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~ Digital River ~

and compliance, it can be difficult, time-consuming and logistics is equally as important as understanding what they
downright expensive to become in-house experts on apparel can offer for initial order orchestration.
fulfilment and logistics—and there’s still no guarantee of
success. • Ability to tackle tax, compliance and import restrictions
The more markets you expand into, the more regulatory hoops
Ultimately, the more efficient route for many brands is to find you’ll have to jump through and the more ever-evolving tax
partners like Digital River that can simplify the process and obligations you’ll have to fulfil. Managing these issues in-
implement strategies that will allow you to scale up as you house is an extremely complex affair and requires significant
gain more market share. investment.

Here are some crucial factors to account for as you consider Consider reducing your risk and getting help from a partner
choosing a partner to support your global growth. that can simplify both the process of getting your products to
new customers and doing so in a compliant manner. Opting
• Established carrier network for a partner with proven expertise in navigating tax and
The ideal fulfilment partner will have longtime relationships compliance in global markets can unlock cost savings and free
with carriers in the markets you intend to enter. Having an up your time to focus more on what you do best.
established network you can tap into can greatly speed up the
process of going to market. Bringing It All Together for Simplified Global
Growth
Organisations like Digital River are able to streamline this Expanding into new geographies is a key growth driver for
process thanks to established relationships with carriers many established and emerging apparel brands. But actually
around the world. So, instead of you needing to form getting products into those markets is easier said than done.
and manage relationships with multiple vendors, a single As you build and optimise your apparel fulfilment strategy,
agreement enables all capabilities with all carrier partners, utilise careful data analysis, market research and trusted
simplifying your cross-border fulfilment infrastructure. partners to help you deliver not only your products but
exceptional experiences your customers will appreciate and
Experienced partners may also be able to negotiate remember.
preferential shipping rates—savings that can be passed onto
customers or make it easier to scale in your new markets. Partnering with Digital River along the way allows you
to leverage our 25+ years of experience in helping brands
• Dependable reverse logistics simplify global expansion. Digital River can be your trusted
As we noted above, clothing fulfilment strategies need to advisor across all aspects of your cross-border journey so
account for the especially high number of returns made by you can focus on what you do best. Together we can achieve
consumers. Scrutinising a partner’s capabilities in reverse outstanding growth. ••

CONNECT WITH US TODAY
To learn how we can help your apparel brand achieve cross-border success.
Request a demo: https://www.digitalriver.com/request-demo-test/

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