JD.com is Invading Britain to Promote Chinese Ecommerce

| Tim Parry

JD.com will host a week-long roadshow of “British Week” activities in the United Kingdom to enable more British brands to sell direct to consumers across China. Here’s a look at some of the ways JD.com is invading Britain offline to grow its online business, and which U.K. brands are already on board.

Ron Jon, Purdys Chocolatier, to Launch New Ecommerce Sites

| Tim Parry

Aptos announced at IRCE 2016 that Ron Jon Surf Shop and Purdys Chocolatier will launch new ecommerce sites with order management systems through its platforms. Here’s a look at the unique needs of the two very different merchants, and why Aptos was able to provide both with solutions that best fit their customers’ needs.

China and India Top 2016 A.T. Kearney Global Retail Development Index

| Tim Parry

China, one of the most dynamic retail markets in the world, is ranked as the top country in the 2016 Global Retail Development Index, while India’s high market potential, fast growth, improved regulatory environment, and ease of doing business pulled it up to second in the rankings. Click and see which other emerging markets are atop the list.

BBB and Korea Consumer Agency Sign Cross-Border Dispute Resolution Agreement

| Tim Parry

The Council of Better Business Bureaus and the Korea Consumer Agency have signed an agreement to offer cross-border dispute resolution for Korean consumers who purchase goods and services from companies in North America, and for consumers in the U.S., Canada and Mexico who purchase from companies in the Republic of Korea.

Which Cross-Border Shipping Choice is Right for your Business?

| Tim Parry

Your cross-border shipping definitely matters, and customer expectations with respect to shipping and delivery continue to increase around the globe. So what’s the best way to sell and ship cross-border? It all depends on your business needs, but here’s how to make that decision.

Staples Pilots Interactive Store Map for iPhone App

| Tim Parry

Staples today announced a new interactive store map feature available on the Staples iPhone app that will create an easier and more convenient in-store shopping experience for customers. See how it complements Staples’s other online and offline commerce initiatives.

6 of The Top Cross-Border Ecommerce Tips from CNP Expo

| Tim Parry

CNP Expo was held May 24-26 at Loews Pacific Resort in Orlando. While card not present payments, fraud prevention, and handling of chargebacks were prevalent themes at the show, an awful lot of attention was paid to cross-border ecommerce. Here are 6 of the top cross-border ecommerce tips from CNP Expo speakers