retail logistics, supply chain optimization, retail supply chain

Using Ecommerce Marketplaces to Grow Cross-border Sales

| Tim Parry

Merchants that are looking to test the global waters can start by selling on ecommerce marketplaces. Here’s why merchants should use the marketplaces to test a product line, or even just one product, to see if there’s a chance of expanding their cross-border sales.

India ecommerce

A Look at India’s Ecommerce Landscape

| Tim Parry

India’s ecommerce landscape is growing, as evidenced by this infographic by India-based coupon site HappyCheckout. But while it is one of the fastest growing ecommerce markets, should retailers look at India with a short-term or long-term cross-border plan?

FedEx, TNT Express

FedEx Will Buy TNT Express for $4.8 Billion

| Tim Parry

FedEx Corporation and TNT Express N.V. have reached conditional agreement on recommended all-cash public offer of €8.00 per ordinary TNT Express share. The transaction represents an implied equity value for TNT Express of €4.4 billion, or $4.8 billion U.S.

Growing Global, global, global ecommerce, France, Germany, cross border, retail, online retail, returns fraud, returns policy, Europe, EU, EU consumer rights directive

Are Your Global Ecommerce Sales Growing?

| Tim Parry

If you’re a retailer or a B2B merchant, and you’re selling across borders, then we want you to share your knowledge at Growing Global 2015. Here’s how you can become a part of our speaker faculty.

China, chinese shopping, chinese ecommerce, chinese market, global, global ecommerce, Growing Global, ecommerce, buying online, online marketplace, Marketplaces, tmall.com, Taobao, Shipping/Delivery, shipping, logistics

Ecommerce in China Grew 21.3% in 2014

| Tim Parry

Ecommerce sales in China hit 12.3 trillion yuan in 2014, up 21.3% from 2013, according to data compiled by iResearch. Here’s a look at how China’s ecommerce growth breaks down by sector.

Vitamin Boat Expands Sales Internationally

| Tim Parry

Vitamin Boat says international sales will eventually make up over 50% of its total revenue. Vitamin Boat is expanding delivery to new international markets, and explains why other retailers should follow.

Magento Launches Ecommerce Program for SMBs

| Tim Parry

Good news for small- and medium-size retailers left in the dark with the impending shutdown of Amazon Webstore: eBay Enterprise has announced the availability of its new Magento Small Business program to help emerging businesses quickly deploy affordable online Magento storefronts.

Omnichannel, omnichannel fulfillment, omnichannel retail, omnichannel operations, ecommerce, retail ecommerce, Amazon, Amazon.com

Just How Seamless is the Omnichannel Experience?

| Tim Parry

Omnichannel retailers are getting a hang of mobile, and are upping the in-store experience. But are omnichannel retailers offering up a seamless retailing experience? The results of Accenture new study may surprise you.