Marketplaces

The Edit LDN Raises $4.8 Million to Expand Sneaker Marketplace in U.S. and Middle East

Sneaker marketplace The Edit LDN has raised $4.8 million in seed funding to help it scale in the U.S. and MENA (Middle…

Next Phase of Wish Turnaround to Focus on Reducing Shipping Costs

As discount shopping app Wish continues its comeback effort, parent company ContextLogic outlined its plans for 2023 at a summit for its…

3 Marketplace Categories Where ‘White Space’ Still Exists

Marketplaces have been a dominant force in online retail for some time now, with early mover Amazon still leading the pack. Now,…

Japanese Digital Marketplaces are Hot! What to Know About Setting Up Shop

With proper planning and the right partners, the Japanese digital marketplace is a prime one to enter: projected at $144 billion dollars,…

eBay Ads Holiday Report Reveals Keys to Advertising Success During an Elongated Season

There are a lot of theories about how inflation, supply chain constraints and other dynamics will impact consumer behaviors. While large-scale surveys…

Etsy Enhances Discovery Options with Image Search Capability

Etsy has introduced image search on its iOS app, allowing shoppers to find items by uploading an image or taking a photo….

CommerceHub to Buy ChannelAdvisor in $635 Million Deal

CommerceHub has agreed to purchase the 27.5 million outstanding shares of ChannelAdvisor in a cash deal for $23.10 per share, or approximately…

Inside the ‘Online Mall’ Simon has Created for its Outlet Brands

A lot of new marketplaces have sprung up in the last few years, but even among that now dense crowd, Shop Premium…

Going Global and Acting Local in the Ecommerce Era

“Go global, act local.” It’s a phrase commonly used among executive leadership teams wanting to strike the perfect balance between personalized experiences…

Emerald Acquires Wholesale Marketplace Bulletin to Bolster Indie Brand Experience

Bulletin, a wholesale marketplace connecting over 3,000 independent brands with more than 26,000 retailers, has been acquired by Emerald Holding, the owner…