eCommerce Expansion
It’s the 2nd largest eCommerce market in Latin America, with nearly 60 million internet users. More than half of online shoppers frequent international websites, and online purchases are expected to hit $65 billion by 2020. So why are so many eCommerce merchants so cautious with Mexican orders, to the extent of blocking Mexican IPs altogether? Mexico has a … Continued
India’s eCommerce market is widely considered the most rapidly expanding in the world. Annual growth is currently 51%, and market value is expected to hit $120 billion by 2020. Bearing in mind India’s huge (and increasingly tech-savvy) population, plus the fact that over 80% of online transactions come from major international e-tailers (compared to the global … Continued
In 2016, the Middle Eastern eCommerce market was worth around $5 billion – a figure that’s expected to double by 2018. The region, as a whole, has tremendous potential. The digital share of retail in the Gulf states is a mere 1-2% of the total spent, compared to around 15% in more mature markets. To add … Continued
Chinese consumers purchased $589.6 billion worth of goods online in 2015, around 70% more than their US counterparts. In 2019, it’s anticipated that this figure will rise to an annual expenditure of $2 trillion – almost 4 times more than what Americans are expected to spend. Unfortunately, international eCommerce merchants continue to miss out on some … Continued
Christmas time is widely recognized as one of the biggest online shopping periods of the year. Online sales are expected to exceed $90 billion this holiday season in the US alone. Yet despite the significant resources businesses invest in preparation for these busy weeks, heightened competition and growing consumer expectations make it harder for retailers … Continued
Exotic goods from lands afar have captivated minds since the dawn of humanity. For thousands of years, camel trains and ships carried goods from distant lands. More recently, travellers would sail or fly abroad, filling suitcases to the brim with local fashion and memorabilia. Today, we still seek the “alluring” and the “different,” and competition … Continued
Now’s a great time to be a US-based online retailer. Not only is the eCommerce market constantly growing, but also a larger portion of holiday shopping is moving online. In fact, US consumers estimate that online purchases will account for 46% of their 2015 holiday shopping. Purchases by customers located outside the US, also known … Continued
