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.
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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.
Digital River Appoints Marco Vergani as GM and VP of EMEA
Vergani most recently served as IBM’s vice president of European sales for the Global Process Services division.
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.
Gap Inc. Discusses Omnichannel and Global Strategies
Building on Old Navy’s recent debut in mainland China and Gap’s growing store base in the world’s second largest apparel market, Gap Inc. highlighted China as its largest growth initiative, where it expects sales to reach $1 billion in three years.
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.
DSW Inc. Acquires Interest in Town Shoes of Canada
DSW Inc. will purchase for cash approximately 44% interest in Town Shoes, the largest footwear and accessories retailer in Canada, for CAD $68 million.
Global Payments Gateway BlueSnap Expands to Australia and Malta
BlueSnap secures talent from Braintree, Chase Paymentech, American Express, and Vantiv to add to a world-class team.
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.