Online marketplaces, retail platforms and direct-to-consumer stores.
Shopify is a leading e-commerce platform powering 4.6+ million online stores across 175 countries. Provides merchants with tools for storefront design, payments, shipping and marketing. Powers brands from small businesses to enterprise.
Amazon is the world's largest e-commerce and cloud computing company. Its marketplace hosts 300+ million products from millions of sellers worldwide. Known for Prime fast shipping, extensive product selection and strong customer service.
Etsy is a global marketplace for unique and creative goods, focusing on handmade, vintage and craft items. Hosts 90+ million active buyers and 9+ million active sellers. Known for personalized and one-of-a-kind products.
eBay is a global online marketplace connecting buyers and sellers with 132+ million active buyers. Offers new and used goods across all categories with fixed price and auction formats. Strong in electronics, collectibles and fashion.
AliExpress is Alibaba's global retail marketplace connecting buyers worldwide with Chinese manufacturers and sellers. Offers extremely competitive prices on a wide range of goods. Known for long shipping times but very low costs.
Temu is a fast-growing Chinese-owned discount e-commerce platform that launched in the US in 2022. Offers extremely low prices by connecting consumers directly to Chinese factories. Faces scrutiny over data privacy, product quality and counterfeit goods.