Online Marketplace news and trends

Pattern’s First Earnings Call Highlights 46% Growth as AI Platform Scales Globally
Earnings // November 05, 2025

In its first earnings call after going public, Pattern told investors Wednesday (Nov. 5) that its technology platform continues to scale efficiently as global brands shift toward automated, data-driven commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

StubHub Pledges to Leave UK Over Cap on Ticket Resale Prices
Aggregators // June 15, 2025

StubHub is reportedly threatening to leave the U.K. over a proposed cap on ticket-resale prices. 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,...

Amazon Suit Challenges Product Safety Watchdog’s Constitutionality
Amazon // March 23, 2025

Amazon has filed a lawsuit in response to a regulator’s ruling governing product recalls. 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...

Ulta Beauty to Expand eCommerce Presence by Adding ‘Curated’ Marketplace
Retail // March 13, 2025

Digital acceleration, personalization and a new marketplace are on the agenda at Ulta Beauty, the company’s new CEO said Thursday (March 13) during a quarterly earnings call. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Interviews & Exclusives
AI Firms Join Forces With eCommerce Giants to Improve Shopper Conversion

November 07, 2024
Coveo’s recent partnership with Shopify highlights a trend of artificial intelligence (AI) companies teaming up with eCommerce platforms to enhance customer engagement. 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 […]

Gone in 60 Seconds: The Metals Market Moves Online

October 30, 2024
Industrial sectors have been feeling the weight of a slow-moving, high-friction procurement process for decades. Endless supplier coordination, manual paperwork, lengthy wait times, and the countless resources spent sunk in back-and-forths...

70% of Shoppers Say Payment Options Influence Where They Shop Online

October 09, 2024
Retailers continue to grapple with shopping cart abandonment. A February report by PYMNTS Intelligence and Adobe reveals insights that could help online merchants boost conversion rates and enhance customer loyalty....

H&M, Shein Explore New Retail Model With Third-Party Brands

July 03, 2023
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 on Shein they can find...

Quick Reads
Shopify Fires ‘Single-Digit Number’ of Salespeople After Investigating Their Sales Projections

November 24, 2025
Shopify reportedly fired fewer than 10 employees after they faked sales projections to increase their commissions. 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 […]

StubHub Pledges to Leave UK Over Cap on Ticket Resale Prices

June 15, 2025
StubHub is reportedly threatening to leave the U.K. over a proposed cap on ticket-resale prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Amazon Suit Challenges Product Safety Watchdog’s Constitutionality

March 23, 2025
Amazon has filed a lawsuit in response to a regulator’s ruling governing product recalls. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Ulta Beauty to Expand eCommerce Presence by Adding ‘Curated’ Marketplace

March 13, 2025
Digital acceleration, personalization and a new marketplace are on the agenda at Ulta Beauty, the company’s new CEO said Thursday (March 13) during a quarterly earnings call. Get the Full...