Why Mobile Is Important for Brands
As mobile devices have taken over the way people live their lives, from social media check-ins to weather to shopping, it’s a no brainer that brands need to get on board.
Ecommerce
How to Increase Revenue via International Ecommerce
As countless retailers have learned, the challenges faced by retailers as they attempt to expand into international ecommerce are more complex now than ever before. Here’s how partnering with the right merchant acquiring bank can help.
Aligning IT and Business Goals with Web Performance Initatives
It’s not that the customers’ web performance needs should take a backseat; rather, their needs will be better served if the business and IT teams are able to meet their goals in the fastest and most efficient manner possible. Here are four steps that any online retailer can take to accomplish this.
Ecommerce in China Grew 21.3% in 2014
Ecommerce sales in China hit 12.3 trillion yuan in 2014, up 21.3% from 2013, according to data compiled by iResearch. Here’s a look at how China’s ecommerce growth breaks down by sector.
Vitamin Boat Expands Sales Internationally
Vitamin Boat says international sales will eventually make up over 50% of its total revenue. Vitamin Boat is expanding delivery to new international markets, and explains why other retailers should follow.
Realex Payments Acquired by Global Payments
Realex Payments, one of Europe’s largest and fastest growing payment gateways, has been acquired by Global Payments, a worldwide provider of payment technology services.
Magento Launches Ecommerce Program for SMBs
Good news for small- and medium-size retailers left in the dark with the impending shutdown of Amazon Webstore: eBay Enterprise has announced the availability of its new Magento Small Business program to help emerging businesses quickly deploy affordable online Magento storefronts.
Mobile App Drives Store Sales Gains for GameStop
A change in mobile focus from conversions to engagement and influence, a better mobile app and loyalty data analysis has boosted store sales for GameStop.
Target Proposes $10 Million Data Breach Settlement
Target Corp. has proposed a $10 million settlement agreement of a class-action lawsuit related to its 2013 data breach, according to documents filed March 18 in the U.S. District Court of Minnesota.
Rakuten to Accept Bitcoin on Global Marketplaces
The integration with Bitnet’s platform will make Rakuten one of the largest ecommerce companies in the world to begin accepting Bitcoin.