Maersk issues Europe‑focused market update amid shifting trade flows
Maersk Europe Market Update | October 2025
Maersk notes stable demand and utilization across European air and ocean freight lanes, even as e‑commerce and high‑value goods put pressure on logistics networks. Meanwhile, underlying shifts in sourcing strategies and digital planning tools are reshaping how B2B supply chains manage seasonality and capacity constraints.
MercadoLibre launches B2B unit for corporate buyers in Latin America
MercadoLibre launches new B2B unit to tap corporate market
Latin America’s e‑commerce juggernaut is formally rolling out a B2B division across Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and Chile. Over 4 million users already had wholesale access in beta; now MercadoLibre is betting on higher‑ticket, recurring business volume.
With over 4 million users already enabled for wholesale features, the platform is doubling down on higher‑ticket, recurring transactions in Latin America.
Study: post‑sales roles and tools now key to NRR growth
New study reveals the post‑sales B2B roles and tools that increase NRR
As markets stabilize in 2025, net revenue retention (NRR) is increasingly tied to investments in CSMs, support, and robust tech stacks (CRM, CSP, LMS). Teams with data-driven post‑sales systems are seeing above-average performance in expansion and retention.
LinkedIn Ads 2025: AI strategies for B2B ROI
LinkedIn Ads 2025: AI Strategies for B2B ROI and Small Business Growth
LinkedIn is increasingly positioning itself for B2B marketers with AI-enabled targeting, automated creative variations, and tighter budget optimization. For smaller firms, blending AI with human strategy is emerging as a viable path to efficient, scalable growth.
Conga to acquire PROS’s B2B business
Conga Announces Intent to Acquire PROS B2B Business
Conga, backed by private equity firm Thoma Bravo, intends to absorb the B2B segment of PROS Holdings in a deal expected to close in Q1 2026 (pending regulatory approval). The move is aimed at bolstering Conga’s portfolio in CPQ, CLM, and document automation services.
US private sector shed 32,000 jobs in September — ADP report
U.S. private jobs numbers signal weakening labor market
ADP’s September employment report revealed a surprise decline of 32,000 private sector jobs, defying expectations for growth and marking the worst performance since March 2023.
The drop came amid downward revisions to August’s figures and broad weakness across small and medium enterprises—only large firms added jobs. With the government shutdown delaying official BLS data, markets are now hinging more heavily on private indicators like this.
