There's less money than ever to go around at digital publishers -- and more unions popping up to fight to make sure employees get a fair share.

For Digiday+ members: Alibaba promises a big opportunity to the brands who sell on its platform, but it can be difficult for international companies to wrap their heads around the idea.

Digiday asked the Guardian chief revenue officer Hamish Nicklin about the most important developments in 2018 and plans for next year.

For Digiday+ members: Despite their sprawling store layouts, winding checkout lines and unpredictable inventories, traditional grocery stores are picking up tools from the e-commerce playbook and giving the Amazons and Walmarts of the world a run for their money.

Get an inside look at how some of today's top publishers are getting consumers to open their wallets at Digiday Hot Topic: Subscriptions & Commerce in New York City on Feb. 26.