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Expand Smarter in Europe: Strategies for Cross-Border E-Commerce Growth

Europe offers huge potential for online sellers: but success requires more than translation.
In this episode of the eCommerce Coffee Break podcast, host Claus Lauter welcomes Nicolas Appert, CEO of Lengow, to discuss the real challenges and strategies behind cross-border expansion in Europe. From localization and cultural adaptation to marketplace diversity, learn what it takes to grow across a constellation of 30 unique markets.

What you’ll learn

  • The Reality of Selling in Europe
    Why Europe isn’t a single market, and how to adapt to 30 countries, languages, and consumer behaviors.
  • Localization Beyond Translation
    How cultural differences, product details, and even visuals can define your success abroad.
  • Choosing the Right Entry Point
    How to identify the best markets to start, from Germany’s industrial strength to Spain’s food and lifestyle potential.
  • Leveraging Marketplaces and Automation
    Discover how tools like Lengow help brands scale efficiently through marketplace connectivity and AI-powered localization.
  • The Future of E-Commerce Search
    How AI and conversational search are reshaping how consumers find and buy products online.

🎧 Listen on demand to gain actionable insights into how brands can expand successfully across Europe, and turn complexity into growth.


What you’ll gain from this episode

  • A realistic view of selling in Europe
    Why Europe is not one single market, and how cultural, linguistic, and regulatory differences impact e-commerce growth.
  • Localization that goes beyond translation
    How to adapt product content, pricing, and imagery to align with local expectations and consumer habits.
  • Market entry strategies that work
    Tips to identify the best starting points, from Germany’s industrial strength to Spain’s lifestyle-driven market

Meet the Speakers

  • Claus Lauter, Host of the eCommerce Coffee Break Podcast
  • Nicolas Appert, CEO of Lengow