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Reports: Chinese Ecommerce Player Pinduoduo Launches U.S. Site

Retail TouchPoints

Pinduoduo has made its most aggressive move yet into non-Chinese markets with the Sept. The site offers items across categories including apparel, jewelry, pet supplies and home and garden, many at bargain prices. Multiple women’s dresses are priced below $20 (some below $10 ) and only a few are above $50.

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Global Voices Report: The German Ecommerce Market

ESW

When it comes to online shopping, the German ecommerce market remains strong. And while German shoppers are similar to those in other Western retail markets, there are a few differences that brands should be mindful of when entering the market. What will spur that increased spending?

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Printful vs Merchify (2023): Which is Best for Your Business?

Ecommerce Platforms

As custom clothing selling becomes increasingly popular in the ecommerce market, the number of platforms available to retailers is growing. The company then handles everything from customizing the item, to packaging it for delivery, and shipping it direct to the client. Once again, the price of each product will vary.

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Japanese Digital Marketplaces are Hot! What to Know About Setting Up Shop

Retail TouchPoints

Growth markets include food, personal care, fashion, beauty products, toys, electronics and furniture amongst many other categories. Japan’s cross-border ecommerce market is growing as well: today it’s a $2 billion (USD) market, estimated to reach over $5 billion in 2030, and where new opportunities lie for U.S.

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A Wrap-Up Of Singles Day 2019

RTP blog

Today’s e-Commerce market is oversaturated and many players are losing steam and losing money. Yet Chinese e-Commerce giant Alibaba recorded a whopping $38.4 It is most useful for marketing visual products like apparel and cosmetics. Notably, each of these products costs more than $1,500.

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Unsustainable Customer Acquisition Costs Make Much Of Ecommerce Profit Proof

Steve Dennis

Last month I wrote a post pointing out how high rates of returns, coupled with the growing prevalence of free shipping “both ways”, makes certain online product categories virtually profit proof. much of apparel), a different dynamic has wider ranging implications and profit killing power. More promotion, less attraction.

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ShipBob vs Red Stag Fulfillment: A Comparison of Top 3rd-party Logistics (3PL) Providers

Ecommerce Platforms

This outsourcing of the fulfillment process works by sending products to the 3PL, where they store, pick, package, and ship the items as orders come in through your store. For example, you may require kitting and realize that only some fulfillment companies provide kitting, so the other aspects like pricing and speed become less influential.