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Amazon May Stunt Global Ecommerce Growth

| Tim Parry

Amazon is looking to dominate the world of global ecommerce. But its unwillingness to disclose this information to its sellers may stunt your growth. Click through and read which piece of information Amazon is still withholding from marketplace sellers.

Cross-Border Ecommerce is Driven by Mobile Technology, Payments, Strategy

| MCM Staff

From faster loading retail apps in India to digital wallet-identification cards in sub-Saharan Africa, the opportunities for retailers to serve new customers in new ways are growing at a rapid pace, and consumers are responding. Here’s more insight and information gleaned from the Nielsen Global Connected Commerce Survey.

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2015 Was a Huge Year for Cross-Border Growth Into China

| Tim Parry

Last week, Tmall Global and CBN Data published a “2015 China Cross-Border Consumption Report” to highlight Tmall’s growth. And the numbers are pretty impressive, and eye-opening if you’ve yet to create a strategy for selling into China. You want to see the highlights of the report.

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Were We Right About Global Ecommerce Trends?

| Tim Parry

There’s no doubt that global ecommerce – selling to cross-border customers – has been a game changer for bricks-and mortar retailers. Thanks to you, our loyal readers, Multichannel Merchant has been on the cutting edge of global ecommerce coverage… but we need your help in order to get better.

Amazon Acted Like a Super Bowl Champion in 2015

| Tim Parry

To win in ecommerce, merchants need to adapt to changes in customer behavior. To that extent, Amazon acted like a Super Bowl champion in 2015. Here’s a look at how Amazon hoisted its own trophy in 2015, and what it means for you, as a marketplace seller, in 2016.

Creating a Cross-Border Strategy Is Not Easy… Just Ask Target

| Tim Parry

One of the best avenues for growth for retailers is to go cross-border, and open up a new market altogether, said Tim Hood, the Global Vice President, Strategy and Technology, Retail Industry Business Unit at SAP SE. But coming up with a cross-border strategy is not an easy task… Just ask Target…

Week in Review: The Omnichannel Conundrum

| MCM Staff

Pureplay ecommerce retailers are disadvantaged by the high cost of marketing and shipping, making their business model challenging and ultimately unsustainable in the long-term, according to a report released this week by L2.

GoSend Launches GoSend Commerce at CES 2016

| MCM Staff

Looking to get started with cross-border ecommerce? GoSend has introduced GoSend Commerce, a simple program that will enable any-sized retailer to successfully transition into the global market.