Two platforms now control half of all US online commerce. Amazon holds 35.7% of the $1.2 trillion US e-commerce market. Shopify powers 14%, up from 12% in 2024. Together, that’s 49.7%. The data comes from Marketplace Pulse’s February 2026 analysis. For sellers tracking their performance across this shifting landscape, having…

Amazon.com is giving other businesses access to its supply chain network ⁠that has powered the e-commerce behemoth’s operations for decades, pitting it directly against ​logistics heavyweights such ​as UPS and ​FedEx The tech giant’s “Amazon Supply Chain Services” will allow companies across industries, such as retail, healthcare and manufacturing, to…

Any business can now move, store, and deliver everything from raw materials to finished products using the same supply chain that supports Amazon and its independent selling partners. Nearly three decades ago, Amazon made a bet that fast, reliable delivery was more than just a perk—it was core to providing…