Alibaba Group Reports Strong Growth in Ecommerce
The Alibaba Group reported strong ecommerce growth for the quarter ending March 31. Here is a look at the rest of its business during the quarter.
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5 Trends that will Impact Taking Your Business Globally in 2017
Taking your business globally in 2017 is no easy task, so it is important to check out the latest trends before you decide to decide cross-border ecommerce is the best choice. Here are five trends that will impact your business should you decide to go global in 2017.
Chinese Rule Changes Ease Restrictions on Cross-Border Goods
New guidance from the Chinese government on cross-border ecommerce has given merchants clarity on potential policy changes, making it easier for them to sell goods in popular categories like food, cosmetics and health supplements normally subject to stricter scrutiny. Here is what is expected from these changes and what it means for cross-border in China.
Iguama Expands Online Shopping Mall to Mexico
Cross-border shopping company, iguama announced it has expanded its online shopping mall operations into Mexico. See what this will mean and what led iguama to make the expansion.
7 Key Differences Between Chinese and Western Consumers
For one thing, online shopping in China is a much bigger deal than it is in the West, as Singles Day sales volumes show. Yet unlike their counterparts in more mature economies, China’s increasingly affluent consumers are fairly new to e-tail. Here are seven key differences between Chinese and Western consumers.
Walmart Increases Its Stake in JD.com
Walmart announced it is once again increasing its stake in Chinese ecommerce marketplace JD.com to 12.1%, seeing this as a better route into the massive market than an asset-heavy play. See what this will mean for ecommerce in China moving forward.
Top 5 Ecommerce Markets in the World
Estimated at more than 3,500 billion by 2019, ecommerce is led by China, the United States, the UK, Japan and France. This infographic by Lengow offers a deep dive look at each market in terms of shoppers, social media and more.
Cross-Border Ecommerce Growing at 25% Per Year
The gross merchandise value (GMV) of cross-border ecommerce is expected to grow at a healthy 25% per year through 2020, about twice the rate of the domestic market, according to a new report from DHL Express. The report also found that 20% of cross-border purchases were worth more than $200, again higher than domestic ecommerce. See what else the study found, including merchandise categories that are poised to grow.
5 Ways to Get Your Small Business Booming in New Global Markets
Cross-border selling can be overwhelming, leaving small businesses unsure of what to do first when it comes to choosing the right international markets. Here are five ways small businesses can get moving into new international markets with less hassle.
Retail Trends from 2016 Will Drive Success in 2017
What were some of the retail and commerce drivers from 2016 that will continue to have an impact on 2017? As you conduct your holiday season postmortem and roadmap your 2017 plans, here are a few trends to mull over while celebrating the New Year.