Marketplace Titans, Supply Chain Showdown, eBay Becoming a Bank for Sellers, Inflation Worries - This week in Amazon & eCommerce - Jul 24

The top spots are all up for grabs…

1. Amazon Leads as TikTok and Temu Challenge Walmart's 2nd Place: Amazon, Walmart, and TikTok Shop are the leading marketplaces for U.S. brands, but if Temu and TikTok meet their ambitious sales goals this year, they could surpass Walmart in the rankings. [Learn more]

2. Amazon Adapts to Temu's Supply Chain Strategy: Amazon is mirroring Temu’s Chinese supply chain strategy to enhance its price competitiveness, setting up similar logistics to streamline costs, all while Temu seems to be shifting to a more Amazon-like model. [Learn more]

3. eBay Sweetening the Deal for Sellers on Its Platform: eBay has launched Business Cash Advance with Liberis, offering U.S. sellers up to $1 million in working capital based on a percentage of gross sales. This new financing solution aims to provide quick, seamless access to capital with flexible repayment options, enhancing eBay's support for seller growth. [Learn more]

4. Fed Holds Rates Amid Inflation Concerns: As 2024 progresses, hopes for easing inflation and potential interest rate cuts have faded, with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicating a cautious stance following the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting. [Learn more]

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