U.S. Tariffs Are Not Driving International Expansion
Despite widespread predictions that escalating U.S. tariffs would prompt American sellers to expand internationally as a risk mitigation strategy, Marketplace Pulse data reveals this anticipated pivot has not materialized.
It's Prime Day Everywhere
The summer sales calendar now revolves around Amazon's anchor, with most major U.S. retailers scheduling competing events within days of Prime Day's expanded four-day window.
Whatnot Found Live Commerce's Sweet Spot
Shopping platform Whatnot's rapid growth to multi-billion dollar GMV proves live streaming commerce works when built for entertainment first and conversion second.
Amazon's Longest Prime Day and Biggest AI Test
The newly extended Prime Day 2025 will determine whether Amazon's AI shopping features can solve the fundamental problem that has plagued the event for years: helping shoppers discover what they actually want among millions of deals.
Walmart Marketplace Experiences Record Growth
Walmart's marketplace has crossed 200,000 active sellers for the first time, driven by the fastest seller acquisition rate in the platform's history.
Another Billion-Dollar Creator Brand
Hailey Bieber's sale of Rhode to e.l.f. Cosmetics for $1 billion this week adds to a growing list of creator-founded brands leveraging attention as their primary asset.
U.S. Is Amazon’s Most Beginner-Friendly Marketplace
Amazon's U.S. marketplace continues to be the most conducive environment for new sellers to achieve their first sales, with over 73% of sellers who registered in the past 12 months going on to make sales.
Amazon Is Less Competitive Than Four Years Ago
Amazon sellers now face less competition than in 2021, with over 30% more traffic per active seller available across its global marketplaces. The competitive shift provides a notable counterbalance to Amazon's maturing marketplace challenges.
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