E-Commerce Profitability: Securing Margins in Online Retail
Despite a record EUR 83.1 billion in revenue, margins in German e-commerce are under massive pressure. How online retailers can secure profitability in 2026.
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Despite a record EUR 83.1 billion in revenue, margins in German e-commerce are under massive pressure. How online retailers can secure profitability in 2026.
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