Rakuten Acquires Webgistix for Undisclosed Amount

| Erin Lynch

In an announcement made during the IRCE conference in Chicago this week, Hiroshi Mikitani, Chairman and CEO of the global marketplace Rakuten, said his company has acquired Webgistix for an undisclosed amount of money.

An Inside Look into Amazon’s Global Enterprise

| Erin Lynch

Amazon launched it’s latest marketplace in India this week, making it the 10th marketplace for the ecommerce goliath. In this infographic from Amazon, you will get a glimpse into the countries it serves, how many fulfillment centers it has worldwide, and it’s third-party seller growth.

7 Ways to Reduce Cart Abandonment

| Erin Lynch

When it comes to making sure your site visitor finalizes the purchase, retailers should always remember that the basic aim should be to make the checkout process as simple as possible. Here are 7 tips from Econsultancy on how to reduce cart abandonment.

Same-day Delivery Means a Focus on Brick-and-Mortar

| Erin Lynch

When it comes to getting into the realm of same-day shipping it’s not about building a warehouse in every state or waiting to see what Amazon does. According to Shutl CEO and founder Tom Allason, it’s all about focusing on your brick-and-mortar store.

Key Tools to Target Audience Data Analysis

| Daniela Forte

In this video by R2Integrated, a digital marketing and technology firm discusses the importance of conducting offline and online research and reviewing big data analytics to reveal a deeper layer of information on the triggers and motivations of potential customers, according to a press release.