Regional consolidation versus global expansion: Prestashop and Shopify reinvent ecosystems

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20 February 2026 à 17h34

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Publication: 20 February 2026 à 17h34, Updated on 23 February 2026 à 15h18

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Prestashop is consolidating its position in the heart of Europe: acquired by Poland's Cyber Folks in a €53-million deal, it is joining forces with Sylius and BitBag to create an open-source giant with 730,000 customers and €35 billion in GMV, active throughout Europe and the US. Conversely, Shopify is accelerating global growth through AI and new omnichannel solutions, transforming a customer experience with Catalog, Sidekick, and direct purchasing via ChatGPT.

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On February 18, 2026, Prestashop (GMV 2024: €22 billion via 230,000 customers in France, Spain, Italy, the U.K., and the U.S.) confirmed a change of shareholder. Part of the Italian group Fortidia (formerly MBE Worldwide) since 2021, the SME-focused publisher has been acquired by Poland’s Cyber Folks, following regulatory approvals.

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