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Best Buy is launching a third-party marketplace, as it tries to bulk up the variety of merchandise it offers and reverse slower sales.
Starting on Tuesday, shoppers who go to Best Buy's website and app will see products and brands that weren't available there before, including more tech-related accessories like custom video game controllers and some non-tech items including seasonal decor and sports collectibles.
The company's online marketplace riffs off those of other retailers, such as Amazon and Walmart , by relying on third-party sellers to stock, sell and ship inventory and taking a cut of their sales in the form of a commission.
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