global commerce

Zara Plans To Roll Out International Online Shopping Platform

Zara Plans To Roll Out International Online Shopping Platform
Zara Plans To Roll Out International Online Shopping Platform
November 08, 2018  |  Retail

To bring its fashions to new markets, Zara plans to roll out a global online platform. With the launch, the retailer will expand its efforts...

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Why ‘Micro-Multinationals’ Should Worry About FX Risk
Why ‘Micro-Multinationals’ Should Worry About FX Risk
November 06, 2018  |  Cross-border Payments

Even the smallest firms today are peddling their wares on Amazon, entering new markets and navigating the waves of FX volatility that can swamp top...

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Africa’s Internet-Connected Population Provides Opportunity For Mobile Money
Africa’s Internet-Connected Population Provides Opportunity For Mobile Money
November 05, 2018  |  Cross-border Payments

In many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, almost 90 percent of all payments and transactions are based on cash. But there is a large opportunity to...

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Sizzle Fizzle: Amazon And Western Union Sizzle, Phone Upgrades Fizzle
Sizzle Fizzle: Amazon And Western Union Sizzle, Phone Upgrades Fizzle
November 02, 2018  |  Exclusive Series

In the age where news is instant and leaks are common, a genuine bit of surprising news is actually pretty hard to come by.  ...

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Richemont Inks Deal With Alibaba To Access Chinese Consumers
Richemont Inks Deal With Alibaba To Access Chinese Consumers
October 29, 2018  |  Retail

Richemont, the owner of Cartier, is reportedly teaming up with Alibaba to try to make inroads into China’s eCommerce market, in which it has struggled...

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Onboarding And Authenticating A Global User Base
Onboarding And Authenticating A Global User Base
October 24, 2018  |  Cybersecurity

Verifying the identities of new users during onboarding is only part of the authentication challenge. Many consumers — particularly younger, tech-savvy ones — want access...

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TRENDING: Dynamic Rules And Global Authentication
TRENDING: Dynamic Rules And Global Authentication
October 23, 2018  |  Cybersecurity

The world might be growing smaller and more connected, but regulations and authentication methods can create issues for international businesses looking to expand globally. Now,...

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Ingenico Teams With Trustly For Merchant Payments; honestbee To Open Cashless Store
Ingenico Teams With Trustly For Merchant Payments; honestbee To Open Cashless Store
October 17, 2018  |  Global Payments

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes Ingenico’s tie-up with European payments firm Trustly for merchant...

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