What We’ve Learned from Singles Day 2015
Rumor of a weak Chinese economy may have been greatly exaggerated: Singles Day 2015 came in like a lion, and went out like a lion. So what have we learned, so far, from Singles Day 2015?
Marketplaces
JD.com Announces Singles Day Orders Up 130%, Driven by Record Mobile Transactions
JD.com announced record-breaking one-day results from its November 11 Singles Day sale. Orders increased by 130%, and GMV rose more than 140%. Here’s a look into JD.com’s numbers, which channels drove the most transactions, and at which international brands did well on the Chinese marketplace.
Amazon Seen As Primed for Move into Logistics, Transportation
With Amazon reportedly looking to make its disruption move soon in the logistics game, what is their rationale, and how would it affect the major carriers?
PerformanceParts.com Expands Internationally with ChannelAdvisor Marketplaces
ChannelAdvisor announced that PerformanceParts.com is using ChannelAdvisor Marketplaces to connect online consumers with its automotive performance parts and truck accessories on Amazon, eBay Motors, Newegg and Sears.
Ahead of Singles Day, JD.com Cries Foul Against Alibaba
Alibaba may be bracing itself to shatter last year’s record $9.3 billion Singles Day, but it also may soon battle Chinese marketplace rival JD.com outside of cyberspace. Click and learn why JD.com has a beef with Alibaba.
Alibaba is Ready For Singles Day 2015… Are You?
Alibaba is hoping all the omnichannel initiatives it plans to launch on Singles Day will help it make last year’s $9.3 billion look like chump change. Here’s a look at everything Alibaba is planning to do to make 11.11 Global Shopping Festival its biggest shopping day ever.
3 Ways Black Friday and Christmas Promotions Benefit from an Online Marketplace
There is no reason why an online marketplace cannot be an integral part of Black Friday and Christmas promotions, nor indeed promotions at other times of the year. Here is how to best go about it.
3 Holiday Retail Trends and 1 Keyword: Marketplaces
In 2015, we have seen new marketplaces, increased loyalty, and additional membership opportunities. As we head into the holiday season, here are three retail trends to be thankful for and how to make them work for you.
Bill Blass Set to Launch Globally on November 2
Bill Blass will launch a global ecommerce, with plans to ship to over 65 countries beginning November 2. The launch collection, designed under Creative Director Chris Benz, includes women’s ready-to-wear, handbags, accessories and shoes.
Speed is Key to Capturing the Cross-Border Customer
The ability to get orders into the hands of consumers rapidly and to directly connect with them, while providing price transparency, are among the keys to success in cross-border ecommerce into China. Here’s how retailers are looking to meet the demand of Chinese customers.