SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (February 12, 2018) — Global Access®, a leading provider of international commerce technologies and transportation solutions, is partnering with BikeBandit.com to help the San Diego-based retailer expand internationally.
BikeBandit.com, a company founded in 1999, is a retailer of OEM parts, aftermarket parts, accessories, gear and apparel. They are ranked within the Top 500 ecommerce retailers due to their competitive prices, superior service, and cutting-edge technology. These requisite pillars have allowed them to partner with industry known brands such as Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha and many more.
BikeBandit.com will expand its operation internationally with a seamless fully branded experience provided by Global Access’ integrated technology platform, extensive logistics network, and cross-border expertise.
“Powersports vehicles are popular around the world, and we’re excited to expand internationally to serve customers outside of the U.S.,” said BikeBandit’s COO, Steve Isenhower. “Cross-border retail presents unique challenges, but we’re confident that this partnership will allow us to meet all of those challenges and provide seamless service to our customers outside of the U.S.”
“International markets provide retailers like BikeBandit.com with enormous opportunities, but those customers expect the same seamless shopping experience from checkout to delivery as domestic customers,” said Global Access CEO David Nielsen. “Our advancements in duty and tax automation, real-time order tracking and customs brokerage technology combined with our expansive international logistics network make it possible for BikeBandit.com to expand around the world and build a valued global brand without compromising customer care.”
Specifically, Global Access will provide BikeBandit.com with:
- Duty and Tax Calculation with guaranteed landed cost
- Secure global payments against fraud
- Local Currency payment acceptance and exchange rate determination
- Seamless real-time integration with BikeBandit’s Website
- Access to Global Access’ international logistics system, including brokerage services and customs clearance
- Reduced delivery times with lower shipping cost
- Real-time package tracking visibility for the Customer and BikeBandit
- Insurance options for packages through Shipsurance
About Global Access
Founded in 2002, Global Access has shipped more than $1 billion in gross merchandise value to more than 184 countries.
Global Access a leading provider of international technology and logistics solutions that allow direct sellers and retailers to tap into the fastest growing markets and build global brands. The Company’s decades of international commerce expertise protects clients and their brands by successfully navigating the regulatory requirements of each country and by providing their international customers with the same seamless, branded experience enjoyed by domestic customers. The Global Access technology platform ensures accuracy in duty and tax assessment and speedy customs clearance and maintains transparency and control throughout the order process with real-time data access delivering a superior customer experience that builds loyalty to our clients’ brands.
About BikeBandit.com
Over the last 18 years, BikeBandit.com helped pioneer the landscape for online retailing of powersports parts and accessories. BikeBandit.com has become known as one of the most trusted names in powersports, which in June of 2017, led to a partnership with Vey’s Powersports. Vey’s, founded in 1962 and a veteran in the industry, has an established network of powersports dealerships located in Southern California.
The merging of these two entities combines both the convenience and speed of online shopping with the knowledge, expertise, and personal touch of your local dealership. Because of the synergistic partnership between these two brands, global expansion is no longer a goal but a reality.