Global Sales news and trends

Alibaba, JD.com And Singles Day’s Global Brand Consumption Grand Slam
Retail // November 13, 2018

Alibaba celebrated a milestone with its Singles Day this year. The popular Chinese shopping holiday turned 10. To top off the decade, the eCommerce retailer had some pretty big ambitions. It billed this year’s happening as “the largest ever in terms of scale and reach”...

As Bill Payments Go Digital, The Rental Industry Still Lags
Digital Payments // August 16, 2018

More than 50 percent: That’s the amount of U.S. bills paid online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

PayPal’s New SMB Global Sales Resource
Merchant Innovation // October 21, 2015

Expanding global sales can be a tough obstacle for small and medium-sized businesses, but PayPal is looking to ease the journey through the release of two new eBooks geared at helping SMBs boost sales abroad. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

How Rakuten’s Strategy Differs From Amazon
International // November 06, 2014

Rakuten has been referenced as the “Alibaba of Japan,” and though it didn’t gain the same attention as the Chinese e-Commerce giant in the third-quarter earnings season, the Tokyo-based e-commerce and Internet company had its own set of solid figures in the global marketplace as it reported a stronger...

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Walmart and Amazon: A Tale of Two Massive Retailer Earnings

August 18, 2023
The eagerly anticipated earnings release for Walmart beat analyst predictions, showing how efforts by the Bentonville-based retailer to increase market share and grow its customer base may be paying off. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

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PayPal’s New SMB Global Sales Resource

October 21, 2015
Expanding global sales can be a tough obstacle for small and medium-sized businesses, but PayPal is looking to ease the journey through the release of two new eBooks geared at helping SMBs boost sales abroad. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]