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Grocery lags, marketplaces rise—is this retail’s future? 🛍️ 🛒 BCG report: Key categories see major online growth. 📊 Electronics, clothing, and games lead in online adoption. 🏪 Grocery is slow to catch up, with a 5–10 year lag. 💼 Amazon’s marketplace now 60% of unit sales, up 13% in Q2. 🚀 Walmart marketplace grows 30%+, adding 20% more sellers. ~~~ ✍️Will grocery’s digital shift catch up with other categories? ♻️ Reshare if this resonates with you. 💌 Subscribe to MarketMaze for more insights. Link in bio. #BCG #Forrester #Amazon #Walmart #RetailTrends

Unilever’s AI beauty tools boost sales by 43%! 🚀 🧴 Unilever is betting big on AI for its beauty brands. 🧑⚕️ Dove launched an AI-powered scalp care tool in the U.S. 🌏 In Asia, BeautyHub Pro gives personalized skin tips via selfies. 📈 Users of BeautyHub Pro are 43% more likely to buy products. 💼 Unilever faces AI reliability challenges and upcoming layoffs. 💰 Unilever's Beauty division saw a 7.1% lift to $7.15B in early 2024. ~~~ ✍️How much value do AI tools add to the beauty industry? ♻️ Reshare if this resonates with you. 💌 Subscribe to MarketMaze for more insights. Link in bio. #Unilever #AI #BeautyTech #Dove #Skincare

Next’s big step into luxury fashion with Seasons! 👜 👜 Next launches Seasons, a premium e-commerce platform. 🎯 Targeting UK’s underserved luxury market after Matches’ exit. 🛍️ Features brands like Marc Jacobs and Ganni. 📈 Strong demand from Reiss has shown high luxury interest. 👗 Talks with Kering and Richemont may bring more brands. 🌍 Expansion planned internationally by 2026. ~~~ ✍️Will Next’s Seasons reshape the premium fashion market? ♻️ Reshare if this resonates with you. 💌 Subscribe to MarketMaze for more insights. Link in bio. #Next #Seasons #LuxuryFashion #UKRetail #PremiumBrands

Amazon's AI shopping assistant is going global! 🌍 🛒 Amazon’s Rufus AI expands to five new countries. 📈 Rufus, launched in the U.S., now serves Canada and Europe. 🧠 Rufus uses Amazon’s data to answer natural language questions. 💼 $230M has been invested to boost Amazon’s AI capabilities. 📱 Customers need the latest app to access the assistant. 🌍 Amazon’s generative AI initiatives are growing worldwide. ~~~ ✍️Will Amazon’s AI efforts change how we shop online? ♻️ Reshare if this resonates with you. 💌 Subscribe to MarketMaze for more insights. Link in bio. #Amazon #RufusAI #GenerativeAI #Ecommerce #AIInnovation

Amazon's new return rules leave sellers scrambling 📦 📅 Amazon’s new UK return policy starts November 11. 📦 International sellers must give a UK return address or refund. 🕓 Sellers have 4 days to respond to returns or lose inventory. 💸 Amazon recommends Evri, Royal Mail, UPS, and DHL for returns. 🌍 Cross-border sellers face extra logistics and costs. ✅ Planning ahead could save sellers from unwanted refunds. ~~~ ✍️Will Amazon’s new return rules benefit customers or hurt sellers? ♻️ Reshare if this resonates with you. 💌 Subscribe to MarketMaze for more insights. Link in bio. Amazon sellers return UK logistics

Squarespace just got bought for $7.2B! 💰 💼 Permira buys Squarespace for $7.2B in October 2024. 📉 The deal takes Squarespace off the NYSE, making it private. 👨💼 CEO Anthony Casalena retains a significant equity share. 🚀 Permira plans to expand Squarespace's product offerings. 💡 Initial offer of $6.9B increased to $7.2B, or $44.50 per share. 🌍 The focus will be on supporting small businesses globally. ~~~ ✍️Do you think Squarespace will thrive as a private company? ♻️ Reshare if this resonates with you. 💌 Subscribe to MarketMaze for more insights. Link in bio. #Squarespace #Permira #Acquisition #WebsiteBuilder #AnthonyCasalena

Stripe makes a bold move into stablecoin payments! 🚀 🚀 Stripe has acquired Bridge Network for $1.1B. 💰 This marks a 200% valuation jump for Bridge since August. 🌐 Bridge specializes in stablecoin payments for businesses. 🏔️ Chris Ahn played a key role in securing the original investment. 📉 Stripe, valued at $70B, has chosen private funding over an IPO. 💵 The deal boosts Stripe’s presence in the $160B stablecoin market. ~~~ ✍️Will Stripe's move into stablecoins pay off in the long run? ♻️ Reshare if this resonates with you. 💌 Subscribe to MarketMaze for more insights. Link in bio. #Stripe #BridgeNetwork #ChrisAhn #Stablecoins #VentureCapital

Check last week deals in the Marketplace & Ecommerce space 📅 Oct W4 2024 Bridge Network's valuation rises 200% as Stripe acquires it Squarespace exits NYSE, becomes private in a $7.2B acquisition by Permira. Portuguese startup Sensei raises funds to automate 1,000 stores by 2026 Fleek’s marketplace helps resellers access vintage clothing easily, cutting time and cost. Bausch + Lomb’s Opal offers 24/7 ordering, free shipping, and rewards. ~~~ ✍️ Did we miss any key news? What surprised you the most? ♻️ Reshare if this resonates with you. 💌 To never miss insights like this subscribe to MarketMaze. Link in bio #ecommerce #marketplace #startups #deals #acquisition

Apple just made branding easier for small businesses! 📲 📲 Apple expands its Business Connect feature for all businesses. 🌐 Even online-only businesses can now register and customize profiles. ✉️ Branded Mail allows companies to show their logos in emails. 💳 Tap to Pay now supports logos during transactions, boosting trust. 📞 Business Caller ID feature set to launch next year for better recognition. 🚀 Apple’s tools aim to grow visibility and customer trust for over 1B users. ~~~ ✍️Will Apple’s new tools change how businesses connect? ♻️ Reshare if this resonates with you. 💌 Subscribe to MarketMaze for more insights. Link in bio. #Apple #BusinessConnect #SmallBusiness #DigitalBranding #iPhone16Pro

More delivery points mean shorter trips for customers! 📦 📦 DPD and GLS partner for 20,000 out-of-home points by 2027. 🚪 The plan includes 1,000 shared lockers by end of 2025. 🌿 The open locker network aims to improve delivery convenience. 🤝 It provides more options for retailers and parcel shop owners. 📊 25% of German e-shoppers prefer parcel shop deliveries. 🚗 Shorter distances help cut down carbon emissions in deliveries. ~~~ ✍️Will DPD and GLS' new lockers change delivery in Germany? ♻️ Reshare if this resonates with you. 💌 Subscribe to MarketMaze for more insights. Link in bio. #DPD #GLS #ParcelDelivery #GermanyLogistics #SustainableShipping