retail logistics, supply chain optimization, retail supply chain

Using Ecommerce Marketplaces to Grow Cross-border Sales

| Tim Parry

Merchants that are looking to test the global waters can start by selling on ecommerce marketplaces. Here’s why merchants should use the marketplaces to test a product line, or even just one product, to see if there’s a chance of expanding their cross-border sales.

India ecommerce

A Look at India’s Ecommerce Landscape

| Tim Parry

India’s ecommerce landscape is growing, as evidenced by this infographic by India-based coupon site HappyCheckout. But while it is one of the fastest growing ecommerce markets, should retailers look at India with a short-term or long-term cross-border plan?

The Trial and Error Method of Cultural Color Choices

| Donald L. Dunnington

Navigating your online brand through the many design and color choices can be tough enough within your domestic market. The danger really escalates when you apply your brand’s corporate style to other cultures. The real danger comes in either failing to consider cultural differences such as color’s impact on your target market. How do you know you have it right?

FedEx, TNT Express

FedEx Will Buy TNT Express for $4.8 Billion

| Tim Parry

FedEx Corporation and TNT Express N.V. have reached conditional agreement on recommended all-cash public offer of €8.00 per ordinary TNT Express share. The transaction represents an implied equity value for TNT Express of €4.4 billion, or $4.8 billion U.S.