Ecommerce Innovation Happening Around the World
Forrester analyst Zia Daniell Wigder told Growing Global attendees that ecommerce innovation is not just U.S.-based but distributed widely around the globe.
Fulfillment
AmazonFresh Expands to the U.K.
While several U.S. cities have yet to reap the benefits of AmazonFresh, several reports are indicating the grocery delivery service will begin expanding overseas to the U.K. as early as September of this year.
Chinese Consumers Want Fast Delivery, Alibaba Executive Says
Rapid delivery, customer interaction and cost transparency are keys to success in China, an Alibaba executive said at Growing Global in Hollywood, CA.
SingPost and Alibaba Group to Expand Ecommerce Logistics Cooperation
SingPost and Alibaba Group have taken the next step to establish end-to-end ecommerce logistics platform. Alibaba is investing in Quantium Solutions International, a SingPost subsidiary, and SingPost and Alibaba Group will enter into joint strategic business development framework to improve efficiency and integration in ecommerce logistics.
Pitney Bowes Rolls Borderfree Into New Global Ecommerce Unit
Pitney Bowes formed a Global Ecommerce business unit, combining the recently acquired assets of Borderfree with Pitney Bowes’ existing ecommerce business.
4 Ways to Prepare Your Site for Global Ecommerce
To successfully launch a global ecommerce site takes more than overcoming the language barrier. Here are 4 tips that will help ensure you’re ready on day 1.
Korean Retailer Coupang Gets $1 Billion Investment
SoftBank Corp. and Coupang have announced a definitive agreement under which a subsidiary of SoftBank will invest $1 billion in Coupang, the largest and fastest growing standalone ecommerce player in Korea.
These Are the Hottest Global Ecommerce Markets
Favorable government policies, high duty thresholds and popularity of U.S. brands all contribute to making some global ecommerce markets hotter than others.
Shoppers Choose Cost Over Delivery Speed on Cross-border Purchases
The survey found that 76% of Canadian consumers who made an online purchase from a U.S.-based retailer within the last six months, as well as 63% of U.S. online shoppers, identified shipping costs as very important; while 44% and 32%, respectively, said it was the single most important factor.
Pitney Bowes to Acquire Competitor Borderfree
Pitney Bowes Inc. said it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire competitor Borderfree.