E-commerce and advances in logistics have put more U.S. companies than ever before in touch with global markets – and millions of potential new customers. If your business has not launched an international strategy, 2019 is a good time to get started. Or, if you’re already trading beyond our borders, there’s no time Read More
In its most basic form, logistics is all about planning for the future. It’s about determining the best way to build, implement and manage supply chains today that will deliver efficiently and effectively tomorrow and beyond. For businesses in the booming e-commerce arena, logistics and shipping represent the final and essential factor in the Read More
If you are in e-commerce, you need to ensure that your 2019 business plan explores the potential of international sales and marketing. If you don’t at least evaluate your global opportunities, you risk falling behind your competition. You also could miss a critical chance to expand your sales exponentially. That’s because, as a DHL Read More
The question of offering free shipping or not offering free shipping is on e-tailer’s minds year-round. Free shipping has become the norm, especially during the holiday season; 70 percent of shoppers have the expectation of receiving free shipping during the holidays, and 83 percent of consumers search for free shipping when shopping online, according Read More
Cyber Monday is fast approaching, and it is certain to be a bigger and more global deal than ever. Of course, if you are in e-commerce, you already knew that. You may even be familiar with the statistics: in 2017, Cyber Monday saw record-breaking action, with $6.59 billion in U.S. transactions in one Read More
For both businesses and consumers, it’s wise to keep cybersecurity top of mind. Recent news of a massive security breach at Facebook reminds us that awareness, action and investment remain essential if we want to keep online information safe. For businesses in the age of e-commerce, failing to take continuous steps to improve and Read More
Consider this: according to research by Zendesk, as many as 88% of people said an online customer service review had influenced their decision to buy. For your business, that can mean only one thing – it’s time to make customer service and engagement a top priority, especially if your operations are e-commerce-only, meaning you don’t actually Read More
2.3 trillion is a big number. It’s also a number that should motivate your business to consider an international e-commerce strategy, because 2.3 trillion dollars is the amount that was spent on retail e-commerce around the globe in 2017. That’s an increase of almost six percent over the previous year, and research suggests that Read More
E-commerce is changing the rules of business on a global scale, allowing even the smallest business to reach consumers anywhere on the planet, quickly and with relative ease. Here in the United States, both established organizations and online startups recognize the vast revenue potential beyond our borders, and they are adapting their strategies Read More
For most Americans, July is all about Independence Day, family vacations and warm weather. But for those in the e-commerce business, mid-summer signals something entirely different: the impending arrival of the Christmas shopping season. Yes, we have months to go before Black Friday and Cyber Monday madness, but holiday offers and pre-holiday promotions Read More
