UPS Beats Q2 Earnings Estimate Even As Revenue Falls
UPS’s Q2 earnings beat analyst estimates, even as revenue was slightly below expectations. Its B2B business gained from ecommerce, omnichannel and returns.
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eBay Shuts Down Same-Day Delivery Pilots
eBay has shut down its eBay Now same-day delivery service, as well as a pilot local delivery service in Brooklyn, NY, as expected growth never materialized.
Understanding the 8 Stages of the Omnichannel Order Lifecycle
To optimize operations and drive success, retailers must focus on processes, technology and people across all 8 stages of the omnichannel order lifecycle.
Walmart Takes Full Ownership of Yihaodian in China
Walmart announced it has acquired the remaining shares in Yihaodian, taking full ownership of its ecommerce business in China. See what this will mean for the businesses.
Brazil a Lucrative but Complex Market for Cross-Border Trade
Brazil represents a complex but lucrative market for cross-border ecommerce, one that Alibaba’s AliExpress discount marketplace has learned to crack.
Chinese Consumers Want Fast Delivery, Alibaba Executive Says
Rapid delivery, customer interaction and cost transparency are keys to success in China, an Alibaba executive said at Growing Global in Hollywood, CA.
How Consumers are Shopping for Back-to-School
Back-to-school is practically here and shoppers are gearing up for the best deals and places to shop for school supplies. This infographic offers retailers an inside look at what to expect this back-to-school season.
Newgistics Hires Former Staples, Walmart Exec as CIO
Newgistics hired Gene Wojciechowski as chief information officer. He was formerly CIO of Walmart.com and also worked in IT management at Staples and UPS.
Joinem Enters the Ecommerce Marketplace Fray
Even as Jet.com prepares for its highly anticipated launch and Amazon seeks a win with Prime Day, startup Joinem is entering the ecommerce marketplace fray.
How a Los Angeles-Area Ecommerce Startup Paved its Cross-Border Sales Path
This is the story of Tech Armor, a Los Angeles based ecommerce company that found a niche as a cross-border seller of mobile accessories. Tech Armor Co-founders and General Managers Joe Jaconi and Eric Tong will share its story of global ecommerce growth on July 22 at the Growing Global conference in Hollywood, CA.