Deals•Mar 6, 2026
Edeka Boosts Stake in Picnic with €430M Financing Round
German supermarket group Edeka increased its ownership in Dutch online grocery service Picnic to over 32% after participating in a €430 million financing round. The round also included Dutch investors Hoyberg, NPM Capital and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, strengthening Edeka’s position in the online grocery market.
Retail Detail (EU)
Deals•Mar 6, 2026
Austrian Post Acquires Stake in euShipments.com From BlackPeak
Austrian Post has purchased a stake in euShipments.com, an e‑commerce logistics and fulfilment provider serving over 1,300 online retailers across Europe, from BlackPeak. The transaction marks Austrian Post’s expansion into European e‑commerce logistics.
PE Hub Europe
Deals•Mar 3, 2026
Amaar Jewels Acquires Australian Lab‑grown Diamond Retailer Secrets Shhh, Rebranding as Secrets by Amaar
Dubai‑based Amaar Jewels has acquired Australian lab‑grown diamond retailer Secrets Shhh, rebranding the business as Secrets by Amaar. The deal gives Amaar access to Secrets Shhh’s 16 Australian stores and e‑commerce platform and expands its retail network across the UAE,...
Inside Retail Australia
Deals•Feb 27, 2026
EBay Ventures Invests in TrueLayer as Part of Pay by Bank Partnership
eBay Ventures announced a strategic investment in TrueLayer, the European Pay‑by‑Bank network, as the two companies launch a new ‘Pay by Bank’ checkout option for UK shoppers. The undisclosed funding will help scale TrueLayer’s real‑time payment infrastructure and deepen its...
The Fintech Times
Deals•Feb 23, 2026
D2C Fashion Brand MyDesignation Raises Rs 40 Crore in Series A Round
India's D2C fashion brand MyDesignation announced a Rs 40 crore Series A round led by RPSG Capital Ventures, with participation from Veltis Capital, Multiply Ventures and Dominor Investments. The funding will support expansion of offline stores, leadership hires and new product categories....
Entrackr
Deals•Feb 20, 2026
GiriToday Raises $500K to Accelerate African Outbound E-Commerce Expansion
GiriToday, a platform connecting African sellers to global buyers, announced a $500,000 fundraising round to accelerate its next phase of growth. The capital will fund seller acquisition, launch a seller mobile app, expand buyer markets into Europe, and strengthen logistics...
Techpoint Africa
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Salesforce to Acquire AI-Powered Product Discovery Startup Cimulate
Salesforce announced a definitive agreement to acquire Cimulate, an AI-powered product discovery startup, to strengthen its commerce technology and expand agent-driven retail experiences. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of...
Digital Commerce 360
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Made With Intent Raises £2.4m in Funding Round Led by Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II
Liverpool-based startup Made With Intent, which offers an AI-powered model for real-time ecommerce customer insights, announced a £2.4m fundraising round. The round was led by Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II, managed by PXN Ventures. The startup counts Hotel Chocolat, Benson...
UKTN (UK Tech News)
Deals•Feb 14, 2026
Ixigo Acquires 60% Stake in Spanish Train Booking Platform Trenes for ₹125 Crore
Online travel portal ixigo announced the acquisition of a 60% stake in Online Travel Solutions S.L., the operator of Spain’s Trenes platform, for approximately ₹125 crore. The deal marks ixigo’s first overseas acquisition and will make Online Travel Solutions a step‑down...
The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
Deals•Feb 12, 2026
JD.com to Acquire Ceconomy, Expanding European E‑commerce Footprint
Chinese e‑commerce giant JD.com announced it will acquire German retailer Ceconomy, the parent of MediaMarkt and Saturn. The deal, disclosed in Ceconomy's Q1 2026 report, aims to boost JD.com's presence in Europe via the Joybuy platform and the new JoyExpress...
Ecommerce News Europe
Deals•Feb 11, 2026
ShipTime Acquires Warehowz to Expand North American Logistics Capabilities
ShipTime, a Canada‑based logistics‑technology platform, announced the acquisition of Warehowz, an on‑demand warehousing and fulfillment marketplace with a network of about 2,500 warehouses across North America. The deal gives ShipTime greater control, visibility, and adaptability across the supply chain for...
Practical Ecommerce
Deals•Feb 9, 2026
Advent, FedEx, A&R and PPF to Acquire InPost for €7.8bn
European parcel locker provider InPost will be acquired in a €7.8bn all‑cash public offer by a consortium led by Advent, FedEx, A&R (founded by InPost CEO Rafał Brzoska) and PPF. The consortium will own InPost with Advent and FedEx each...
InternetRetailing
Deals•Feb 9, 2026
DSLR Technologies Raises Rs 80 Crore ($9M) in Series A Led by Z47 and Accel India
DSLR Technologies, the parent of D2C ethnic wear brand Aramya, secured Rs 80 crore (≈$9 million) in a Series A round. Existing investors Z47 and Accel India each contributed Rs 40 crore, taking a 20.77% stake each.
Entrackr
Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Waitrose Acquires Hersham Green Shopping Centre to Secure Store’s Future
Waitrose announced it has purchased the freehold of the 54,000‑sq‑ft Hersham Green Shopping Centre in Surrey, securing the future of its 27,000‑sq‑ft store that has been operating for two decades. The acquisition makes Waitrose the landlord of the centre’s 16...
The Retail Bulletin
Deals•Feb 5, 2026
Meituan to Acquire Dingdong Maicai's China Business for $717M
Meituan announced on Feb 5 that it will acquire 100% of Dingdong Maicai's China operations for an initial consideration of about $717 million, excluding the company's overseas businesses. The acquisition consolidates the fresh grocery e‑commerce market and strengthens Meituan's quick‑commerce...
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