E-commerce Live! 2016 - Leapp
Transcript of E-commerce Live! 2016 - Leapp
& cross-border strategy
A giant leap forward inconsumer electronics retail .
Our mission.refurbished
Making great products accessible to more people, for less.
& reducing our customers’ and suppliers’ ecological footprint.
Our strength.We do not compete on lowest price, but on best qualityand service. Same as you normally expect from Apple.
Refurbishment by Apple Certified Technicians
In-house repair service
Comprehensive warranty
Personal support
Local stores and service
leapp & cross-border strategy .
Webshop only
2011
1st store in NL
1st store in BE and DE
5 stores 6 stores 16 stores
21 stores in 3 countries
May2016
35 stores
Since 2015 leapp is active inBelgium and Germany, actingas stepping stones into foreign markets.
First steps abroad.
Challenges.
Same language, but a different shopping culture.
Belgium.
Antw
erpe
nHa
ssel
tGe
nt
Just across the border, yet a whole different world.Requires a completely different approach.
Germany.
Düss
eldo
rfDu
isbur
gAa
chen
Lessons learnt.
• Try it out small-scale• Do your homework• Cooperate with local experts• Be ready to adjust your ambitions
When going abroad.
“When overseas you learn more about your own
country, than you do the place you’re visiting.”
– Clint Borgen
Thank you.
Rogier van CampCEO leapp Group International BV