Marketplaces Rick Watson Marketplaces Rick Watson

Marketplaces Fees Dropping Like It’s Hot - Is It Enough for eBay?

This article explores eBay's recent move to lower seller fees in the UK, comparing it to competitors like Facebook Marketplace and Amazon. It raises critical questions about whether fee reductions alone can attract more sellers and buyers, and highlights eBay's latest AI innovation, "Magic Bulk Listing," aimed at simplifying the listing process. With increasing competition, the article examines whether these changes are enough to reverse eBay's decade-long stagnation.

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eCommerce Rick Watson eCommerce Rick Watson

Shopify Summer Editions: Raising the Water Level

Explore how Shopify's Summer Editions release goes beyond unification, raising the water level with more defaults, competitive checks, and enhanced convenience. Discover key updates like unified inventory, advanced analytics, and improved POS integration. This comprehensive review highlights Shopify's strategic moves to close gaps with competitors and elevate merchant and buyer experiences.

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Consulting Rick Watson Consulting Rick Watson

Personalization Is Overrated: Won't Save Your Business

Amidst the hype surrounding 'personalization' in business, it's time to reconsider its true impact. Contrary to popular belief, shared experiences and compelling offers often trump personalized marketing tactics. In this article, we delve into why business fundamentals like inventory management and offer quality matter more than ever in today's retail and eCommerce landscape.

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Marketplaces Rick Watson Marketplaces Rick Watson

The Inventory Explosion is Here, and Amazon 3P Can Help

This two-part series will introduce the problem to you, discuss the issues with Amazon First-Party (1P) Sales, and how Amazon Third-Party (3P) sales can help break the logjam. In particular, this series is designed for the thousands of brands out there with a multi-million dollar 1P business but for one reason or another have resisted Amazon 3P, but are now feeling squeezed.

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