Topic: International
Online Marketplaces in India: Amazon and Walmart Evenly Matched
The biggest players in India’s ecommerce industry are Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart. Unlike the US, Amazon’s advantage here is slim.
Online Marketplaces in the Middle East: It’s Only Just Getting Started
Ecommerce in the Middle East is something of a paradox. Internet use is high and consumers have money to spend, but the ecosystem lags behind.
Online Marketplaces in Southeast Asia: A Unique Region for Ecommerce
Southeast Asia is a fast-growing market for ecommerce, but Amazon and other western companies are notably absent. Local marketplaces lead the way.
Online Marketplaces in Latin America: Mercado Libre the Clear Leader
Mercado Libre has been at the forefront of ecommerce in Latin America for twenty years. Amazon and three large ecommerce groups lag behind.
Online Marketplaces in Europe: Dynamic, Diverse and Disjointed
Behind Amazon and eBay, Europe has dozens of online marketplaces. But despite the economic unity, country and language divisions remain stark.
European VAT for Amazon FBA Sellers: Your Questions Answered
The new EU VAT rules for sellers outside the EU are in effect from July 1st. Here’s when you need to get a VAT number and what returns you have to file.
Online Marketplaces in Africa: Fast Growth, Enormous Potential
Ecommerce is taking hold in Africa, as internet access expands, trust grows and logistics modernize. No market has more room to grow than Africa.
Online Marketplaces in Australia and New Zealand: eBay and Trade Me Lead
Australia and New Zealand are attractive markets for international sellers, but these are two countries where Amazon does not dominate ecommerce.
Online Marketplaces in the USA: Amazon is Not The Only Show in Town
Amazon is the leading online marketplace in the US, but eBay remains strong, Walmart.com is growing and niche players are thriving.
Online Marketplaces in China: The Land of The Giants
Online retail sales in China make up a third of total global ecommerce, but just three companies make up 89% of the total Chinese ecommerce market.