1. New Opportunity: Liverpool Marketplace, Mexico
Overview: Liverpool, one of Mexico’s leading department store retailers and one of Latin America’s largest retail ecosystems, is offering selected UK brands the opportunity to sell through its curated, invitation-only marketplace. With more than 200 million monthly online visits, Liverpool provides access to a large consumer market and an opportunity for premium UK brands to establish a presence in Mexico.
The opportunity is particularly relevant to fashion and textile businesses operating in womenswear, menswear, kidswear, footwear, activewear, dresses, suits and extended sizes, as well as lifestyle products.
The cross-border model is designed to minimise operational complexity. Brands can retain their inventory in the UK, while a dedicated logistics partner manages catalogue integration, customs clearance, international shipping, fulfilment and delivery to Mexican customers. Brands do not need to establish a local business entity or manage Mexican tax registrations, and local returns management can help reduce costs.
Exclusive offer: Eligible businesses can benefit from the following incentives:
- Small brands: 100% waiver of the setup fee and three months free of monthly software-as-a-service (SaaS) fees.
- Medium brands: 50% discount on the setup fee, alongside standard monthly SaaS incentives.
When: Applications and participation are subject to Liverpool’s invitation-only marketplace selection process.
Deadline: No closing date has been specified.
How to register or find out more: Contact the Department for Business and Trade’s Digital Exporting team at digital-exporting@businessandtrade.gov.uk to discuss eligibility and next steps.
2. China Digital Commerce Trade Mission — March 2027
Overview: The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) will lead a trade mission to China in March 2027, helping ambitious UK brands explore the world’s largest ecommerce market.
The programme combines a pre-departure masterclass in London with a five-day in-market programme across Shanghai, Hangzhou and Beijing. Participants will gain practical insight into China’s digital retail landscape, including social commerce, livestreaming and cross-border ecommerce.
The mission will include opportunities to engage with leading platforms such as Tmall Global, JD.com, Douyin and Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book), alongside visits to a livestreaming studio and a cross-border fulfilment centre. Delegates will also have opportunities to build relationships with commercial partners, agencies and key opinion leaders.
The mission is aimed at experienced UK exporters in lifestyle, beauty and wellness, fashion, and premium food and drink. It is particularly relevant to businesses seeking to develop a market-entry strategy and accelerate growth in China.
When: March 2027, including a pre-departure masterclass in London and five days in China.
Registration deadline: 4 December 2026.
How to register: View further details and register for the China Digital Commerce Trade Mission here.
3. WEBINAR: Sell into South Korea with Coupang
Overview: Ready to win in South Korea? Join Coupang for a practical, sales-focused webinar on how UK brands can use Coupang to reach customers in one of the world’s most advanced ecommerce markets.
What you’ll learn
- Explain the opportunity for UK businesses to reach South Korean consumers through Coupang’s marketplace.
- Identify the key steps, requirements and support available for onboarding and selling on Coupang.
- Assess how logistics, advertising, promotions and customer insights can support a successful market-entry strategy.
Learn how your brand could access Coupang’s millions of active users and explore new growth opportunities in the Korean market.
With over 19 million active users in a population of 52 million, Coupang serves a broad customer demographic. Learn more about Coupang’s programme for UK sellers, including:
- Coupang’s Drop Ship logistics partnership with direct shipping from UK
- PPC
- Discount Coupons
- Global Day Promotions
- Review program (where customers review your products)
- Free registration and product listing.
- No physical contract to sign and you can use your international Tax ID to set up the account as a commission-based marketplace
- Built in 3PL with dedicated in-house fulfilment
- A welcome programme and training courses for new sellers
Speakers from Coupang will be joined by BIST's Lucy Haine and the British Chamber of Commerce Korea to give you deep insight to the Korean consumer and opportunity.
When: 24 November 2026 - 9am.
How to register or find out more: Register here.
4. JPMorgan Founders Forward: Perfect Pitch — Cohort 2
Overview: The JPMorgan Founders Forward Perfect Pitch programme supports businesses to strengthen their investment pitches and present their propositions to a corporate audience. Participants follow a structured process to refine their pitch decks and have the opportunity to present at JPMorgan’s corporate offices.
Three winning businesses will receive £5,000 in prize money each, alongside pro bono support from JPMorgan.
The programme is open to businesses within approximately a two-hour commute of London, making it accessible to companies beyond the capital. It may be of interest to fashion and textile businesses looking to sharpen their commercial proposition, strengthen their pitch and explore opportunities for business growth.
When: Four in-person workshops are scheduled for February–March 2027 at JPMorgan’s offices.
Application deadline: 15 December 2026.
How to register: Apply through Founders Forward Perfect Pitch here.
Enquiries: Reanna Bowman — reanna.bowman@newable.co.uk.
5. B&Q Marketplace: An Opportunity for Lifestyle and Home Textile Brands
Overview: B&Q Marketplace offers UK businesses an opportunity to reach new customers through one of the UK’s best-known home improvement retailers. Since launching in 2022, the marketplace has generated more than £1 billion in sales for merchants. The retailer’s website, diy.com, received more than 464 million visits in 2025, and some core categories are growing by up to 80% year on year.
The opportunity may be particularly relevant to textile and lifestyle businesses selling home furnishings, home accessories and other suitable products within B&Q’s marketplace categories. Eligible sellers may also be able to explore opportunities in Europe through Kingfisher Group marketplaces, including Castorama and Brico Dépôt, subject to local approvals.
Businesses onboarding through the BIST partnership can receive three months of free trading subscription, subject to eligibility.
Eligible categories: Home, garden, DIY, cleaning, pets, camping, leisure and construction.
When: Applications are open through the marketplace onboarding process, subject to eligibility and approval.
WEBINAR: B&Q Marketplace — Your Route to Growth in 2027
Overview: This webinar brings together BIST, B&Q Marketplace, G-Tech and BHETA to explain how UK brands and retailers can launch, grow and scale their businesses on B&Q Marketplace.
Topics include becoming a successful marketplace seller, support available through B&Q’s partner ecosystem, common barriers to growth, potential international opportunities and practical advice from marketplace experts and established sellers.
The session is aimed at UK brands and manufacturers in home and garden, DIY, pets, toys, personal digital and lifestyle categories, as well as retailers and export-ready SMEs interested in ecommerce growth.
When: 27 October 2026, 10am.
How to register: Register here.
Exclusive offer: Qualifying businesses referred through the BIST partnership can receive three months of free B&Q Marketplace subscription.
6. WEBINAR: Selling internationally with eBay— shipping, customs and returns made easy
Overview: Go global, grow your business: international selling made simpler with eBay
Ready to reach new customers and grow your sales beyond the UK - but put off by the shipping costs, customs or complications? Join this practical session to explore the opportunities of selling overseas and how to tackle common challenges, from delivery and customs paperwork to managing international returns.
Discover eBay International Shipping, the newly launched programme that helps sellers reach buyers in more than 195 countries and territories. You send eligible orders to a UK hub; eBay handles customs, international delivery and returns - giving you greater confidence to sell further afield.
Hear first-hand from a small-business owner about their experience of selling internationally, the challenges they’ve overcome and the impact on their business. Leave with practical tips and clear next steps - whether you’re working towards your first overseas sale or looking to grow your international customer base.
No previous international selling experience needed.
When: 18 November 2026, 1pm.
How to register: Register here.
7. WEBINAR: Selling in China with JD Cross-Border: A Wholesale Opportunity for UK Brands
Overview: Learn how UK and European brands can reach Chinese consumers through JD.com, including an opportunity for JD to buy products directly from brands.
JD Cross-Border is the cross-border e-commerce channel of JD.com, one of China’s largest retailers. Cross-border e-commerce can offer overseas brands a lower-barrier route into China and can be particularly relevant for new, niche and premium products.
The webinar will explore two ways of working with JD.com:
- Flagship store: brands operate their own store on JD.com.
- Direct sourcing / wholesale: JD.com buys products directly from brands and sells them to consumers, taking responsibility for operations, marketing, logistics and customer service.
You’ll also hear about JD’s Growth Plan, which aims to support 1,000 overseas brands to drive US$1.4 billion in sales growth over three years. JD is looking for brands across categories including food and drink, FMCG, beauty, health, electronics, home and lifestyle.
This session is particularly relevant for:
- UK brands that are new to China and want to understand whether cross-border e-commerce could provide a route into the market.
- Established exporters looking to grow in China, including brands interested in adding JD.com alongside their existing routes to market.
- Consumer brands interested in a wholesale opportunity, where JD could purchase products directly and manage their sale to Chinese consumers.
When: 2 December 2026, 11am.
How to register: Register here.
