Alibaba is working on entering the European market. To provide a better service, they will open a European hub in Liege, Belgium. The Chinese marketplace giant has reserved 75 million euro for the creation of this hub. Wednesday, December 5th, contracts were signed. In the deal, it is agreed that Alibaba will have 220.000 square meters available at Liege Airport. The first
Overcoming cross-border challenges: trust as one solution
The rise of e-commerce is continuing to grow at a rapid pace. The total transaction value of e-commerce worldwide is estimated to be $2,875,507 million in 2018[1], with a global user base of 2,818,000,000[2] estimated online shoppers. The US and China represent the biggest markets globally (when it comes to their online spending) whilst countries such as Argentina, India and
Ecommerce Foundation acquired Scamadviser
Ecommerce Foundation has acquired the British website Scamadviser. With the acquisition and integration of the Scamadviser technology, Ecommerce Foundation will strengthen its global e-commerce trust mark solution by instilling trust in consumers buying online and, ultimately, fostering global digital trade. Scamadviser is a popular platform for consumers, with over 24 million
Zalando connects offline and online more
Zalando is expanding its cooperation with brick-and-mortar stores that are connected to the Zalando platform to 600 by the end of this year. This so-called 'Connected Retail Model' will be internationalised in 2019. "Connected Retail is a central component of the Zalando platform. 600 stores prove that the integration of online and offline channels has very positive effects for
Report B2B Online: The Perfect Platform
B2B customers are becoming more demanding than ever. With targeted content on the rise, people expect relevant, accurate information to be made available at a moment’s notice. As a result, B2B companies are figuring out innovative ways to streamline their platforms. In Q3 of 2018, WBR Insights surveyed 100 Chief Executive Officers, Chief Digital Officers, Chief Innovation