{"id":74919,"date":"2021-05-26T06:03:23","date_gmt":"2021-05-26T10:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radial.com\/?post_type=insight&p=74919"},"modified":"2025-05-19T06:13:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T10:13:47","slug":"how-can-using-marketplaces-give-you-an-advantage","status":"publish","type":"insight","link":"https:\/\/www.radial.com\/eur\/insights\/how-can-using-marketplaces-give-you-an-advantage","title":{"rendered":"How Can Using Marketplaces Give You an Advantage?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Marketplaces are booming. In fact, platforms like Amazon have seen exponential revenue growth<\/a> since the early 2000s. And tens of millions of sellers are building or expanding their brands on these marketplaces.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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But the big question is: why? What exactly does a marketplace offer to retailers that can\u2019t be found in any other digital channel (including social media and e-commerce stores)?\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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In this post, we\u2019ll explain what a marketplace is and look at the advantages of adding one (or several) to your business model. Let\u2019s get started.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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What are marketplaces?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Marketplaces are online platforms where multiple retailers sell their products, similar to a mall or farmer\u2019s market. Each brand has its own profile, but customers can easily browse across all sellers to find what they need.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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With an online marketplace, shoppers can use the search function to browse by product or category, rather than by brand. And because these marketplaces are online, all the products can be shipped directly to the customer\u2019s door \u2013 no matter where they\u2019re located. In some cases, they can even be fulfilled by the platform itself.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Here are just a few marketplaces you\u2019re likely familiar with:  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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