House Oversight Chairman Jason Chaffetz has introduced the Remote Transaction Parity Act (RTPA), legislation that would require all retailers that sell products in their state, even those who sell exclusively online, to collect the same sales tax.

Hermes Transport Logistics, a provider of international logistics services to the retail fashion industry, has opened a branch office in Shanghai.

A conversation with Andrew J. Breckenridge, executive vice president of Fortna.

Avid online shoppers have raised the bar on what it takes for a retailer to stay competitive. Consumers want advanced mobile features, flexible shipping options and hassle-free returns, according to the fourth annual UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper study.

Online retailers have raised the bar for convenience and fast delivery - and brick-and-mortar retailers are scrambling to keep up. To speed order fulfillment, they are shipping from stores that are closest to customers. To build on their strengths, they are focusing on the in-store customer experience. And to bring more online shoppers into stores, they are providing Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store (BOPUS) options. At the same time, they are rapidly investing in additional inventory and store labor to stay competitive.

Walmart and Amazon have launched cyber attacks in China with the purest of commercial motives. Walmart is unveiling a mobile shopping app while Amazon is increasing its imported item count from 80,000 to 1.6 million.

Amazon.com Inc. wants a chance to prove that a drone delivery service would be safer than the U.S. government thinks.

China is one of the fastest-growing markets, and small business owners shouldn't be intimidated by perceived complexity around regulations or not being able to connect with a new culture and customer base. By thoughtfully making small changes to business and marketing methods as well as taking advantage of the myriad resources available, entrepreneurs can easily navigate these international waters.