop its platform and expand its user base.

Tesla has applied to Ofgem for a licence to enter the British energy market, which, if approved, would allow it to supply electricity in the UK, integrating with its EVs and batteries to potentially boost its presence amid declining European EV sales.

BIO-Europe 2025, Europe’s flagship biotech partnering event with over 30 years of legacy, will be held in Vienna from November 3-5, 2025, followed by a Digital Partnering segment from November 11-12, 2025, featuring an immersive agenda, the partneringONE platform for one-to-one meetings.

Anuga 2025, Food & Beverage trade fair, October 4-8, Cologne Fair, Germany. 7,900+ exhibitors (118 countries), 140,000+ visitors, key players (retail, food service, out-of-home sectors), platform, showcase products, build trust, boost brands, generate leads, new products, market entry.

Busworld Europe 2025, an automotive trade show in Brussels, Belgium from October 4th to 9th, offers business growth opportunities with a diverse attendee base, international exposure, online ticketing, various activities including the Busworld Europe Congress, industry updates, and global shows in Türkiye and Southe···