DHgate.com and Tencent signed a strategic agreement to create a social cross-border ecommerce application. Here’s how this social commerce system will make on demand B2B communication and deal making a reality for global buyers and sellers, and help DHagte.com to realize their goal of creating an online silk road.
SMB online retailers are using multiple carriers to get better pricing and eliminate the risk of keeping all their eggs in one basket, according to a new study from Accenture. See what carrier capabilities are most critical to them, and what they’re looking for in terms of cross-border services.
Ecommerce in Denmark was a record-setting 100 billion kroner, or 13.44 billion euros, in 2015, representing 10% of the country’s retail market. But the flow of cross-border goods is mostly into the country, due to the high price of Danish goods and stiff overseas competition. See what else a national trade association discovered in a new report.
The global ecommerce logistics space is extremely attractive currently and will witness the rise of many new companies, according to a new report from Transparency Market Research. According to TMR’s findings, companies are already upping the ante in anticipation of explosive growth of the ecommerce sector in India and China.
SKECHERS has completed the fourth phase of an expansion to its European distribution center in Belgium by adding 26,500 square meters to bring it to a total size of approximately 98,500 square-meters, making it the largest company-operated DC in southern Belgium.
A new data center in Moscow strengthens Datapipe’s European presence and ability to meet global, enterprise growth and the growing demand for ecommerce throughout Russia.
Is Staples looking to exit Europe? It certainly looks that way as CEO and chairman Ronald Sargent said the company has been challenged by weak results in Europe. See what strategic plans Staples has moving forward with its global operations.
Offering 100,000-sq-m of warehouse floor space, Hermes’ new complex is one of the largest new developments in North Rhine Westphalia. It has been specifically designed to serve the needs of the logistics processes associated with the handling of furniture, large electrical appliances and other big-ticket items.
The potential customer base in foreign markets is significant, because 96% of the world’s consumers live outside of the United States. Is going into a global market worth the risk? Read more about what it could mean for your business.
The VAT Challenge is not a one and done issue. Rules are changing constantly as more and more governments want to ensure that they are getting their share of the increasing cross-border sales. Here are some facts to think about when it comes to VAT.