In France and Germany, Ecommerce a Matter of Trust
Merchants who want to conduct cross-border ecommerce into France and Germany have to grapple with a common issue – trust in the online channel.
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Growing Global Attendees Challenged to Pursue Major Opportunity
Attendees at Multichannel Merchant’s Growing Global conference last week heard again and again that the global ecommerce window is wide open.
Chinese Ecommerce Market Exploding But Logistics Tricky
While the Chinese ecommerce market is growing wildly, getting goods there can prove tricky, attendees were told at Multichannel Merchant’s Growing Global conference.
Study: 83% of Retail Execs Say Supply Chain Not Optimized
In a new study from PwC, commissioned by JDA Software, 83% of retail executives said their supply chains were not optimized for omnichannel.
GoECart, Bongo International Partner on Global Ecommerce Offering
GoECart has partnered with Bongo International to make global ecommerce easier and quicker for GoECart customers.
Retailers Need to be Concerned About Global
U.S.-based retailers may see that International sales are making up less than 5% of their growth, and decide it’s not worth investing time and energy into global ecommerce. But Ken Burke, founder, chairman and CEO of MarketLive, says that should not be overlooked.
Alibaba Plans to Buy Stake in Singapore Post
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba plans to pay $250 million for a 10% stake in the Singapore Post, Singapore’s national postal system.
Why Target Faces an Uphill Battle in Canada
If you follow the story of Target’s big launch into Canada, you’ll get a lesson in how to do business north of the border – whether you are targeting (no pun intended) an online or bricks-and-mortar customer.
Macy’s Inc. Not Interested in Sears Canada
Sears Holdings announced Wednesday that it is exploring strategic alternatives for its 51% interest in Sears Canada, including a potential sale of Sears Holdings’ interest or Sears Canada as a whole. But don’t expect Macy’s Inc. to make an offer.
Office Depot Says Ecommerce is Fine for Canada Market
The purchasing preference of B2B customers in Canada has shifted: Just 3% Office Depot’s sales in Canada came via its OfficeMax Grand & Toy come bricks-and-mortar stores.