Walmart's Marketplace Boom or Bust, Etsy's New Listing Revamp, Amazon's Logistics Leap, Founders' Financial Compass - This week in Amazon & eCommerce - May 29

Growth, but at what price…

1. Walmart's Marketplace Boom Rivals Temu's Surge: In April, Chinese sellers dominated Walmart's marketplace, comprising 73% of new active sellers and breaking the previous month's record, and this with the platform, on average, only approving a small fraction of applications. However, what do we make of this growth? Do we foresee similar problems to Amazon? [Learn more]

2. Etsy's Enhanced Listing Form Sparks Debate Among Sellers: Etsy unveiled its revamped listing form, promising sellers a more efficient and intuitive experience. With streamlined navigation tabs and a handy profit calculator, the update aimed to enhance usability and save time. The question is, did the platform deliver on its promises? [Learn more]

3. Amazon Revamping Speed and Competition in the West: Amazon's expansion in the western region of the United States has garnered attention, with reports indicating the signing of six new leases in the first five months of the year, matching its total for the entirety of 2023. [Learn more]

4. Balancing Business Growth with Personal Wealth Strategies: Exploring questions such as, should business owners should take a salary or reinvest back into their ventures, and if so, how? Here are some insights of experienced entrepreneurs from the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). [Learn more]

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