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Google pushes Agentic Commerce forward with a standard protocol
Google has introduced a new open standard called the Universal Commerce Protocol (UPC). Its goal is to accelerate the AI-platform shift in commerce by standardizing processes such as product search and checkout via AI bots. Platforms and retailers including Walmart, Etsy, Shopify, Shopee, Carrefour, Target, Macy’s, Wayfair, and Zalando were involved in its development, as they seek to secure their position within the customer journey. However, it remains unclear whether Google’s clout will be sufficient – and whether other major players such as Amazon, Meta, Alibaba, ByteDance, or OpenAI will support this protocol initiative. More on Google (UCP), Profashionals (marketplaces) and Exciting Commerce (major players).

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Instagram is the leading social commerce platform in Germany
Three in ten German consumers shop via social media. Instagram is used the most: 15 % of Germans buy directly on the platform or via redirects to online shops. Facebook follows with 14 % and YouTube with 11 %. Among 16- to 29-year-olds, TikTok is the third social commerce platform, with an adoption rate of 20 %, according to Bitkom. Read more on Ecommercenews 

Shein: Faltering start in brick-and-mortar retail in Paris
Shein’s presence at the BHV Marais department store in Paris has caused major controversy but appears to have generated little revenue. Despite high footfall, sales are reportedly sluggish, partly due to a weaker assortment and smaller discounts than online. As a result, Shein has postponed further in-store rollouts in French department stores. At the same time, an appeals court decision on a potential ban of Shein in France is scheduled for February 5. More on Chip (failure) and FashionUnited (court decision).

Temu’s explosive growth
Around a quarter of all cross-border orders now go to Temu – the same share as Amazon. Back in 2022, Temu’s share was just 1%, according to an IPC study. Together, Amazon and Temu account for nearly half of all cross-border sales. Shein, AliExpress, eBay, and Zalando together make up another quarter. Find out more at Ecommercenews

eBay makes international shipping easier for German sellers
eBay has launched eBay SpeedPAK in Germany, a service that offers sellers a customs-cleared shipping, with import duties already paid. From February 12th onward, new selling fees will also apply on eBay Germany. Read more on Ecommercenews (SpeedPAK) and eBay (fees)

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OpenAI eyes Pinterest
Since early January, rumors have repeatedly surfaced that OpenAI is considering the acquisition of Pinterest. If this were to happen, the implications would be significant: OpenAI would gain direct access to hundreds of millions of user-generated content items – highly valuable for AI training. And data is the decisive competitive factor in the AI race. The question Malte Karstan therefore raises is less “why Pinterest?” and more “who’s next?” More on LinkedIn 

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]]> Marketplace Universe News 02. 09. 2024 – Breuninger is on sale / Temu opens for Eu-Seller / Shopify with Youtube agains Temu https://marketplace-universe.com/marketplace-news-02-09-24-breuninger-is-on-sale/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 08:36:30 +0000 https://marketplace-universe.com/?p=4994 Youtube and Shopify cooperate - against TikTok Shop: U.S. based Shopify Plus and Advanced merchants can now sign up for YouTube's affiliate programm directly on Shopify. Creators can then tag their products and link to their Shopify shop.

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Youtube and Shopify cooperate – against TikTok Shop: U.S. based Shopify Plus and Advanced merchants can now sign up for YouTube’s affiliate programm directly on Shopify. Creators can then tag their products and link to their Shopify shop. Youtube

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Ikea is testing a C2C second-hand marketplace. Customers from Madrid and Oslo can currently offer their used Ikea products on “Ikea Preowned”, a global roll-out is possible. Financial Times

Temu has opened its marketpace to EU based sellers. Since July, sellers based in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, and the Netherlands can list products on the app. The sellers are responsible for listing and shipping, while Temu takes over pricing and advertising. Marketplace Universe

The German brand aggregator Seller-X will be auctioned on September 17th. The Thrasio clone has allegedly been unable to serve its loans to its investor Black Rock. Business Insider

eBay has announced its first Pre-Loved Fashion Week in New York and London. The “Endless Runway” fashion show will be broadcast online as a shoppable stream. ChannelX

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Amazon has extended the final deadline by which goods must have arrived in Amazon warehouses in order to receive the Prime logo for Black Friday. The latest eligible date is now October 31st. Onlinehändler News

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