Marketplaces

Forrester: Seek New Revenue Sources to Avoid Commodity Price Wars

This has been a volatile year for retailers and consumers alike, and the uncertain nature of 2022 has been shaping trends across…

5 Hot Retail Trends to Explore at the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo

Retail industry professionals know how vital it is for them to stay abreast of the latest consumer and societal trends. When your…

FARFETCH Deepens Ties With Neiman Marcus Through $200 Million Investment

FARFETCH and Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) have entered a global strategic partnership that includes FARFETCH making a minority common equity investment of…

How to Launch a Marketplace to be the Disruptor, not the Disrupted

Some retailers lament the woes of Amazon and other marketplaces cutting into their sales, profit, market share and valuation. Some retailers launch…

How Community Commerce is Helping Angling App Fishbrain Cast a Wider Net

Fishing is one of the world’s most popular hobbies, and if you’re a fishing enthusiast (or know one) then you know how…

Study: Why Marketplaces Attract Valuable ‘Power Shoppers’

Today’s online shoppers have become accustomed to a wide selection of in-stock products at competitive prices that can be delivered in a…

How Content Creator Marketplaces can Succeed in Serving Buyers and Sellers

For the last 25 years, online marketplaces such as Etsy, Mercado Libre and Rakuten have been the go-to sources for consumers buying…

Costco Doubles Down on Ecommerce With Pickup Locker and Marketplace Expansions

Costco will put a renewed emphasis on ecommerce by doubling the number of locations with pickup lockers over the coming year and…

Giant Food Launches Ecommerce Marketplace Featuring Non-Grocery Products

Giant Food has launched the Ship2Me marketplace on its website, which will add tens of thousands of new items that expand Giant’s…

From Direct-to-Consumer to Direct-to-Community: How DTC Brands Can Build a Sustainable Model for Growth

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have a unique advantage in that they own the entire customer experience — and perhaps most important, all the…

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…