HOME Go Instore solution drives HP retail sales
Go Instore, a provider of immersive omnichannel retail experiences for personalised ecommerce, today announced the success HP inc have had in providing human-led digital user experiences for their retail partners’ online customers. Go Instore is providing HP’s online shoppers with authentic, physical in-store experiences through an immersive live one-way HD video and two-way audio conversation with a HP in-store sales expert.
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Port Designs adds Syntech as distributor
Cases, bags, accessories and covers brand Port Designs has appointed South Africa-based Syntech as a distribution partner. Syntech will sell Port Designs’ product portfolio to its channel customer base. Ryan Martyn, co-founder at Syntech, said: “This key partnership will harness Syntech’s existing strengths and reseller channels to deliver the perfect Port Designs product to the right South African markets.”
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CTRONIQ supplies Amer Services
Consumer electronics and technology device brand CTRONIQ has formed an agreement to supply Amer Services with a range of hardware products for use in its service centres in Dubai, UAE. Amer Services is positioned as an operator of accessible service centres for UAE residents wishing to access a range of government-related services, including visa-related services, ID services and employee sponsorship transfer applications.
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Fruugo appoints Hancox as Chairman
Fruugo.com, the fast-growing global marketplace platform has announced that Mike Hancox, previously CEO of Ideal Shopping and former CEO of Shop Direct and former CEO of Otto UK (part of the world’s largest home shopping group), has been appointed as Chairman of Fruugo.com Limited. Soaring revenues and four consecutive years of triple digit revenue growth have led the board of Fruugo to consider the next major steps in Fruugo’s global expansion.
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Goods.ru to present GameChanger keynote at DISTREE Russia
DISTREE Russia has announced that online marketplace Goods.ru will deliver a GameChanger keynote presentation at this year’s 15th anniversary event, which takes place in Moscow on May 30th to June 1st, 2018. Solomon Kunin, General Director, Goods.ru, will deliver a keynote presentation entitled: The Future of Marketplaces’. This presentation will explore the popularity of marketplaces as demonstrated by today’s market.
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Peter Olive, CEO, Vortex 6, explores whether vendors are adapting quickly enough to the fundamental changes redefining the reseller landscape.
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Sberbank and Yandex complete joint venture deal
Sberbank and Yandex have completed the formation of a joint venture based on the Yandex.Market platform in Russia. The companies intend to combine the technological capabilities of Yandex and the infrastructure and technologies of Sberbank to develop a leading B2C e-commerce ecosystem. The joint venture is valued at approximately US$1 billion and the two partners will own equal stakes in the company.
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Yandex.Market confirmed to deliver GameChanger keynote at DISTREE Russia 2018
DISTREE Russia has confirmed that Yandex.Market will deliver a GameChanger keynote presentation at this year’s 15th anniversary event, which takes place in Moscow on May 30th to June 1st, 2018. The new GameChangers session is designed to update vendor and channel delegates on the major technology trends and new business models that will drive the evolution of channel ecosystems within Russia. Evgeniy Schepelin, Business Development Director at Yandex.Market, will deliver the presentation.
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Noon signs partnership with Extra
Online marketplace and e-tailer Noon has signed a partnership agreement with United Electronics Company, the parent company of Saudi Arabian retailer Extra. Under the terms of the deal, Extra becomes Noon’s exclusive Saudi Arabian partner for a range of consumer electronics and home appliance items such as Samsung, LG, Sony, Braun, Kenwood and Moulinex, among others.
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Synaxon adds special bids to EGIS
Channel services group Synaxon has added a comprehensive special bids feature to its EGIS online procurement portal. The new capability enables EGIS users to take advantage of the competitive pricing available from distributors. Offers from Ingram Micro are already available on EGIS and other distributors will follow soon.
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