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Walmart’s e-commerce is past 23% of U.S. sales, and stores are being reworked into the fulfillment layer

Walmart’s e-commerce is past 23% of U.S. sales, and stores are being reworked into the fulfillment layer

Walmart’s U.S. e-commerce sales grew 24% in Q2 and now exceed 23% of the segment’s mix. The operational story is how stores are being engineered to carry that l

MarketScale Newsroom·Aug 22, 2026
Wayfair's Q2 U.S. growth hits a post-pandemic high as AI and Perigold carry the momentum

Wayfair's Q2 U.S. growth hits a post-pandemic high as AI and Perigold carry the momentum

Wayfair posted its strongest U.S. growth since the pandemic in Q2 2026, crediting AI tooling and its luxury brand Perigold, while broad e-commerce tailwinds pu

MarketScale Newsroom·Aug 18, 2026
Marketplaces are growing twice as fast as traditional online shops, and every major platform just made a move

Marketplaces are growing twice as fast as traditional online shops, and every major platform just made a move

Marketplaces outpace standalone shops 2-to-1. eBay buys Depop, TikTok tests Prime-style subscriptions, and DoorDash wins FAA drone approval.

MarketScale Newsroom·Aug 13, 2026
Global ecommerce is projected to hit $6.56 trillion in 2025, and retailers are racing to close the AI readiness gap

Global ecommerce is projected to hit $6.56 trillion in 2025, and retailers are racing to close the AI readiness gap

Global ecommerce is on track for $6.56T in 2025, but retailers face three concrete AI problems blocking their ability to capture that growth.

MarketScale Newsroom·Aug 2, 2026
Amazon Business hits $60B and Instacart bets on computer vision as B2B ecommerce enters its next infrastructure cycle

Amazon Business hits $60B and Instacart bets on computer vision as B2B ecommerce enters its next infrastructure cycle

Two major moves in a single week signal that enterprise ecommerce infrastructure is being rebuilt from the shelf up.

MarketScale Newsroom·Jul 29, 2026
Global e-commerce market on track to nearly triple by 2035, with real operational stakes for B2B sellers

Global e-commerce market on track to nearly triple by 2035, with real operational stakes for B2B sellers

The global e-commerce market is projected to reach $19.83T by 2035, driven by mobile penetration, AI personalization, and D2C platform growth.

MarketScale Newsroom·Jul 22, 2026
Marketplace dominance and mobile growth are reshaping enterprise e-commerce strategy

Marketplace dominance and mobile growth are reshaping enterprise e-commerce strategy

Nearly half of brands now name marketplaces as their top channel, and mobile commerce continues to expand its share of online spending.

MarketScale Newsroom·Jul 14, 2026
Central and Eastern Europe's €124B e-commerce market is drawing enterprise attention as growth outpaces the West

Central and Eastern Europe's €124B e-commerce market is drawing enterprise attention as growth outpaces the West

CEE e-commerce has reached €124B and is expanding faster than Western Europe, creating a narrow window for operators to establish supply chain and platform foot

MarketScale Newsroom·Jul 14, 2026
US e-commerce market projected to hit $2.28 trillion by 2031 as mobile and fulfillment reshape supply chains

US e-commerce market projected to hit $2.28 trillion by 2031 as mobile and fulfillment reshape supply chains

A new market forecast pegs US e-commerce at $2.28T by 2031, with mobile shopping, digital payments, and rapid fulfillment driving the build-out.

MarketScale Newsroom·Jul 10, 2026
B2B ecommerce pulse: AI agents, marketplace expansion, and digital investment drive mid-2026 momentum

B2B ecommerce pulse: AI agents, marketplace expansion, and digital investment drive mid-2026 momentum

From Kawasaki Engines' 500% AOV jump to a $20.4T global market, B2B ecommerce is accelerating fast in mid-2026.

MarketScale Newsroom·Jun 18, 2026

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Promotes Eugene Shvartsman to Chief Revenue Officer to Accelerate Global Growth

Longtime leader to expand revenue strategy, deepen industry relationships, and build on continued business momentum

MarketScale Newsroom·Apr 8, 2026
Get Vertical! Going from Idea to the Top 1% in Less Than 3 Years

Get Vertical! Going from Idea to the Top 1% in Less Than 3 Years

Independent retail is operating in one of the most competitive environments in decades. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly 20% of new businesses fail within their first year, and a whopping 50% don’t make it to year five. At the same time, consumers are increasingly choosing brands that offer community, authenticity,…

Mike McCalley·Feb 17, 2026
With 800 New Stores in the Offing, How Will Aldi’s Massive Expansion Impact the Grocery Industry?

With 800 New Stores in the Offing, How Will Aldi’s Massive Expansion Impact the Grocery Industry?

The discount grocer's aggressive U.S. expansion could reshape competitive dynamics and force rivals to rethink their retail strategies

Daniel Litwin·Mar 21, 2024
Understanding Current and Incoming College Students and Their Generation is Vital for Company Growth

Understanding Current and Incoming College Students and Their Generation is Vital for Company Growth

Brands that understand Gen Z's desire for personalized spaces gain competitive advantage in the rapidly growing student housing market

Alexandra Simon·Aug 1, 2023
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