Shoppers have fallen in love with online marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, and Wal-Mart. These marketplaces provide a level of convenience shoppers have come to expect, from a wide breadth of products to fast shipping times and incredibly low prices. In fact, according to Internet Retailer, nearly 50% of all online purchases were made on these platforms.

Sidecar spoke with Internet Retailer Research Director Fareeha Ali in a recent podcast to discuss its newly released Online Marketplaces Report which tracks the fastest growing marketplaces around the world and provides valuable strategies for retailers trying to navigate this space. While Fareeha admits the growth of marketplaces creates greater competition for online retailers, it also creates new opportunities.

Listen to our interview to learn how retailers can take advantage of the marketplace opportunity and prepare for the rapid growth in this space.