Hints, tips and key ‘Watch-Outs’ for UK based sellers thinking about expanding their e-commerce and marketplace sales into the EU market

A discussion between Infinity Blue Group (UK) and Advantage Unified Commerce (US) about challenges and opportunities selling via e-commerce in the United States

We asked our strategic partner Plentymarkets all about technology for Marketplaces, particularly ERP systems, and tips for any online sellers looking to sell internationally – here’s what they said….

Cross-Border eCommerce has been growing really fast in China since 2010 due to the ease of taxation and foreign trade policies and China consumers’ increasingly growing appetite for foreign products.

Online market places allow you to sell goods without setting up your own online store. Selling through online market places provides a flexible business opportunity with relatively low start-up costs.

OTTO is the second largest online retailer in Germany, but also available in Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Russia. It has 9 million active customers and reaches 45% of all households in Germany and should therefore be taken into consideration by everyone looking to become more established on the German market.

Privalia is a Spanish marketplace specialized in the sale of fashion and home products. With more than 15 million users worldwide, Privalia is a particularly prolific marketplace, so it is interesting to start selling on it, so read this short guide that will give you some ideas on how to become a successful seller on Privalia.

Our Infinity Blue Marketplaces Managing Director, Frank van den Berg, traveled to Durham to present this webinar with Judith McElhinney at the Department of International Trade. The webinar was very well received by the attendees and so we decided to share the slides with you.

Born in 1999 as an online bookshop, Bol.com has grown into the leading online platform in the Netherlands that boasts 8 million customers and around 16 million different products. Selling on Bol.com can be a great way of expanding your business and clientele.

Fruugo is an online marketplace selling a wide variety of products in an astounding 23 countries. Offering translations into 17 languages and 22 currencies. The customer base is made up of equal numbers of male and female customers, with the majority of shoppers age 25 to 34 (28%).

It’s easy to get lost in the global terrain of e-commerce. The numerous opportunities for expansion and branding advancement make it an attractive arena for growth but the inherent complexities and risks can make those first steps feel daunting for all but the most fearless entrepreneur.

As we are all aware to compete against top brands on Amazon you need to run sponsored ads, but how can your brand stand any chance against these power sellers who have been selling on Amazon for years?

Globally, almost 50% of online retail sales take place on marketplaces and sales grew by 34% last year to $1.55 trillion. The increasing dominance of marketplaces is also evident in e.g. the fact that online shoppers in the USA are more likely to start a search for a new purchase on Amazon than Google.

Our Infinity Blue Marketplaces Managing Director, Frank van den Berg, traveled to Durham to present this webinar with Judith McElhinney at the Department of International Trade. The webinar was very well received by the attendees and so we decided to share the slides with you.