Marketplaces news and trends

Walmart Courts Europe for US Marketplace Push
eCommerce // August 29, 2025

Walmart is offering support at an event and a dedicated office to encourage U.K. and European businesses to use its online marketplaces to sell to customers in the Americas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Furniture.com Shifts From Aggregator to Marketplace With AI Agents  
Connected Economy // August 25, 2025

Buying furniture online these days is about as easy as hauling a sofa up a flight of stairs. Consumers browse multiple tabs, track shipping timelines in spreadsheets and screenshot products to consult with partners before finally making a purchase. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Best Buy Expands Product Lineup With Third-Party Marketplace
Retail // August 19, 2025

Best Buy is joining the likes of Walmart and Amazon in launching a third-party marketplace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

What TikTok Can Teach Marketplaces About Social Shopping’s Sweet Spot
Retail // January 27, 2025

Remember the days when brands could only dream of reaching customers beyond their local storefronts? That limitation now feels as outdated as a landline. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Interviews & Exclusives
Trust Beats Features in the Next Phase of Embedded Finance

October 29, 2025
Embedded finance has evolved from an emerging trend into a defining force behind marketplace success. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Recent Funding Rounds Signal PayFac’s Rising Star

December 05, 2024
Platforms are rapidly forging their own ecosystems — matching supply and demand, buyers and sellers, sometimes on a global scope. In other cases, they serve specific verticals — for example,...

Report: Embedded Finance Turns Eyeballs Into Revenue for Software Publishing Platforms

December 03, 2024
Embedded finance is no longer optional. As competition intensifies, firms that embrace these innovations will lead the way, while those that hesitate risk falling behind. Get the Full Story Complete...

B2B Marketplaces Unlock New Opportunities for Commercial Procurement

June 06, 2024
The B2B landscape finds itself on the cusp of a new, digital era. And with the news Thursday (June 6) that eCommerce platform Alibaba has launched a new B2B-focused marketplace...

Quick Reads
Walmart Courts Europe for US Marketplace Push

August 29, 2025
Walmart is offering support at an event and a dedicated office to encourage U.K. and European businesses to use its online marketplaces to sell to customers in the Americas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]

Best Buy Expands Product Lineup With Third-Party Marketplace

August 19, 2025
Best Buy is joining the likes of Walmart and Amazon in launching a third-party marketplace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Affirm Extends BNPL Offering to Adyen’s Platform Customers

December 18, 2024
Pay-later network Affirm says it is expanding its partnership with payments company Adyen. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Toshiba Debuts Commerce Marketplace as Retailers Readjust

December 17, 2024
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions has debuted a marketplace solution for retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...