Linnworks Sellers Outpace Market Growth One Year Into Bahl Tenure

The company processed $6.75 billion in gross merchandise value during the first six months of 2026, marking a 27.1% increase compared to the previous year. With 108.1 million orders handled—averaging roughly five shipments per second—retailers are seeing their efficiency climb alongside their reach. Average order value rose to $62.31, a 10.6% gain suggesting that merchants are successfully capturing more revenue per transaction rather than relying solely on volume expansion.

Bahl attributes this momentum to a strategic pivot toward speed and data-driven operations. Under his leadership, the company introduced Spotlight AI, a tool within the Commerce Ops Intelligence portfolio designed to automate manual tasks and save users over 50 hours of labor monthly. As the company prepares for its August 27 virtual summit, the focus remains on equipping retailers with the real-time analytics needed to navigate an increasingly competitive retail landscape.