Best Buy Reports 10.5% Increase In Online Sales
Best Buy reported an increase in online sales of 10.5% reaching $477 million for its second quarter which ended Aug. 3, according to a press release.
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6 Ways T.J. Maxx Can Embrace Omnichannel Shoppers
T.J. Maxx and other brick-and-mortar merchants trying to transition into omnichannel retailers can benefit from the lessons of all those stores that came before them. To help these retailers in their efforts, we offer the following guidelines.
Walmart Grows Ecommerce 30% in Q2
Ecommerce sales grew more than 30% globally for big-box chain Walmart in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, according to a recent earnings call transcript.
4 Tips to Increase International Sales
Selling internationally for U.S. based retailers can be tough especially since international shoppers tend to abandon their shopping carts at higher rates compared to their American counterparts. In fact, according to this snapshot of the international shopper, 37% avoid buying online because of the shipping costs alone. But don’t let that discourage you from selling and shipping globally, here are a few steps you can take to snag that sale.
HoneyBaked Ham Company to Launch in Japan
The HoneyBaked Ham Company announced that after it’s 55-year history selling in the United States it will now expand to Japan with a storefront, an ecommerce site, sampling and a full marketing campaign specific to the region.
Destination Determines Favorite Shippers in B2B World
When it comes down to which parcel shipping carrier is a favorite in the B2B world, the answer might as well be, “domestic shipper or international shipper?” according to findings from Multichannel Merchant’s MCM Outlook 2013.
4 Most Important Things to Watch for in Fraud Prevention
How can ecommerce businesses fight the dynamic nature of fraud and reduce losses associated with fraudulent purchases? While certainly not exhaustive, here are four important things to watch for in your ecommerce fraud prevention.
Amazon Launches Marketplace in India
Amazon has officially launched Amazon.in in India, making it the tenth marketplace for the global ecommerce company.
Best Buy to Sell its Stake in Europe
Best Buy has entered into an agreement to sell 50% of its interest in Best Buy Europe, according to a statement issued by the electronics retailer, back to Carphone Warehouse.
Shipping and Returns Cause Headaches for Canadian Customers
Free shipping and free returns policies play a major role in the shopping habits of Canadians, according to a Forrester report, even if it means making purchases in the United States in search of the best deal.