Google Launches Same-day Delivery on the West Coast
Google announced last week same-day delivery known as Google Shopping Express in the San Francisco area, according to an article on Mashable.com.
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Selling on Amazon: Best Practices for Doing it Right
We’ll take you through how to get started on selling on Amazon, how to do it right, and key ways to improve your performance.
SMS Still Rules Retail’s Reach
Even with the rise of IP-based messaging apps such as iMessage, WhatsApp and Just.me, SMS remains ubiquitous largely because of its interoperability. It doesn’t suffer from the device and operating … Continue Reading →
The Looming Disruption of B2B Marketplaces
The launch of AmazonSupply last April was touted by some industry experts as a win for B2B brands eager to claim their share of the online marketplace.
“Made in USA” Message is Strong for World of Leggings
In light of last week’s recall of yoga pants made in Taiwan and distributed by Lululemon Athletica, World of Leggings CEO Danny Alex is emphasizing “Made in the USA” as a part of its merchandising strategy.
Price and Reliability are Top Concerns for Global Shoppers
Move over fast or free shipping, an international survey by Rakuten has found that when it comes to the shopping experience of consumers worldwide, the price of an item and the consumers trust in the merchant are the two most important deciding factors when making a purchase online.
Trigger Message Volume Rose in Fourth Quarter
Trigger messages volume continues to rise seeing an increase of 73% over Q4 2011, according to a recent report by Epsilon, the global leader in delivering direct-to-consumer connections that drive business performance and Email Institute, the Epsilon-powered email best practices destination.
More Payment Options Will Increase Global Sales Online
Ecommerce retailers need to break out of the conventional payment options, such as traditional credit cards, if they want to see a boost in online sales especially in the international market.
Tips on Going Global with Your Supply Chain
If you are an ecommerce company who buys from suppliers internationally, you are more than likely facing pressures from the competition to delivery faster and cheaper. But if there is the slightest problem in the shipment, it can lead to major problems within your business. In order to reduce those pressures, Small Business Trends has compiled the following tips on going global with your supply chain.
Webgistix Releases Inventory Placement Products
International leader in ecommerce order fulfillment Webgistix announced this week the unveiling of SmartShip for ecommerce retailers. SmartShip will help make strategic approaches to inventory placement by leveraging Webgistix’s nationwide network of fulfillment centers to offer consumers faster and more economical shipping, according to a press release.