Marketplace news and trends

Report: Meta Facing EU Fine for Linking Facebook and Marketplace
ANTITRUST // July 25, 2024

Meta Platforms is reportedly facing its first antitrust fine in the European Union (EU). That fine could be handed down in a few weeks in response to the company connecting its  classified ad service Marketplace with the Facebook social network, Reuters reported Thursday (July 25), citing sources with direct knowledge of the...

Target Gets a Marketplace and Shopify Merchants Get Distribution
Retail // June 25, 2024

For Target, the most immediate impact adding Shopify sellers to its third-party marketplace may be a lift in its online fortunes. To that end, and as reported this week, Target will begin including select Shopify merchants on Target Plus, the retailer’s third-party digital marketplace. Target...

MoneyLion: On a Mission to Become the Expedia of Financial Services
Digital-First Banking // May 13, 2024

It has been a wild ride for many companies that come under the heading ‘“FinTech.” Case in point: MoneyLion. Just a year ago the company was a neobank struggling under a $9 million loss for Q1 2023. Fast forward a year and the data-driven financial...

StockX Steps Up Its Game With an Immersive In-Store Buying Experience 
Retail // September 29, 2023

Back in May, PYMNTS reported that Foot Locker was planning to utilize concept stores as experimental venues for exploring localization efforts aimed at establishing stronger customer connections. Today, StockX, the resale marketplace renowned for its substantial online sales of sneakers, apparel and collectibles, is taking...

Interviews & Exclusives
Walmart’s Gains in Premium Market Shake Up Holiday Sales

December 06, 2024
Following a strong Black Friday and Cyber Monday, both Walmart and Amazon reported record-breaking sales, with their platforms seeing growth from third-party sellers. Walmart reported record sales for its third-party Marketplace during the early holiday shopping season, with the period from Nov. 25 to Dec. 2, including Cyber Monday, marking its highest-ever sales day and […]

Wag! CEO: We Want to Be the ‘Pup’ Button on Your Phone

August 28, 2023
Everyone and their sibling seems to have a pet right now. Look outside on a sunny day in a big city and you are likely to see more furry friends...

H&M, Shein Explore New Retail Model With Third-Party Brands

July 03, 2023
The announcement that H&M and Shein are diversifying their offerings through third-party assistance (brand incorporation or sellers) isn’t unusual because now when a consumer shops on Shein they can find...

B2B Fashion Marketplace Adds Payments To Meet Industry Changes

June 24, 2021
Back before the digital-first economy became a primary force, brick-and-mortar retailers staked their claim to the curious customer on their windows. In fact, as global retail consultant Debra Templar famously...

Quick Reads
Report: Meta Facing EU Fine for Linking Facebook and Marketplace

July 25, 2024
Meta Platforms is reportedly facing its first antitrust fine in the European Union (EU). That fine could be handed down in a few weeks in response to the company connecting its  classified ad service Marketplace with the Facebook social network, Reuters reported Thursday (July 25), citing sources with direct knowledge of the matter. The fine would come from the European Commission (EC), […]

US Bank Debuts Online Treasury Solution/Payment Marketplace

September 21, 2023
U.S. Bank has introduced an online third-party payment/treasury solution marketplace. The bank’s Connected Partnership Network, announced Thursday (Sept. 21), helps corporate treasury teams easily identify and adopt technology connected with...

Report: Shein Eyes Martketplace Model to Add Product and Attract Customers

December 12, 2022
Fast fashion firm Shein is reportedly considering the shift to a marketplace-style platform. The firm’s potential move to becoming a marketplace platform would allow other retailers to sell its products...

Teampay Nets $47M for Purchasing Platform Expansion

November 30, 2022
All-in-one purchasing platform Teampay has raised $47 million in a Series B funding round.  The firm will leverage the new capital to expand the accounts payable (AP) solution and cross-border payments functionality...