June 2021
The Web Retailer News Digest for June 11th, 2021
Online marketplaces lobbied hard against the Inform Consumers Act, designed to protect consumers from fake and unsafe products. Now it has been dropped.
Online Marketplaces in the USA: Amazon is Not The Only Show in Town
Amazon is the leading online marketplace in the US, but eBay remains strong, Walmart.com is growing and niche players are thriving.
Brand Abuse on Amazon: What to Do When Black Hats Attack
Sabotage is running wild on Amazon, with hundreds of agencies offering services to help sellers attack their competitors. Here’s how to fight back.
Online Marketplaces in China: The Land of The Giants
Online retail sales in China make up a third of total global ecommerce, but just three companies make up 89% of the total Chinese ecommerce market.
The Web Retailer News Digest for June 4th, 2021
For two weeks Amazon will fully fund a “spend $10, get $10” promotion for products from small brand owners. This is one to shout from the rooftops.
Online Marketplaces in Japan: Amazon, Rakuten… And The Rest
Ecommerce in Japan is led by two brands: Amazon and Rakuten. Four other marketplaces are popular, but they lag far behind the leaders.
Online Marketplaces in the UK: Amazon and eBay Dominate
We take a look at the top 12 online marketplaces in the UK, including global ecommerce players, major European sites and niche British brands.