By Zak Stambor To bolster its growth, Mirakl aims to build new tools to suit B2B business models, as well as to launch new analytics capabilities to help merchants leverage the massive trove of data coming from online marketplaces more actionable. In the latest sign of online marketplace’s growing importance within ecommerce, online marketplace technology vendor […]
By Srividya Kalyanaraman French-born Mirakl, a startup that provides technology to launch an e-commerce marketplace for brands like Urban Outfitters, J. Crew, Office Depot, raised $70 million led by Bain Capital Ventures. Existing investors 83North, Felix Capital and Elaia Partners also participated in the round. Bain Capital Ventures Partner Scott Friend led the round whose […]
By Romain Dillet French startup Mirakl raised a $70 million funding round. Bain Capital is leading the round with existing investors 83North, Felix Capital and Elaia Partners also participating. If you’ve bought a few products from a third-party seller on an e-commerce website that isn’t Amazon or Alibaba, chances are you’ve used Mirakl in the […]
By Kyle Wiggers Mirakl, a Paris-based software company that develops ecommerce solutions for corporate and retail clients, isn’t shy about throwing its weight around in the $50.8 billion software-as-a-service (SaaS) enterprise app market. Case in point? It today announced that it’s secured $70 million in series C financing led by Bain Capital, with participation from […]
By Zak Stambor eBay shoppers buying items such as TVs, bikes or furniture that require assembly or installation can book those services on the online marketplace during the checkout process via service providers Handy, Porch and InstallerNet. As of Monday, eBay shoppers buying items such as TVs, bikes or furniture that require assembly or installation can […]
BY DEENA M. AMATO-MCCOY eBay just made a move that could help it compete with the likes of Amazon, Ikea, Walmart and Best Buy. Through partnership with leading home services providers, the online marketplace is enabling customers to book installation services on a vast selection of eBay inventory. The company is working with housecleaning and […]
by Adrien Nussenbaum/co-founder and U.S. CEO, Mirakl Grocery retailing is being profoundly transformed. Within a decade, grocery shopping as we remember it will be unrecognizable. Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods in 2017 marked a milestone in the evolution of the grocery store, bringing an e-commerce first, technology-driven approach to a sector noted for its digital latency. The […]
By Russell Redman, Supermarket News E-store serves up thousands of specialty products from third-party sellers Albertsons Cos. has launched an online marketplace that provides a venue for third-party vendors to sell directly to its customers. Announced in March, the Albertsons Digital Marketplace offers more than 40,000 specialty food and nonfood products. The virtual store focuses […]
By James Melton, Internet Retailer The marketplace is launching with 40,000 food and wellness products, with an emphasis on natural, organic, ethnic and “alternative” products. The selection will grow to 100,000 SKUs by the end of 2018, Albertsons says. Grocery retailer Albertsons Cos. LLC today launched an online marketplace selling about 40,000 food, wellness and […]
By Hilary Milnes Farfetch, the online marketplace that aggregates luxury clothing and accessories from brands and speciality boutiques all over the world, has a heavy burden on its shoulders. Now public, the e-commerce company built on an expensive infrastructure of data technology, is setting out to prove it can change the way fashion operates. It’s well-positioned. […]
By Adrien Nussenbaum, U.S. CEO and co-founder, Mirakl The retail industry is in a state of constant competition to gain customers and build loyalty. With threats like Amazon, grabbing customers’ attention has never been more important and, in some cases, necessary to survival. As shopper expectations change, and digital continues to evolve online and infiltrate […]
J.Crew has quietly launched a new selling platform that is similar to Amazon Marketplace. The new service, known as J.Crew Marketplace, enables third-party sellers to list items for sale on its website. J.Crew handles payment for these items, but they are shipped directly to customers from sellers. The new platform is part of J.Crew’s strategy to make […]
By Adrien Nussenbaum, Mirakl – 08/21/2018 It’s been a challenging few years for the retail industry, and apparel retailers have been among those hit the hardest. And while there may not be a single explanation for why this is, there are a few key drivers. For one, it’s no longer fashion brands that set the […]
The dog toy retailer known for subscription service BarkBox is selling its products on UO MRKT to reach new shoppers. In September, Bark will launch an Urban Outfitters-specific dog toy line. This week, dog toy and treat retailer Bark—known for its subscription service BarkBox—began selling three of its product collections on apparel retailer Urban Outfitters […]
By Adrien Nussenbaum, August 2, 2018 Students and parents see summer vacation as a time for relaxation and a carefree attitude; however, the season is anything but for retailers selling the items students need when they return to class in the fall. While approximately a quarter of shoppers heading back-to-school or college start their search […]
E-commerce retailers need to step up efforts on the customer service and personalization fronts. By Arthur Zaczkiewicz on July 13, 2018 As consumers ready themselves for big deals on Amazon Prime Day, technology vendors and consultants said there are tactics and strategies that e-commerce retailers can deploy to boost sales, which includes stepping up efforts to create a more personalized […]
Before Bluefly was what it is today, the retailer was the golf sportswear company Pivot Rules. Though it officially changed names — and functions — in 1998, 20 years later, the firm still knows the value of a strategic pivot in an eCommerce marketplace that is always in flux. As an early pioneer in high-end fashion retailing […]
Amazon is merging its retail and Marketplace teams behind the scenes, according to a company statement reported on by Business Insider. The retailer has “been working for some time on standardizing the products, tools, and services we offer to the brands and resellers that sell on Amazon,” with the ultimate goal of making the difference between Amazon […]
By Paul Skeldon Retailers could be facing a perfect storm: not only do consumers want a personalised and engaging experience, they also go for the lowest price – something that could cost retailers dear. A new study by Mirakl finds that, while consumers across Western Europe are shopping more than ever, they are increasingly looking for […]
New research commissioned by Mirakl, the leading global marketplace solutions provider, has found that while consumers across Western Europe are shopping more than ever, they are increasingly on the lookout for a bargain and not afraid to shop around. Eight-five percent of 25-34 year olds say they often check the price of an item on Amazon […]
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Online marketplace technology vendor Mirakl raises $70 million
/Press Coverage Optional /by Hannah CoreyBy Zak Stambor To bolster its growth, Mirakl aims to build new tools to suit B2B business models, as well as to launch new analytics capabilities to help merchants leverage the massive trove of data coming from online marketplaces more actionable. In the latest sign of online marketplace’s growing importance within ecommerce, online marketplace technology vendor […]
Bain Capital Invests $70M in E-commerce Tech Startup Mirakl to Take on Amazon
/Press Coverage Optional /by Hannah CoreyBy Srividya Kalyanaraman French-born Mirakl, a startup that provides technology to launch an e-commerce marketplace for brands like Urban Outfitters, J. Crew, Office Depot, raised $70 million led by Bain Capital Ventures. Existing investors 83North, Felix Capital and Elaia Partners also participated in the round. Bain Capital Ventures Partner Scott Friend led the round whose […]
Mirakl raises $70 million to manage the marketplace of your e-commerce website
/Press Coverage Optional /by Hannah CoreyBy Romain Dillet French startup Mirakl raised a $70 million funding round. Bain Capital is leading the round with existing investors 83North, Felix Capital and Elaia Partners also participating. If you’ve bought a few products from a third-party seller on an e-commerce website that isn’t Amazon or Alibaba, chances are you’ve used Mirakl in the […]
Mirakl raises $70 million to facilitate ecommerce sales with software
/Press Coverage Optional /by Hannah CoreyBy Kyle Wiggers Mirakl, a Paris-based software company that develops ecommerce solutions for corporate and retail clients, isn’t shy about throwing its weight around in the $50.8 billion software-as-a-service (SaaS) enterprise app market. Case in point? It today announced that it’s secured $70 million in series C financing led by Bain Capital, with participation from […]
eBay adds home installation and assembly services to its marketplace
/Press Coverage Optional /by Shea BarickmanBy Zak Stambor eBay shoppers buying items such as TVs, bikes or furniture that require assembly or installation can book those services on the online marketplace during the checkout process via service providers Handy, Porch and InstallerNet. As of Monday, eBay shoppers buying items such as TVs, bikes or furniture that require assembly or installation can […]
An online marketplace wants in on the home installation game
/Press Coverage Optional /by Shea BarickmanBY DEENA M. AMATO-MCCOY eBay just made a move that could help it compete with the likes of Amazon, Ikea, Walmart and Best Buy. Through partnership with leading home services providers, the online marketplace is enabling customers to book installation services on a vast selection of eBay inventory. The company is working with housecleaning and […]
The Rise Of Online Marketplaces In Digital Grocery—Learning From Amazon
/Press Coverage Optional /by Shea Barickmanby Adrien Nussenbaum/co-founder and U.S. CEO, Mirakl Grocery retailing is being profoundly transformed. Within a decade, grocery shopping as we remember it will be unrecognizable. Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods in 2017 marked a milestone in the evolution of the grocery store, bringing an e-commerce first, technology-driven approach to a sector noted for its digital latency. The […]
Albertsons Digital Marketplace goes live
/Press Coverage Optional /by Shea BarickmanBy Russell Redman, Supermarket News E-store serves up thousands of specialty products from third-party sellers Albertsons Cos. has launched an online marketplace that provides a venue for third-party vendors to sell directly to its customers. Announced in March, the Albertsons Digital Marketplace offers more than 40,000 specialty food and nonfood products. The virtual store focuses […]
Albertsons launches an online marketplace for food, wellness and household products
/Press Coverage Optional /by Shea BarickmanBy James Melton, Internet Retailer The marketplace is launching with 40,000 food and wellness products, with an emphasis on natural, organic, ethnic and “alternative” products. The selection will grow to 100,000 SKUs by the end of 2018, Albertsons says. Grocery retailer Albertsons Cos. LLC today launched an online marketplace selling about 40,000 food, wellness and […]
‘It’s the Amazon approach’: Post-IPO, Farfetch’s path to profitability – Glossy
/Press Coverage Optional /by Shea BarickmanBy Hilary Milnes Farfetch, the online marketplace that aggregates luxury clothing and accessories from brands and speciality boutiques all over the world, has a heavy burden on its shoulders. Now public, the e-commerce company built on an expensive infrastructure of data technology, is setting out to prove it can change the way fashion operates. It’s well-positioned. […]
The consumer movement taking place in the retail industry
/Press Coverage Optional /by Shea BarickmanBy Adrien Nussenbaum, U.S. CEO and co-founder, Mirakl The retail industry is in a state of constant competition to gain customers and build loyalty. With threats like Amazon, grabbing customers’ attention has never been more important and, in some cases, necessary to survival. As shopper expectations change, and digital continues to evolve online and infiltrate […]
J.Crew quietly launched a new platform that takes a page out of Amazon’s playbook
/Press Coverage Optional /by Shea BarickmanJ.Crew has quietly launched a new selling platform that is similar to Amazon Marketplace. The new service, known as J.Crew Marketplace, enables third-party sellers to list items for sale on its website. J.Crew handles payment for these items, but they are shipped directly to customers from sellers. The new platform is part of J.Crew’s strategy to make […]
Three Steps to Transition Your Apparel Brand into a Lifestyle Brand
/Press Coverage Optional /by Shea BarickmanBy Adrien Nussenbaum, Mirakl – 08/21/2018 It’s been a challenging few years for the retail industry, and apparel retailers have been among those hit the hardest. And while there may not be a single explanation for why this is, there are a few key drivers. For one, it’s no longer fashion brands that set the […]
Bark sells its dog toys on Urban Outfitters’ online marketplace
/Press Coverage Optional /by Shea BarickmanThe dog toy retailer known for subscription service BarkBox is selling its products on UO MRKT to reach new shoppers. In September, Bark will launch an Urban Outfitters-specific dog toy line. This week, dog toy and treat retailer Bark—known for its subscription service BarkBox—began selling three of its product collections on apparel retailer Urban Outfitters […]
Back-To-School Gives Retailers Opportunity to Win Back Customers
/Press Coverage Optional /by Hannah CoreyBy Adrien Nussenbaum, August 2, 2018 Students and parents see summer vacation as a time for relaxation and a carefree attitude; however, the season is anything but for retailers selling the items students need when they return to class in the fall. While approximately a quarter of shoppers heading back-to-school or college start their search […]
Tech Vendors Offer ‘Prime Day’ Tactics for Taking On Amazon
/Press Coverage Optional /by Shea BarickmanE-commerce retailers need to step up efforts on the customer service and personalization fronts. By Arthur Zaczkiewicz on July 13, 2018 As consumers ready themselves for big deals on Amazon Prime Day, technology vendors and consultants said there are tactics and strategies that e-commerce retailers can deploy to boost sales, which includes stepping up efforts to create a more personalized […]
Bluefly’s Many Reinventions
/Press Coverage /by Shea BarickmanBefore Bluefly was what it is today, the retailer was the golf sportswear company Pivot Rules. Though it officially changed names — and functions — in 1998, 20 years later, the firm still knows the value of a strategic pivot in an eCommerce marketplace that is always in flux. As an early pioneer in high-end fashion retailing […]
Amazon Consolidates Retail, Marketplace Operations Under One Team
/Press Coverage /by Shea BarickmanAmazon is merging its retail and Marketplace teams behind the scenes, according to a company statement reported on by Business Insider. The retailer has “been working for some time on standardizing the products, tools, and services we offer to the brands and resellers that sell on Amazon,” with the ultimate goal of making the difference between Amazon […]
More Cost-Conscious Consumers Head to Marketplaces for Bargains
/Press Coverage /by Shea BarickmanBy Paul Skeldon Retailers could be facing a perfect storm: not only do consumers want a personalised and engaging experience, they also go for the lowest price – something that could cost retailers dear. A new study by Mirakl finds that, while consumers across Western Europe are shopping more than ever, they are increasingly looking for […]
Mirakl Research Shows Consumers are More Cost Conscious than Ever Before and Retailers Could Be Missing a trick
/Press Coverage /by Shea BarickmanNew research commissioned by Mirakl, the leading global marketplace solutions provider, has found that while consumers across Western Europe are shopping more than ever, they are increasingly on the lookout for a bargain and not afraid to shop around. Eight-five percent of 25-34 year olds say they often check the price of an item on Amazon […]