Two marketplaces launching in Ireland

Ecommerce giant Amazon has been active in Europe for decades now. It is a market leader in the United Kingdom, and it is featured in the top 10 online stores in many European countries as well.

In 2022, Amazon opened its first fulfillment center in Dublin, which facilitated deliveries across the country for orders placed on the UK marketplace. And earlier this year, the online marketplace already announced that Amazon.ie will open its doors in 2025.

Businesses can now register for Amazon

As of now, Irish businesses can register their account in the marketplace’s preparations for the launch next year. Irish consumers already shop on Amazon stores in other countries, but the Irish marketplace will offer a more localized shopping experience.

The company has also appointed a new Country Manager, Alison Dunn. This shows that the countdown to the launch has begun. An exact launch date has not been announced yet.

TikTok Shop open to local businesses

The ecommerce market in the country is also welcoming another marketplace: TikTok Shop. The platform opened for business in the country. The launch had been announced earlier this year, and this week we wrote that the platform has launched in Spain.

Members of Guaranteed Irish receive exclusive training from TikTok Shop.

Now, the platform is also launching in Ireland. It is exclusively open to local businesses and shoppers. TikTok Shop Ireland is partnering with Guaranteed Irish, the national symbol of trust for businesses and consumers. Businesses that are members of the association will receive exclusive training and have access to events from TikTok Shop.

‘Reaching wider audiences’

“TikTok Shop represents an incredible opportunity for our retail members to connect with a new generation of shoppers in an innovative and engaging way. By enabling Guaranteed Irish businesses to showcase their products directly to millions of users on TikTok, we are empowering them to reach wider audiences, drive sales, and strengthen their presence in the digital marketplace”, said Brid O’Connell, CEO of Guaranteed Irish.

‘We hope that this platform will be a new way to connect with customers for Irish businesses’

“Our members have access to account managers and content creators, helping convert sales and assist them on this journey. We hope that this platform will be a new way for them to share their stories, highlight their craftsmanship, and connect with customers in real time.”