Beyond Amazon - Diversification, Risk, and the Next Wave of Marketplaces

14 Oct 2026
Think Tanks

Brands are overexposed to a handful of dominant platforms. At the same time, new marketplaces, such as vertical, social, and AI-driven are emerging super fast.

The question is no longer whether to diversify, but how much and at what cost.

  • How much reliance on platforms like Amazon is too much?
  • The rise of alternative platforms (ex TikTok Shop, niche marketplaces) and how do they differ?
  • What do AI-driven commerce and agents mean for future marketplace models?