GSI Commerce extending overseas via acquisition

Today, GSI acquired Zendor.com, a Manchester UK provider of end-to-end ecommerce solutions, including call center, fulfillment and marketing services. GSI Commerce is a leading full service ecommerce provider. This is their second major acquisition this year. In August, GSI purchased Accretive Commerce.

GSI Acquires Zendor

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Ecommerce platform vendors, by type

For retailers generating $6 million or more online each year, there are four major types of ecommerce platform vendors. The choices are (1) catalyst, (2) console, (3) crew or (4) custom. While there is an increased level of flexibility with each subsequent option, greater flexibility comes at a higher cost of ownership. That aside, the range of vendors by type include…
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B2C Partners Presenting at January Shop.org Event

Bill Mirabito, principal consultant at B2C Partners, will facilitate a discussion on Wednesday, January 22 at the Shop.org Strategy and Innovation Forum in Orlando, Florida. The event is formerly called FirstLook. The topic is “Selecting the Perfect Ecommerce Platform for Your Business.”

Shop.org Strategy and Innovation Forum

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Introducing B2C Partners

As a former retail analyst and longtime ebusiness exec, Bill Mirabito consults online retailers and platform vendors on product selection and product strategy. B2C Partners officially opens its doors today. Keep an eye on this blog for industry news and relevant insight into the products and services driving ecommerce today. Learn more about us and our services through the main navigation above.