Marketplaces

eBay Buys Sneaker Authentication Business from Sneaker Con Digital

eBay will acquire Sneaker Con Digital’s authentication business to enhance the marketplace’s Authenticity Guarantee. More than 1.9 million pairs of sneakers are…

Macy’s Plans Online Marketplace Launch for 2022, Reconsiders 60 Store Closures

Macy’s is continuing its omnichannel evolution with the launch of a curated digital marketplace for both its flagship brand and Bloomingdale’s slated…

Exclusive Shopify Q&A: Product Head Reveals How SMBs Can Compete in the Age of Amazon

It took Shopify merchants nearly 15 years to reach a cumulative GMV of $200 billion. It took just 16 months for them…

Amazon Wants to Help U.S. SMBs Sell Abroad — on Amazon, of Course

This year Amazon overtook Walmart to become the biggest retailer in the U.S. — but the fact is, Amazon is a big…

Google Doesn’t Care if it Sells Products, but it Cares a Lot About Attracting Shoppers. Here’s Why.

In the world of ecommerce, Google is a bit of an anomaly: while a relatively minor player in the marketplace landscape compared…

Michaels Prepares Marketplace Offering to Offer More Than ‘Just Coupons and Discounts’

Michaels will launch a marketplace for third-party craft supply sellers, though no debut date has been set. The Michaels Marketplace will be…

Mirakl Rakes in $555M in New Funding as Online Marketplaces Boom

Enterprise marketplace SaaS platform Mirakl, which powers the third-party marketplaces of some of the world’s top retailers, including The Kroger Co., Urban…

Chewy Puts Pets in the Center of the AR Action

Augmented reality is no longer just for humans — online pet supply retailer Chewy is bringing one of the web’s hottest trends…

What Does ‘Omnichannel’ Mean in 2021? How Marketplaces are Reshaping the Digital Landscape

In the World of ‘Attention Commerce,’ a Multi-Channel Presence is Key It’s been a big month for BigCommerce: in the last four…

Yes, Virginia, There are Other Marketplaces Besides Amazon

While Amazon and Alibaba have been the predominant online marketplaces for several years, the field is becoming more crowded, with new players…

Amplify Your Online Presence in Three Steps

Last year, multiple lockdowns and store closures forced fashion retailers to go online. This digital transformation is the key to navigating today’s…

Taking the Party to Third-Party Venues: A Look at Party City’s Move into Marketplaces

With more than 800 stores and another 250 to 300 pop-up locations during its Halloween high season, as well as a strong…

Don’t Lose the Human Touch: 69% of Shoppers Prefer Speaking With Live Agents

The 2021 Holiday Ecommerce Guide: Key Actions to Boost Success This Peak Season

Boost Productivity by Managing and Mitigating the New Stresses on Store Associates

Digitization of Daily Life Continues in 2021

56% of Consumers Plan to Host (and Grocery Shop for) Holiday Celebrations

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