Marketplace Fairness Act Needs to be Streamlined
The Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 would give states broad power to enforce tax collection on remote sellers. But Congress could learn a lesson from the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement.
Marketplaces
Newegg Planning Indianapolis Distribution Center
Newegg, an exclusive online-only electronics retailer, is looking to open a new Midwest distribution center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The proposal is expected to cost $15 million to lease and equip the 800,000 square-foot facility.
What to Consider When Selling Globally
Are you looking to expand your U.S.-based business globally? There may be some things you will need to consider before moving towards the international route.
How to Sell Efficiently on eBay and Amazon
Marketplaces represent a great revenue opportunity for omnichannel merchants. But as Midwest Photo Exchange learned, the devil is in the details. Here’s why the more time you spend preparing your items and integrating your infrastructure will help you better control your costs and add to your bottom line.
Abercrombie & Fitch Sees Growth in China
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. reported strong growth in its direct-to-consumer business in China, according to its second quarter report.
Best Buy Reports 10.5% Increase In Online Sales
Best Buy reported an increase in online sales of 10.5% reaching $477 million for its second quarter which ended Aug. 3, according to a press release.
6 Ways T.J. Maxx Can Embrace Omnichannel Shoppers
T.J. Maxx and other brick-and-mortar merchants trying to transition into omnichannel retailers can benefit from the lessons of all those stores that came before them. To help these retailers in their efforts, we offer the following guidelines.
Newegg Opens its First Ever Pop-Up Store
Newegg, Inc. (www.newegg.com), the leading electronics-focused e-retailer in the United States, today announced announced that its first ever pop-up store will be open for three days on August 16-18 in … Continue Reading →
Reinvention
Wouldn’t it have been a master stroke if Jeff Bezos bought the Washington Post on Amazon’s “Daily Deal” Web site?
The State of the Marketplace Fairness Act
Organizations that oppose the Marketplace Fairness Act and those who support it have been extremely vocal about their opinions on the subject. Two of the leaders in the industry, eBay and Amazon, fall on opposite sides of the argument.