Walmart Closes in on Deal with Flipkart
Walmart is likely to close in on purchasing Indian ecommerce company Flipkart by the end of June. Here is what this could mean for the ecommerce market in India.
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Optimized Domestic Logistics Fuel Greater Success in Cross-Border Ecommerce
Domestic logistics and strategies to address legacy processes and technology can unlock opportunities both here and abroad, as cross-border ecommerce significantly outpaces growth in the U.S. market, according to an executive with Pitney Bowes.
Judith McKenna Named President and CEO of Walmart International
Walmart Stores Inc. announced that Judith McKenna will be promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Walmart International, the company’s second-largest operating segment.
Lamps Plus Inc. Launches New Website in Canada
Lamps Plus Inc., a specialty lighting retailer in the United States, announced its expansion into the Canada market with the launch of LampsPlus.ca. See why the company decided to make the move and how its business has grown north of the border.
Tips on Pursuing Growth with Cross-Border Ecommerce
Broadening the aperture to expand into new markets is one of the best ways to grow your business and increase profits. The real challenge is fully optimizing the potential of cross-border ecommerce. For businesses currently offering a cross-border experience, it’s imperative to constantly be improving the experiences and thinking about what you can be doing better.
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.
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.
10 Steps to Holiday 2016 Success
With the holiday season in full swing and consumers shopping, merchants need to be ready to meet their needs and rising expectations. Here are 10 steps they can take to help ensure success this holiday season.
Cross-Border Ecommerce Prevalent Among Global Consumers
New Pitney Bowes survey finds that cross-border ecommerce is prevalent among global shoppers. See what this means for retailers world-wide.
How to Avoid a Dip in International Sales Post-Brexit
If your business depends heavily on sales into the UK and EU, you will need to focus on providing additional value, reducing costs and selling into other markets to compensate for the likely decline in spending. Here are some tips to help you do just that.