How US Fashion Brands Can Unlock Europe’s top Marketplaces - Without Establishing a Local Entity or Operation.
Looking to expand into Europe but worried about legal, logistical, or tax complexity? This practical session shows how US and Canadian fashion and sportswear brands can break into leading EU marketplaces like Amazon, Zalando, and AboutYou — fast, compliantly, and without needing to set up a local entity.
Why Now Is the Time: Understand what’s fuelling EU marketplace growth and why moving early gives you an edge
Start Without a Local Entity: Learn how to sell cross-border using a Merchant of Record model — without setting up shop in Europe
Marketplace Breakdown: Get a clear overview of the EU marketplace landscape — which channels fit your brand and how they compare
Logistics & Compliance Simplified: From VAT to tariffs, we’ll show you how to stay compliant while keeping costs in check
What to Expect When You Launch: How long does it take, what will it cost, and when will you see traction?
Date: Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST + 15 min live Q&A
🎙 Hosted by:
Ondrej Hradec – CEO of Operator 1
Thijs Verhoef, CEO & Founder of Brandsom
We help brands with their marketing and sales on marketplaces including Amazon, Bol.com, and Zalando. Our trained marketplace advisers will help you with creating and supporting the integration and optimisation of your brand on marketplaces.