Shopify Regains Growth Momentum After Divesting Logistics and Layoffs

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

🛍 Shopify Regains Growth Momentum After Divesting Logistics and Layoffs.

Shopify experienced a 31% year-over-year increase in revenue during the second quarter, reaching nearly $1.7 billion, following the company's renewed focus on building e-commerce stores for brands. Despite this growth, Shopify's net loss widened to $1.31 billion due to factors like workforce reductions and sluggish sales growth. However, the company's efforts to attract larger enterprise clients and expand its wholesale offerings have shown promising results, with B-to-B GMV up 61% in the first half of 2023. Shopify's shift towards wholesale and the introduction of new tools like Marketplace Connect and Shopify Collective are part of its strategy to balance customer acquisition, retention, and innovation, aiming to find a strong and sustainable business model.

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