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Merchant Marketplace

Run a B2B trading marketplace with buyers and sellers

A full merchant marketplace for sourcing, price requests, listings, and transparent trading. Buyers post requirements, sellers list stock, and the system matches opportunities.

All Features

Features marked Coming soon are still in development or have not yet been checked off in the program feature-status tracker.

Marketplace Setup

Business Model Selection

Choose from Auto-Match, Marketplace View, Auction Style, Hybrid, or Combined CD models.

Merchant Configuration

Set commission rules, marketplace policies, and operational parameters.

User Roles

Manage buyers, sellers, and administrators with approval workflows.

Seller Verification

Control seller registration, verification status, and account suspension.

Buyer Verification

Manage buyer registration, verification, and access levels.

Demo Views

Built-in demo views for all three roles: merchant operator, seller, and buyer.

Catalog & Pricing

Product Catalog

Create products with units, specs, and hierarchical categories.

Price Listings

Sellers list minimum prices, available quantities, location, and delivery options.

Price Requests

Buyers post demand with maximum prices, quantities needed, and delivery requirements.

Market Price Tracking

Track and display market price trends for products over time.

Matching & Trading

Auto-Matching

System automatically matches compatible buyer requests and seller listings based on price overlap.

Negotiation Flow

Support counteroffers and negotiated pricing between parties.

Match Expiry

Matches have configurable expiry dates to keep the marketplace active.

Order Tracking

Track order status, fulfilment steps, and delivery through to completion.

Commissions & Payments

Flexible Commission Types

Percentage, fixed amount, tiered (volume-based), or no commission.

Commission Split

Configure whether seller, buyer, or both share the commission cost.

Per-Entity Overrides

Set custom commission rates per category, product, seller, or buyer.

Negotiable Rates

Allow commission negotiation for key accounts with min/max constraints.

Transaction Tracking

Full records of sale amounts, commission breakdown, fees, and seller payouts.

Platform Commission

Platform-level commission on merchant earnings for the licensing model.

Standalone Deployment

Standalone Installation

Deploy as an independent marketplace with its own installation wizard.

License Management

License validation, tier checking, and installation tracking.

License Tiers

Basic, Professional, and Enterprise tiers with different feature sets.

Analytics & Insights

Marketplace Dashboard

KPIs for trade volume, revenue, active matches, and user activity.

Pricing Analytics

Track pricing trends by product and region over time.

Seller/Buyer Ratings

Ratings and performance metrics for sellers and buyers.

Export Reports

CSV exports for finance, compliance, and business intelligence.

πŸ’° How You Can Make Money

Multiple income streams across buyers and sellers.

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Commission on Trades

Charge a percentage or fixed fee per completed transaction. Configure rates per product category or marketplace tier.

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Featured Listings

Sellers pay for priority placement and promoted listings. Increased visibility leads to faster deals.

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Subscription Plans

Offer monthly plans for buyers and sellers with higher limits, analytics, and premium support.

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Listing Fees

Charge a small listing or request fee to keep the marketplace high quality.

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Market Insights

Sell access to pricing trends, demand insights, and competitor analysis reports.

🌐 Network & Content Sharing

Grow liquidity by sharing catalog and demand across sites.

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Shared Product Catalog

Expose products across connected sites. Buyers see broader inventory, sellers get more leads.

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Cross-Site Requests

Buyer requests can be fulfilled by sellers across the network, increasing match rates.

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Unified Pricing Insights

Aggregate pricing data across the network to provide market benchmarks.

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Shared Trust Signals

Seller ratings and verification badges carry between sites to build buyer confidence.

πŸ§ͺ Example Uses

Explore real-world demo scenarios for this program.

Farm Produce Trading Hub

Farmers list stock, buyers post needs, and deals match on price and volume.

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Wholesale Food Supplier

Restaurants request pricing and suppliers respond with live availability.

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Chip Shop Supplier Marketplace

Specialist food suppliers list products and buyers compare price listings.

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