A new chapter is unfolding in digital payments across Europe. The wallet service Wero, developed by the European Payments Initiative (EPI), is making inroads toward the Dutch market. For online retailers in the Netherlands and wider Europe, this signals important shifts in checkout behaviour and payment infrastructure. What Is Wero? Wero is a European-based digital wallet that lets consumers pay directly from their bank accounts. It removes the need for cards, IBAN entries, or third-party intermediaries. It already operates in Germany, Belgium, and France and is poised to replace the Netherlands’ longstanding payment method, iDEAL, around 2026. The rollout plan…
Amazon has introduced a new shipping option in its five largest European marketplaces - France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom - aimed at cross-border sellers who want faster delivery promises without using Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). What FBM Ship+ Does Under the new program, called FBM Ship+, eligible sellers can offer accelerated delivery windows under the Fulfilled‑by‑Merchant (FBM) model. To qualify, sellers must purchase shipping labels from Amazon‑partnered carriers, commit to shipping within one business day, and entrust carriers with fast scan times. In return, the listings display more accurate delivery dates, which boosts credibility and visibility. Amazon describes the service…
