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Mercado Libre’s Investments in Mexico Propel Earnings
Mercado Libre’s Investments in Mexico Propel Earnings
May 02, 2024  |  Earnings

Saying that its “ecosystem is our competitive strength,” Latin American payments and eCommerce powerhouse Mercado Libre reported strong Q1 revenue growth in all areas of its...

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EBay Targets Gains in Back Half of 2024 Amid ‘Tough’ Discretionary Spending Environment  
EBay Targets Gains in Back Half of 2024 Amid ‘Tough’ Discretionary Spending Environment  
May 01, 2024  |  Earnings

EBay’s gross merchandise volume (GMV) eked out slight gains in the most recent quarter, but the tally of 131 million active buyers in the quarter...

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Beyond ‘Doubles Down’ on Off-Price Market With Zulily Acquisition
Beyond ‘Doubles Down’ on Off-Price Market With Zulily Acquisition
March 07, 2024  |  eCommerce

Online retailer Beyond has acquired Zulily, saying the move will boost its position in the off-price market. Zulily, a flash sale promoter and eCommerce retailer, will join Overstock and Bed Bath...

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Mexico’s Antitrust Regulator Says eCommerce Market Needs ‘Corrective Measures’
Mexico’s Antitrust Regulator Says eCommerce Market Needs ‘Corrective Measures’
February 13, 2024  |  eCommerce

Mexico’s antitrust regulator Cofece has reportedly recommended that the government order Amazon and Mercado Libre to take “corrective measures” to ensure competition in the eCommerce market. These measures would include giving...

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European Commission Delays Decision on Amazon’s Acquisition of iRobot
European Commission Delays Decision on Amazon’s Acquisition of iRobot
September 11, 2023  |  Acquisitions

European Union (EU) antitrust regulators have reportedly put a temporary halt to their investigation into Amazon‘s $1.7 billion acquisition of robot vacuum cleaner maker iRobot. The European Commission (EC), responsible...

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eBay Says Q2 Results Exceeded Expectations Amid ‘Tech-Led Reimagination’
eBay Says Q2 Results Exceeded Expectations Amid ‘Tech-Led Reimagination’
July 26, 2023  |  Earnings

eBay said its second quarter results exceeded expectations on key metrics as it continues its “tech-led reimagination.” The marketplace’s gross merchandise value (GMV), revenue and earnings...

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H&M, Shein Explore New Retail Model With Third-Party Brands
H&M, Shein Explore New Retail Model With Third-Party Brands
July 03, 2023  |  Retail

The announcement that H&M and Shein are diversifying their offerings through third-party assistance (brand incorporation or sellers) isn’t unusual because now when a consumer shops...

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5 Key Things You Need to Know About the INFORM Act 
5 Key Things You Need to Know About the INFORM Act 
June 28, 2023  |  eCommerce

There’s a new law in town and it’s taking on organized retail theft and the trade of counterfeit and hazardous goods on digital platforms.  The...

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Breef Adds Payment Infrastructure to B2B Marketplace for Agencies
Breef Adds Payment Infrastructure to B2B Marketplace for Agencies
June 05, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Breef has added payment infrastructure to its online marketplace that connects brands and agencies. With this new Breef(Pay) offering that is powered by business-to-business (B2B) flexible payments...

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