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~ We Are Pentagon ~

With so many new technologies
transforming the way business THE RWB MARKETPLACE AWARDS WINNERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
operates online, it is integral • MARKETPLACE ACTIVATION AWARD SPONSORED BY WE ARE PENTAGON – WINNER, WISH
for marketplaces to streamline • MARKETPLACE MERCHANT LOGISTICS AWARD SPONSORED BY SEKO LOGISTICS – WINNER, ONBUY
processes not just for the • MARKETPLACE FULFILMENT AWARD SPONSORED BY SEKO LOGISTICS – WINNER, ZALANDO
consumer, but for sellers too. • MARKETPLACE BRANDING AWARD SPONSORED BY ZIGZAG GLOBAL – WINNER, THEMARKET
To shine a spotlight on the • MARKETPLACE CURATION AWARD SPONSORED BY STORESOME – WINNER, RAKUTEN
fantastic work marketplaces • MARKETPLACE CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD SPONSORED BY WE ARE PENTAGON – WINNER, FRUUGO
are doing to support sellers • MARKETPLACE AUTOMATION AWARD SPONSORED BY ZIGZAG GLOBAL – WINNER, YAHOO! JAPAN
to expand their sales in new • MARKETPLACE MERCHANT SERVICE AWARD SPONSORED BY SHIELDPAY – WINNER, CDISCOUNT
territories, Retail Without • MARKETPLACE PAYMENTS AWARD SPONSORED BY SHIELDPAY – WINNER, EBAY
Borders hosted its first ever • MARKETPLACE EXPANSION AWARD SPONSORED BY WE ARE PENTAGON – WINNER, FRUUGO
marketplace awards ceremony • MARKETPLACE SUSTAINABILITY AWARD SPONSORED BY ZIGZAG GLOBAL – WINNER, DEPOP
at the top of the Gherkin • MARKETPLACE RISING STAR AWARD SPONSORED BY STORESOME – WINNER, CATCH
skyscraper – one of London’s • FASHION MARKETPLACE OF THE YEAR AWARD SPONSORED BY SHIELDPAY – WINNER, LA REDOUTE
most iconic landmarks. This • CONSUMER ELECTRONICS MARKETPLACE OF THE YEAR AWARD SPONSORED BY SHIELDPAY – WINNER, FNAC DARTY
exclusive event, hosted by • MARKETPLACE OF THE YEAR AWARD SPONSORED BY WE ARE PENTAGON – WINNER, EBAY
former BBC journalist Declan
Curry, was attended by 120 the highest scoring marketplaces across categories which
decision-makers from leading online marketplaces and encompass marketplace innovation on sustainability, logistics,
organisations from across the globe. During the ceremony, customer service, automation and more.”
15 awards were presented to the marketplaces which scored
the highest for the most seller-friendly policies, having been If you are interested in attending one of our future events
adjudicated by Thomas Andersson of consultancy STIQ. or would like to know how you can get involved and
become a sponsor or speaker, send an email to the Retail
Laurence Guy, CEO of the We Are Pentagon Group, said: Without Borders team at [email protected] to find out
“It was fantastic to host our first ever Retail Without Borders more. You can also stay up to date on all the latest news
awards ceremony at such a prestigious venue with panoramic and insights from Retail Without Borders on our website
views of London’s most iconic skyline. We were delighted to www.rwb.global and by following us on LinkedIn and on
have been joined by representatives of marketplaces across Twitter @RWBglobal. ••
Europe, LATAM, Middle East and Australasia to reward

(LTR) DECLAN CURRY (JOURNALIST AND BROADCASTER), LAURENCE GUY (FOUNDER AND CEO, WE ARE PENTAGON GROUP), KIRSTY KEOGHAN (SENIOR DIRECTOR SELLER MARKETING & PARTNERSHIPS EU, EBAY).

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