Author: Jimmy Aki

AliExpress and Alibaba are two of the biggest names in the e-commerce space. The platforms offer their customers several benefits from low prices to product creation and customization. What sets them apart? Who are they targeted at? Which is more suited towards bulk importing, and which platform is better for dropshipping? This guide examines the intricacies between both platforms, along with their features, comparison, and how to use them. This guide examines the services, their value proposition to different classes of people who might want to use their services, and more. The guide will cover the following aspects: What is…

When you decide to sell on Amazon, how you fulfill orders is an important as the products you sell. You can either fulfill yourself or use Amazon’s FBA. Amazon FBA allows sellers to leverage Amazon’s vast network of fulfillment centers to store, pack, and ship products to customers with a predictable pricing model. In its simplest terms, you sell it and let Amazon ship it. However, there are some critical costs and essential tips that Amazon FBA users have to consider before pitching their tent with Amazon FBA. In this guide, we’ll outline and advise on how you can grow…

Squarespace has grown to become one of the most popular website builders, with over 2 million websites hosted on the platform. The service allows you to seamlessly create, build, and maintain a site, without touching a single line of code. In this guide, we will look into Squarespace pricing tiers and what they offer. We’ll also answer some critical questions about the service and how it works. Visit Squarespace What is Squarespace? Squarespace is an online website builder with a difference. It takes site creation to a whole new level with its stunning templates and easy to use tools. Anthony…

As the online shopping industry continues to witness unprecedented growth, new companies are constantly in search of products and tools that give them an edge over their competitors. SaleHoo is one of such products. In this review, we’ll run through the platform and its features. Visit SaleHoo What is SaleHoo? SaleHoo was established in 2005. It started in Christchurch, New Zealand, where it grew and became one of the foremost dropshipping and wholesale directories available on the Internet. Since its establishment, SaleHoo has grown into a directory that covers over 8,000 wholesale and dropshipping suppliers. The companies themselves offer over…

The riots flooding the United States in response to the killing of George Floyd have continued into this week. With no signs of stopping, they appear to be forcing some big-ticket shops into making changes. Walmart has now confirmed that it would strip the gun racks in its stores as a response to the protests. Massive demonstrations have broken out across several states in the past week. Given the track record of these protests turning violent, the retail giant is working to minimize casualties. New Protocols for Gun Shoppers Walmart stores would no longer offer guns on the shopping floor…

Walmart-backed Flipkart has suffered a significant blow to its business and hopes of expansion as the government recently blocked its foray into the food retail space. Earlier this week, reports confirmed that India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade told Flipkart that its move into the country’s food retail business was against its regulatory guidelines. Flipkart Suffers a Crushing Blow Citing a source close to the matter, TechCrunch explained that the department, which forms a part of India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has blocked Flipkart’s proposed expansion, although it failed to give any further reasons why. The…

Retailers across several states have seen their revenues and businesses disrupted, as a wave of protests rocks the United States. Last week, protesters gathered across Minnesota to demonstrate after the brutal killing of resident George Floyd at the hands of several police officers. The protests have now spread to several parts of the country, and several companies have had to restrict their services. Protests Rock Amazon’s Deliveries Earlier this week, reports confirmed that several big-box retailers had either closed their locations or adjusted working hours in states where protests have become rampant. According to a report from Bloomberg yesterday, one…

Alibaba’s global shopping and retail arm AliExpress is gearing up for a significant international expansion. Like other firms looking to expand internationally, the firm is recruiting digital-savvy help. Bloomberg reported that the service is recruiting over 100,000 social media influencers. The firm is reportedly hunting for as much as 100,000 influencers on Instagram and TikTok especially. Connecting Influencers with Brands Alibaba is one of China’s biggest tech firms, with the firm controlling a significant stake of the company’s online shopping and retail market. The company is looking to expand beyond its home country’s shores, hopefully, to compete with industry behemoths…

With various aspects of the country reopening and life gradually getting back to normal, several firms appear to have embraced the new mode of working for good. The latest amongst these firms is the retail giant Walmart. CNBC reported that the firm has indicated a reluctance to let workers – who have hitherto been working remotely – to resume work physically, and could continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Office Spaces Are Suddenly Less Important As the news report confirmed, Walmart sent an internal memo to its workers on Thursday explaining their new take on office spaces. Global…

The coronavirus pandemic has been perhaps the worst thing that could happen to the global economy. With millions out of work and businesses unable to operate at full capacity, various economic sectors have felt the pandemic’s pinch. In the United Kingdom, however, the e-commerce industry has seen a boom in revenues as more people purchase items to sustain them while at home. One specific niche that has seen a surge is grocery shopping. Brits Favor Online Grocery Shopping Over Physical Retail Britons spent 1.2 billion pounds (about $1.5 billion) online shopping for groceries between April and May, Reuters reports. Citing…

The coronavirus pandemic is easily the worst thing that has happened to the global financial and labor markets in almost a century. However, the top 1 percent of the country has continued to roll in the cash. Yesterday, the Americans for Tax Fairness and the Institute for Policy Studies’ Program for Inequality published a report that showed a general boom in wealth for American billionaires. Bezos Stands Above All The report considered the wealth of some of America’s prominent billionaires, comparing them before and post coronavirus. It took into account the 600-plus members of the three-comma club as of March…

Social media giant Facebook is stepping into the e-commerce space, as the firm hopes to cash in on the industry’s boom. This week, the Silicon Valley firm announced Facebook Shop, a new e-commerce platform that it launched with its subsidiary, Instagram. In a Livestream, the firm explained that Shops would integrate with the entire Facebook family of apps. A Better, More Efficient Sales Platform The service is free, and it will allow businesses to set up listings for their products on their Instagram and Facebook profiles. They can also like products on their Instagram Stories and via ads on any…

JC Penney, the retail giant that recently filed for bankruptcy, is giving more insights into how it will be going about its reorganization. According to reports, the firm will shutter 30 percent of its locations in the coming months, as it seeks to draw up a path to profitability. The Plan for Renewal The Texas-based firm filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this month, as a vast majority of its locations had been rendered all but obsolete as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The filing came after several years of profits and sales declining, as well as what several news sources…

The coronavirus pandemic has had terrible effects on several businesses and industries. However, e-commerce is one space that has seen a massive boost. Thanks to the numerous stay-at-home orders, many households have had to rely on e-commerce firms for pretty much everything. These companies themselves are coasting into impressive profits. Companies Switch Online As Physical Stores Remain Closed eBay, one of the largest and most popular e-commerce firms, has seen significant gains in this period, enjoying what is now growing to become an industry-wide boom. The Guardian reported last week that the Silicon Valley firm had recorded a significant increase in…

Global e-commerce firm Shopify and Australian parcel delivery service Sendle have launched a new partnership that will help bolster parcel delivery for Australian small businesses. The unique collaboration will allow Australian merchants to seamlessly send their parcels through Sendle – without having to leave their Shopify tabs. They will also be able to print Sendle labels and book parcel pickup from their locations through Shopify. Faster, Cheaper Package Deliveries The additional perks that come with the service include low nationwide rates, affordable prices for international deliveries, free parcel tracking services, and eco-friendly shipping. James Chin Moody, the chief executive of…