So You’ve Decided to Enter China – Now What?
Retailers looking to go international often have their eyes set on China in particular. China is, after all, the biggest opportunity for most online merchants. But they need to consider the following.
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Bluefly Offers Global Online Shopping
U.S. apparel and accessories retailer turns to Pitney Bowes to make online purchasing and shipping simple for consumers around the world.
Office Depot Says Ecommerce is Fine for Canada Market
The purchasing preference of B2B customers in Canada has shifted: Just 3% Office Depot’s sales in Canada came via its OfficeMax Grand & Toy come bricks-and-mortar stores.
7 Tips to Localize Your Shopping Cart and Checkout Process
Merchants who want to increase their online global revenue must have an in-depth understanding of customer preferences and how they vary from place to place. Here are seven tips for designing the ultimate localized shopping experience.
ShopRunner Announces Partnership with Alibaba
Fiona Dias, chief strategy officer for ShopRunner, told Forbes the partnership will launch at the end of the year, making it easier for consumers in China to buy American brands.
Coach Sees 14% International Sales Growth
In fact, men’s represented 15% of Coach’s international sales in the third quarter, and continued to positively contribute to its comps.
Silver Star Brands Sees Potential for Global Growth
Less than 1% of all Silver Star Brands’ orders are shipped outside the U.S. But ecommerce manager Ian MacDonald says Silver Star sees the potential for selling overseas, and will focus more attention on growing its global presence.
Tmall Pork Promotion Draws Rave Reviews in China
Within the first five days, the three participating U.S. suppliers had sold nearly 3,000 one-kilo orders (2.2 pounds per kilo) — 6,600 pounds — of U.S. pork. Within five more days, total orders jumped to 7,000.
Levi Strauss Hires Walmart’s Rosen to Head Global Ecommerce
Rosen brings more than 20 years of retail and ecommerce leadership to Levi’s, most recently as senior vice president of global ecommerce at Walmart Stores Inc.
Regis Launches ShopRegis Tab on UK Site
The new ShopRegis tab allows customers to shop by stylist recommendation, desired effect and hair concern, such as thinning, ageing and damaged hair… and serves an omnichannel purpose.