The report provides insights into the marketplaces sector, highlighting the continued shift to online shopping and the emergence of consolidators that are raising capital to acquire and scale online brands selling on Amazon. These consolidators leverage data-driven technologies to drive growth for small brands, giving them the capabilities of large retailers. The report also notes that online aggregators and marketplaces are poised to consolidate and digitalize the highly fragmented boat rental market, which is set to benefit from growing demand as more travelers seek fulfilling experiences. Finally, the report mentions the emergence of live shopping, a new shopping experience that combines social interactions with online shopping and is likely to give rise to a new category of players with the necessary technological capabilities.
