Cross-border ecommerce provides organisations with, theoretically, a low-cost opportunity to break into new markets. Yet from the cost of air freight to the complexity of international returns plus consumer expectations for full disclosure of import tariffs at checkout, successful global ecommerce is significantly more complex than it might first appear. Johannes Panzer, Head of Industry Strategy for Ecommerce, Descartes, dives into the complexity behind making international ecommerce transparent, efficient and cost-effective.
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Personalisation is the key for retailers to improve engagement with target demographics
Feb 26, 2019
The recent news that Asos has been named the retailer ‘best at communicating’ in a poll of UK university students, beating the likes of Nike, Topshop and Urban Outfitters, reflects the importance for retailers to ensure that they take a personalised approach to engaging with their customers.
TouchStar launches the rugged TS8200 and TS7200: The next generation in Android handheld and truck mounted devices
Feb 26, 2019
UK-based manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, TouchStar Technologies, has announced the latest addition to the TS Series product suite, the android TS8200 handheld and TS7200 truck mounted terminal.
Secrets to eCommerce success to be revealed at B2B Marketing Expo 2019
Feb 26, 2019
The secrets to succeeding in B2B eCommerce are to be unveiled to marketers at this year’s B2B Marketing Expo 2019.
Barker and Stonehouse turns to Paragon’s routing and scheduling software for superior customer service
Feb 26, 2019
Barker and Stonehouse, the UK's largest independent family-run furniture retailer, has invested in a logistics solution from Paragon to provide customers with a superior delivery service with more choice.
The Baird Group chooses Eurostop fiscal POS solutions for Ben Sherman stores in Europe
Feb 26, 2019
Eurostop has announced that The Baird Group, one of the largest menswear wholesalers in the UK, has selected Eurostop e-pos touch for its Ben Sherman stores in Holland and Germany.
Retailers must question if multi-seasonal sales are detrimental to their brand
Feb 26, 2019
By Richard Piper, Director at Webloyalty.
Over the past few years we have seen the rise of the savvy shopper. Two years ago, the number one driver of retailer choice was quality, followed by the range of products on offer.
Tigers USA opens new purpose-built facility in Miami to meet growing e-commerce demands
Feb 26, 2019
Supply chain specialist Tigers USA has moved its Miami, USA team into a new, larger facility to strengthen its focus on the Latin American region as well as meet growing global e-commerce demands.
What retail tech will be hot this year… are you betting your budget on the right trends?
Feb 26, 2019
Where are tech-savvy retailers investing their budgets this year? That’s the question on the lips of both retail budget holders and tech vendors.
Facebook tops UK SMEs’ list of most popular social media channels
Feb 26, 2019
Facebook has come out top of the list of the UK’s small to medium sized businesses’ most used social media channels, according to research from Close Brothers Asset Finance. With double the number of selections, the social media giant beat Twitter and LinkedIn into second and third place. Instagram and YouTube also scored well, with Pinterest receiving the fewest votes.
