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Marketplace operators are witnessing significant platform expansion moves as traditional retailers diversify their online presence. Hertz's launch of an eBay storefront with 8,000+ vehicles signals growing confidence in multi-platform strategies, while Amazon continues infrastructure investments in energy and advertising partnerships.

Consumer spending patterns show resilience despite financial stress, creating opportunities for operators who can adapt to 'tradeoff economy' behaviors.

Hertz Launches Dedicated eBay Storefront with 8,000+ Vehicles Hertz Car Sales' expansion to eBay represents a strategic shift toward marketplace diversification, targeting online shoppers with certified, single-owner vehicles typically one year old or newer.

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How AWS is helping retailers build their own AI-powered shopping experiences - About Amazon

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Ergo Next Offers e-Commerce Cover for TikTok Sellers - - Insurance Edge

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DHL and USPS partner to go the extra (last) mile on delivery

The last-mile package delivery landscape in the United States will look slightly different following a new partnership between DHL and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). DHL eCommerce and USPS signed a new exclusive multi-year contract for last-mile parcel delivery services valued at well over $10 billion. The deal represents the largest agreement in the companies’ […] The post DHL and USPS partner to go the extra (last) mile on delivery appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.

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Tractor Supply expands pet offerings with VIP Petcare acquisition

Tractor Supply Company announced its acquisition of VIP Petcare, the largest mobile veterinary care provider in the U.S., on May 28. The move brings an existing partner into the company, thanks to the community clinics in 1,700 Tractor Supply retail locations that VIP Petcare already operates. The companies did not disclose financial terms of the […] The post Tractor Supply expands pet offerings with VIP Petcare acquisition appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.

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Amazon in the community: Service, community, and commitment at HQ2
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Amazon in the community: Service, community, and commitment at HQ2

Amazon's HQ2 in Arlington hit 8,500 employees since May 2023, with 5-day RTO driving 155,000+ monthly visitors to Met Park's retail corridor hosting 13 local small businesses. No seller-facing policy or fee changes are involved.

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Medline details its Prime vendor model expansion into Canada
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Medline details its Prime vendor model expansion into Canada

On a May 6 earnings call, Medline named Mohawk Medbury as the first customer for its Prime vendor supply program in Canada. Now, the supply chain solutions company is looking ahead to fall. At that point, it said, it will take over warehouse and supply chain logistics for its client’s Ontario-based hospitals in the province’s […] The post Medline details its Prime vendor model expansion into Canada appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.

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Costco sees record gas sales in Q3, expects tariff refunds
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Costco sees record gas sales in Q3, expects tariff refunds

Executives at Costco addressed how the retailer is addressing macroeconomic situations, including the cost of oil — plus its impact on gas sales — and tariff refunds. Ron Vachris, CEO at Costco, said during the retailer’s Q3 earnings call that gas prices “are very much on members’ mind.” Moreover, they have had a “major impact” […] The post Costco sees record gas sales in Q3, expects tariff refunds appeared first on Digital Commerce 360.

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Amazon Promises Fewer Refunds for Sellers Who Use Its Customer Service Add-on
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Amazon Promises Fewer Refunds for Sellers Who Use Its Customer Service Add-on

Amazon made a change to its Customer Service by Amazon (CSBA) add-on service that it said would result in fewer refunds for sellers, a benefit to participants in the program. CSBA is a paid program where Amazon handles customer service for self-fulfilled orders (non-FBA orders) – although some sellers qualify to use the service at […]

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Etsy to Enforce New Child-Product Policy Next Week
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Etsy to Enforce New Child-Product Policy Next Week

Etsy has a new Children and Baby Products policy that will take effect on June 2, 2026. In an announcement on April 30, Etsy provided the following list of what was being updated in its House Rules “to strengthen our approach to safety and clarify which children’s products are not allowed on Etsy”: Etsy also […]

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Walmart Seller Center Integration Now Available for Multi-Platform Ecommerce Sellers via Gorilla ROI - Scott Coop
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Walmart Seller Center Integration Now Available for Multi-Platform Ecommerce Sellers via Gorilla ROI - Scott Coop

Walmart Seller Center Integration Now Available for Multi-Platform Ecommerce

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Walmart Seller Center Integration Now Available for Multi-Platform Ecommerce Sellers via Gorilla ROI - openPR.com
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Walmart Seller Center Integration Now Available for Multi-Platform Ecommerce Sellers via Gorilla ROI - openPR.com

Walmart Seller Center Integration Now Available for Multi-Platform Ecommerce Sellers via Gorilla ROI openPR.com

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Walmart Seller Center Integration Now Available for Multi-Platform Ecommerce Sellers via Gorilla ROI - The Chronicle-Journal
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Walmart Seller Center Integration Now Available for Multi-Platform Ecommerce Sellers via Gorilla ROI - The Chronicle-Journal

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