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Marketplaces
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In episode 296 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Harry Temkin, vice president of seller experience at eBay, a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world. Listen in as Temkin discusses his role at the company, the survey eBay recently conducted with its sellers to better understandโฆ
The popularity of online marketplaces like Amazon.com, eBay, and Etsy has continued to grow each year, elevated by major shifts in consumer preference and behavior. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated consumer preference in e-commerce, online shoppers were already looking for personalized, convenient, and streamlined experiences across all channels. While marketplaces offer a pipeline toโฆ
In episode 291 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Jeffrey Berk, managing director at Privรฉ Porter, a luxury goods resale e-commerce company, specializing in sourcing and delivering authentic Hermรจs handbags. Listen in as Berk discusses the luxury handbag resale market, Privรฉ Porter's unique business model of reselling hard-to-find Hermรจs handbags, and his professional backgroundโฆ
Hudsonโs Bay on Monday announced the launch of its online marketplace, including plans to bring more than 500 new sellers to thebay.com by the end of 2021, according to a company press release. The Canadian department store chain will introduce new and significantly expanded category offerings, including sports and recreation, tech, pets, health and wellness,โฆ
In a year of unprecedented upheaval and change, Amazon.com has taken over the retail sector and become a trailblazer in the new remote economy of working โ and shopping โ at home. In its Q3 2020 earnings report, revenue grew by 37 percent and net income tripled year-over-year to $6.3 billion. Brands that may haveโฆ
Amazon.com's recent acquisition of Australia-based Shopify competitor Selz is starting to drum up speculation, coincidentally just as Shopify released strong financial results last month. The purchase occurred in January without any publicity, which sparks questions around the intent of the acquisition and what it means for the future of commerce. CPG firms should pay closeโฆ
Several years ago, to win on marketplaces, manufacturers simply needed a popular product at a good price. Customers would find the product and manufacturers would realize success. However, a popular product at a good price is simply no longer enough to win on marketplaces such as Amazon.com. In todayโs environment, winning strategies are more nuancedโฆ
Over the past decade, e-commerce has seen tremendous growth, and the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated it further. The retail landscape has changed drastically, and retailers have had to find creative ways to compete with giants like Amazon.com. As we kick off the new year, it's top of mind for retailers to come up with strategiesโฆ
North Americaโs oldest company is entering the third-party marketplace arena. Hudsonโs Bay Co. has announced that it will be launching a digital third-party marketplace later this year. The company, which will host the third-party marketplace on a revamped thebay.com, is currently accepting applications for vendors via an online form and will be selling goods that fall withinโฆ
Amazon.com is big. Powerful, too. The vision of Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos is remarkable. It's astounding to consider Amazonโs ascension began just 26 years ago in 1994. While I donโt always agree with Amazonโs practices, I have a great deal of respect for Mr. Bezos as an entrepreneur, a visionary, and for the brandโฆ