Alibaba Group Inks Agreement to Embrace Italian Businesses on Tmall
Alibaba Group and the Government of Italy signed an agreement on Wednesday to make it easier and faster for Italian businesses to open virtual stores on Tmall.
Marketplaces
Passage to India? Ecommerce May be Open to DTC Merchants Soon
The government of India could allow foreign direct investment in India’s ecommerce sector as early as next month, paving the way for global online retailers such as Amazon to expand their business, according to a report published June 4 by Reuters.
4 Tips to Take Localization to the Next Level
The global market is open for business, and many of your competitors are already out there solidifying their localization strategy for online shoppers. If you’re thinking about taking your ecommerce business to the next level, here are a few things to consider.
ChannelAdvisor CEO Scot Wingo to Host Amazon & Me Workshop at IRCE
ChannelAdvisor Corporation announced that CEO Scot Wingo will host the Amazon & Me Workshop at IRCE 2014.
How Will Seattle’s $15 Minimum Wage Affect Your Business?
The Seattle City Council just voted to put low-wage workers on a path over the next several years to earning a $15-per-hour minimum wage. Curt Barry, president of multichannel operations and fulfillment consulting firm F. Curtis Barry & Co., explains what this means to direct-to-customer merchants.
Alibaba Plans to Buy Stake in Singapore Post
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba plans to pay $250 million for a 10% stake in the Singapore Post, Singapore’s national postal system.
SHOP.CA Scales Video Production for 100,000 Products
Canadian online marketplace increases customer engagement and social sharing through automated video solution.
Bongo International Joins Demandware LINK
Pre-built integration makes it faster and easier for Demandware clients to deploy Bongo’s InternationaleCommerce Solutions.
A 5-step Guide to Winning with Marketplaces
Marketplaces like Amazon and eBay have become a major channel for e-commerce. Here’s a step-by-step guide to launch your marketplace presence.
LightInTheBox Net Revenues Rise 11.2% in First Quarter
LightInTheBox’s first-quarter increases were driven by the recovery of its wedding business, strong performance from ready-to-wear apparel, as well as the increasing contribution of its mobile commerce business.