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B&Q Marketplace is expanding its product categories with the launch of Cameras and Wearable Tech, aiming to become a comprehensive home marketplace. This growth comes despite a late spring and constrained consumer spending, with the marketplace reporting strong GMV results.
This week's rundown of new ecommerce tools includes services for livestream commerce, cryptocurrencies, visual search, logistics, and AI-powered product intelligence, as reported by Practical Ecommerce.
eBay Open UK 2026 will take place on September 16th in Birmingham, offering a free hybrid event for business sellers. Attendees can participate in sessions with eBay experts, network with other sellers, and engage in hands-on workshops and one-on-one advice.
Rob Israch, President at Tipalti, discusses the operational complexities of payment engines for retailer-led marketplaces. Retailers like Argos and The Range are expanding into marketplace models, signaling a shift toward platform-style retail where third-party sellers drive growth. The commercial opportunity is huge, as marketplaces allow retailers to expand product offerings without holding inventory.
Preamato Fashion, which sells pre-loved designer handbags and accessories on eBay, partnered with e-commerce optimization firm Optiseller to manage its growing global inventory. The collaboration helped Preamato streamline operations and achieve top rankings on eBay for handbags and accessories.
Mirakl has partnered with Dogma Alares, a strategy consulting firm based in Istanbul and London, to accelerate ecommerce growth in Turkey. The collaboration aims to support local retailers by offering a suite of marketplace, dropship, retail media, and AI-powered solutions, leveraging Turkey's status as one of Europe's fastest-growing eCommerce markets.
This guide lists the top 10 ecommerce companies for 2026, with Shopify featured as a leading platform. It provides insights into each company's offerings and market position.
Amazon is investing $10 billion in European fulfillment centers, driven by the deployment of robots. The company has already deployed 1 million robots, mostly in the US, and is now expanding their use in Europe.
A startup is challenging TikTok Shop and eBay Live by using AI-powered auctions. The company has raised $26 million and its pitch deck is available for review.
Veterans in Logistics has appointed John Tozer as its first chairman. Tozer will help military veterans build careers in the freight and logistics industry.
Amazon's marketplace has become less competitive across all regions, according to a new analysis. The study found that Amazon's dominance and control over its platform have reduced competition among sellers, leading to higher prices and fewer choices for consumers. This trend is now observed globally, not just in specific markets.
This guide lists the top 10 ecommerce companies for 2026, with Shopify featured as a leading platform. It provides insights into each company's offerings and market position.
This week's ecommerce tools roundup features new services for social media, regulatory compliance, dropshipping, reputation management, fulfillment, quick commerce, and bot protection, as reported by Practical Ecommerce.
THG Fulfil has partnered with Mirakl Connect, an AI-powered multichannel selling platform, to help brands expand onto hundreds of global retailer-operated marketplaces like Debenhams. The collaboration offers an integrated end-to-end solution that simplifies and accelerates marketplace growth by addressing operational complexities.
easyGroup is launching easyShop.com, an online marketplace in partnership with OnBuy.com, set to go live later this year. This marks the company's expansion into mainstream online retail, leveraging its well-known brand to enter the consumer retail sector internationally.
Project44 has acquired ClearMetal to enhance its predictive analytics capabilities. The acquisition brings ClearMetal's expertise in data science, machine learning, and computer science to Project44, aiming to improve supply chain visibility and predictive tools.
Foreign brands entering Africa can start with marketplaces for easy entry, but long-term growth requires direct international selling and local retail partnerships.
European ecommerce companies often struggle in the U.S. market due to differing consumer priorities: European consumers focus on making the right decision, while American consumers prioritize ease and confidence in their choices.
This week's new ecommerce tools include solutions for Reddit ads, email marketing, design, crowdshipping, agentic commerce audits, and last-mile delivery, as reported by Practical Ecommerce.
This free webinar, hosted by Base.com and EMOTIV, will teach automotive Parts & Accessories sellers how to leverage K-Type and fitment data to boost sales, minimize returns, and enhance visibility on marketplaces like eBay. Accurate fitment data is crucial for staying competitive in the growing automotive ecommerce sector.
