Learn about Shopify's strategic investment in Faire, a B2B marketplace connecting brands and retailers. Delve into the terms of the deal and the potential implications for both companies. Gain insights into the unique approach Shopify is taking to own both eCommerce and Point of Sale (POS) stacks.

Prepare to dive into TikTok's expansion into eCommerce and its potential impact on tech giants. We assess who's highly threatened, moderately concerned, or relatively secure in the face of TikTok's ambitions. From Google's search dominance to Shopify's stronghold, this article dissects the evolving competitive landscape.

In this article, we delve into Instacart's upcoming IPO and compare it to Doordash, analyzing revenue projections and market cap multiples. We explore the factors influencing Instacart's valuation and address concerns such as revenue concentration and increasing competition. Discover the key differences between these tech giants and what the cautious market sentiment means for investors.

While striving to avoid becoming a marketplace, Shop App aims to make a significant impact on merchants. This article examines the recent Shop Day event and highlights the challenges faced by Shop App, including limited branding and promotion, timing concerns, and the need for improved curation assortment.

This article explores the key factors that contribute to Shein's disruptive potential, highlighting its prowess in data-driven decision-making, supply chain optimization, improved shipping capabilities, and the strategic implementation of a thriving marketplace.

This article outlines key factors that contribute to the success of marketplace entities, whether they are B2B or other types of marketplaces. We emphasize the importance of traffic generation, understanding the actors involved, establishing a payment system, leveraging existing relationships, identifying actors with financial capacity, and setting a realistic launch date to gain initial traction.