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Ecommerce news roundups, and opinions from industry experts on the latest trends.
Weekly roundups of the most important news for businesses selling through online marketplaces.
The Web Retailer News Digest for April 9th, 2021
A new umbrella organization of small business groups is campaigning for the separation of Amazon’s own retail business from its third-party marketplace.
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Bezos Passes the Baton to Jassy: How Will it Affect Sellers?
After 27 years running Amazon, Jeff Bezos is stepping down and Andy Jassy will take charge. How will the change in leadership affect marketplace sellers?
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The Web Retailer News Digest for April 9th, 2021
A new umbrella organization of small business groups is campaigning for the separation of Amazon’s own retail business from its third-party marketplace.
The Web Retailer News Digest for March 26th, 2021
Walmart’s marketplace lowers its wall against Chinese sellers. Will the arrival of sellers from the East turn the Walmart marketplace into the wild, wild West?
The Web Retailer News Digest for March 19th, 2021
Amazon is on the ropes for a change, when it comes to one area of ecommerce: independent webstores where retailers have full control of their brand.
The Web Retailer News Digest for March 12th, 2021
New research has found that online marketplaces account for 62% of global online retail sales, and they are growing faster than the rest of ecommerce.
The Web Retailer News Digest for March 5th, 2021
One Amazon seller spent $200,000 to recover withheld funds and destroyed inventory, despite a process that is supposed to provide cheaper, faster justice.
The Web Retailer News Digest for February 26th, 2021
Walmart staff have been contacting Amazon sellers to try and recruit them to sell on the Walmart Marketplace. What goes around comes around.
Bezos Passes the Baton to Jassy: How Will it Affect Sellers?
After 27 years running Amazon, Jeff Bezos is stepping down and Andy Jassy will take charge. How will the change in leadership affect marketplace sellers?
The Web Retailer News Digest for February 19th, 2021
Amazon sellers are still buying reviews, and the sites they use to do it are out in the open. Will this be enough to spur Amazon’s legal team into action?
The Web Retailer News Digest for February 12th, 2021
With two new lawsuits in two days, it looks like Amazon is ramping up its efforts against counterfeiters. Will it be enough to relieve brands’ concerns?
The Web Retailer News Digest for February 5th, 2021
Amazon reports its 2020 results, with sales up 38% to $386 billion. At the same time, Jeff Bezos steps down as CEO. How’s that for going out on a high?