Hoboken, New Jersey is home to the hottest new online marketplace on the planet. Jet.com’s customer numbers have rocketed to a face melting 3.6 million in less than a year – that’s 278 times faster than Amazon’s growth rate.
Amazon logistics becomes mandatory shipper on seller-fulfilled prime
There is a new twist in the tale of Amazon’s expanding delivery network. Soon, Amazon Logistics becomes mandatory for sellers using Seller-Fulfilled Prime. Amazon has added itself as a mandatory carrier on Seller-Fulfilled Prime (SFP) – making Amazon Logistics mandatory and the only option for UK sellers. It has also made parcel delivery company DPD the …
All aboard the Walmart train?
Walmart is making it easier to sell on Walmart. The retail giant has announced a partnership with ChannelAdvisor to help grow its burgeoning online marketplace – news that could have big implications for online sellers. Its online marketplace, which had less than 500 sellers on its marketplace as of April 2016, could be opening the …
3 things we learned from Jeff Bezos’s letter to Amazon shareholders
It’s safe to say 2015 was a good year for Amazon. Becoming the fastest company ever to reach $100 billion in annual sales is a nice prize to add to your trophy cabinet. Amazon AWS isn’t shaping up too badly either – reaching $10billion in sales in a shorter time than its retail arm did. …
Cross-border trading: how landed costs can boost your global trade
Dealing with Landed Costs Cross-border trading is increasingly popular with international sales exceeding $100 billion dollars, making landed costs more important than ever. Over 90 million shoppers from all over the world are shopping from merchants located in other countries but what are the true costs of doing business across borders? Marketplaces, such as eBay …
US Sales Tax 101
Let’s say you’re a business guru, with a growing customer base and money coming in the door. While it certainly is exciting to see business booming, this growth comes with new territories, regulations, and liabilities. At times, it can seem almost overwhelming to manage the holistic support your business needs to succeed. One challenge we …
What we learned at RBTE 2016
We had the pleasure of attending the Retail Business Technology Expo 2016, one of Europe’s largest retail events. The RBTE had all retail angles covered – with payments, lighting, store design, security, online and brick-and-mortar all represented. The London Olympia was packed with a variety of engaged companies, from innovative startups and bespoke solutions providers …
Will eBay survive its midlife crisis?
Once upon a time, eBay was the go-to marketplace which empowered people to start their own enterprises. As a unique peer-to-peer selling platform that inspired fierce loyalty, it revolutionised the small business sector. But where is it heading now? eBay’s auction format allowed it to carve out a unique take on online selling and an extremely profitable …
5 Ways eBay promoted listings could help boost your sales
A new paid advertising service, eBay Promoted Listings, is an opportunity to get your inventory in front of more eyeballs. eBay Promoted Listings are eligible to appear more often in prominent locations – similar to paid search engine ads. Currently, a limited number of sellers have been invited to participate. Judging by the success of …