Glopal

30/01/2025

Celebrating Shade Station's Global Expansion: 16 Localised E-Commerce Sites 🌍☀️🕶️✨

Shade Station (www.shadestation.co.uk), already the UK’s largest independent online retailer of luxury eyewear, has now achieved its next incredible milestone—launching 16 professionally localised and fully translated e-commerce sites to bring their exclusive collection of luxury sunglasses and prescription eyewear to discerning customers world-wide.

With over 22,000 5 Star reviews and rated ‘excellent’ on Trustpilot, Shade Station is home to some of the world’s most coveted luxury eyewear brands, including Ray-Ban, Oakley, Prada, Gucci, DITA, Persol, Balmain, Saint Laurent, Maui Jim, Moncler ,Tom Ford and many more. Each brand embodies a commitment to quality, style, and individuality ensuring customers find the perfect accessory to express themselves.

Now, customers in Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Italy, France, Belgium, Austria, the Netherlands, Spain, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Brazil, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland can enjoy a tailored shopping experience designed just for them.

Working in partnership with Glopal and their expertise in international expansion, Shade Station has successfully:

🕶️ Translated and localised their website into 11 languages
🕶️Optimised every site for localised SEO
🕶️ Leveraged Google and Meta marketing for precise outreach
🕶️ Created a shopping journey that resonates in each unique market

Shade Station is now delivering seamless international access to luxury eyewear while boosting audience reach and revenue. From timeless classics to trendsetting designs, customers everywhere can now find their perfect style with ease.

This is just the beginning of Shade Station’s journey towards becoming a global favourite for luxury eyewear!!

Discover Shade Station in your region today!
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20/12/2024

🚀 Manière De Voir Phase 2 is LIVE! 🚀

Glopal are thrilled to announce the launch of localised Arabic sites for Manière De Voir, bringing the brand closer to shoppers across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait! 🌍

Known for its bold, trend-setting designs that combine luxury and functionality, Manière De Voir is now making its mark across these markets.

With over 60-70% of residents in these markets preferring Arabic for digital content, they’re now closer than ever to connecting with a wider audience.

By embracing local languages, right-to-left layouts, and cultural nuances, they’re not just speaking their language — they’re building deeper connections.

This move aligns with the booming e-commerce growth in the region:

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: $8.5B e-commerce market, growing at 22% annually
🇦🇪 UAE: $12.8B market, with 91% online shopper pe*******on

As we fuel Manière De Voir's expansion into these thriving markets, it’s a reminder to all brands — localisation in Arabic isn’t just an option; it’s an opportunity!

Here’s to breaking boundaries and bringing global fashion closer to home. 🌟

07/11/2024

We're excited to share highlights from our recent webinars with Yves Salomon and Maxwell - Scott!

At Glopal, we're passionate about empowering brands to reach their full potential in global markets.

Here’s a snapshot of what we’ve achieved together:

🚀 Turnover Growth: We doubled, then trebled, international sales, making a strong case for global expansion.

📈 SEO Power: Over 58% growth in SEO visibility

🌏 Launched sites across 98 markets in just 20 days!

📅 Reduced Seasonality Impact: With a presence across international markets, revenue is now less affected by seasonal fluctuations.

🌟 Enhanced Brand Visibility: Beyond just B2C, our strategies open doors to opportunities across sectors.

🌍 New Market Exploration: Previously untapped markets are now thriving, demonstrating immense growth potential.

We’re thrilled to see the success these brands are achieving and would love to help others on their internationalization (i18n) journey.

Curious to know how we can help unlock your brand's potential and maximise your international revenues?

Reach out—we’d love to connect!

Thanks once again to Stéphanie Tobelem and Richard Smith for their time in these fantastic webinars! 🌹

06/11/2024

We're thrilled to announce that Denner Cashmere has officially gone live internationally this week, thanks to their partnership with Glopal! 🌟

Denner Cashmere, known for its slow luxury fashion, using sustainable Mongolian cashmere, designed in London and crafted in Mongolia, will now be available in new markets: US, Canada, Germany, France, Japan, South Korea and China.

Shoppers in these countries can enjoy a fully localised experience tailored to their language and market needs.

With the help of Glopal’s advanced localisation, optimised SEO, and targeted Meta campaigns, Denner Cashmere is set to achieve:

🔹 Superior customer acquisition
🔹 Lower CPC thanks to localization
🔹 Boosted online search visibility
🔹 Stronger brand performance against competitors

Denner’s expansion into local languages—like Japanese for Japan—opens up 75% more audience reach, previously untapped!

And to top it off, Glopal’s Shopify Duty and Tax App ensures a seamless DDP checkout experience for international shoppers, eliminating unexpected costs on arrival and reducing delays. 🛒

We are beyond excited to support Denner Cashmere on their global growth journey.

Stay tuned for more updates as they amplify their brand and grow their revenues! 🚀



🧶 https://dennercashmere.co.uk

24/07/2023

We are delighted to announce Glopal's contribution to the latest IMRG report.

The report provides a comprehensive overview of eCommerce strategies set to drive growth for retailers and brands in 2023. Our team at Glopal has shared in-depth insights on key areas including localization, the application of digital marketing automation, and the strategic importance of embracing comprehensive cross-border solutions.
https://hubs.ly/Q01YDNCb0

After a turbulent 2022 for most retailers, IMRG surveyed 95 ecommerce leaders in the UK to understand their growth strategies for 2023.

10/07/2023

📣 Exciting news!📣 Our UK team is gearing up to attend the Retail Without Borders 2023 event in London 🇬🇧 on 11 - 12 July!

Natashia Redfern and Sam Neatrour from 's UK team will be on-site and eager to discuss how we can assist your business with its global expansion goals.

Got a few minutes to chat? Don't miss this chance to get some real insights from our seasoned team. Let's book a quick meeting and explore how we can partner for your success 🚀

👉 Book a meeting here: https://hubs.ly/Q01X8NDb0

See you in London!

Meet our UK team at Retail Without Borders in London UK. It's a great opportunity for brands, retailers and solution providers to meet to discuss global expansion opportunities.

19/06/2023

💎Elevating Luxury: 𝐋𝐎𝐄𝐖𝐄'𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐥💎

As LVMH's oldest luxury fashion house, LOEWE's unparalleled legacy in the world of fashion is a story in itself. But the tale doesn't end there. The brand has embarked on an ambitious international growth journey, and we at Glopal are thrilled to be a part of it! 🌍🚀

Our partnership with LOEWE has resulted in some truly extraordinary results. But more than that, it has allowed us to facilitate a seamless, luxurious buying experience that LOEWE's discerning customers expect and deserve.👌💼

Learn more about how LOEWE exponentially grew their international sales through its partnership with Glopal!🎉 https://hubs.ly/Q01TXw1x0

31/05/2023

🗓️Save the Date! 🗓️

's CEO, Patrick Smarzynski, will be present at the Shopify Plus International Growth event in on June 8th. He will share strategies and insights for international e-commerce growth and common hurdles when entering new markets. Patrick will also be joined by other experts and thought leaders in the retail and e-commerce industry.

This will be an excellent opportunity for retailers considering expanding their e-commerce business to new international markets.

Register here:

Petit Déjeuner: Guide Pratique avec Panel d'Experts et Marques - Shopify, eBrand Commerce, Glopal, ShopiShopa, Payot, Eden Park

30/05/2023

🌍🛳️ A wonderful journey at the IMRG Cross Border River Cruise 2023 along the Thames, sponsored by !!

Sam Neatrour and Paul Stitt had the privilege of engaging with leading UK retail professionals aboard a scenic river cruise.

The central theme? The complex and dynamic landscape of cross-border challenges that UK retailers face when expanding internationally, from localization to international marketing, and post-purchase considerations.
Through thoughtful roundtable discussions, we addressed these challenges head-on, sharing insights and perspectives that promised innovative solutions. It was an exceptional occasion for knowledge sharing, networking, and sailing towards success in global retail.

09/05/2023

🏝 ☀ We're excited to be in Barcelona this week for Shoptalk Europe (May 9-11)! ☀ 🏝

🌍 The biggest, most influential and rising retailers and brands across Europe and worldwide unite at Shoptalk Europe for unrivaled business-critical connections, conversations, insights and extraordinary shared experiences to reimagine the future together.

✨ Patrick Smarzynski, Sam Neatrour, Paul Stitt and Armands Auzins will be attending and would love to get to know you and explore how we can help you overcome your unique cross-border challenges. Don't miss the chance to meet our fantastic team!

⬇ Book a time with us through the link below: https://hubs.ly/Q01P6gHx0