Walmart to Open New Ecommerce Distribution Center in Indiana
Walmart will open a 1.2 million sf distribution center in Indiana by 2015 that will distribute goods to more than 160 million people in two days or less.
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South Korea Stands Out as Ecommerce Market for U.S. Retailers
If you’re a U.S. retailer looking to expand your ecommerce business globally, South Korea may be the place to do it.
GoECart, Bongo International Partner on Global Ecommerce Offering
GoECart has partnered with Bongo International to make global ecommerce easier and quicker for GoECart customers.
Berghaus and Speedo Launch New Ecommerce Sites Internationally
Pentland Brands, the parent company of Berghaus and Speedo, will be launching new direct ecommerce sites in an effort to offer a better customer experience.
Fab.com Acquires One Nordic Furniture Company
Fab.com, a U.S.-based ecommerce retailer, announced it is acquiring One Nordic Furniture Company, which is based in Finland and Sweden, according to a press release.
Cooking.com Increases Sales on Marketplaces by 254%
Cooking.com said it has increased its sales on marketplaces and been able to access more shoppers and channels of demand to grow its revenue.
Father’s Day Domestic Online Sales Up 14%
Overall U.S. retail online sales in the week leading up to Father’s Day were up 14% compared to the same period last year.
Walmart Launches Ecommerce Marketplace in India
Walmart is launching a business-to-business ecommerce platform in India next month. It is expected to launch in the Indian cities of Lucknow and Hyderbad.
Rockport Sees Growth in Mobile Sales with Google Wallet
Since instituting Google Wallet Instant Buy in 2012, Rockport has seen 90% of consumers who begin a mobile purchase using the application to complete it, compared to just 3% for mobile purchases overall.
5 Ways Tablets Change the In-Store Experience
It is retailers belief that store results will continue to erode unless they incorporate technology as part of the store experience. Eighty-percent of retailers reported this belief, according to an infographic by Moki.