Department store giants Macy's and Bloomingdales are one step closer to Australia.
The pair have signed with price comparison website Shopbot, one of the largest and most established in Australia.
Macy's and Bloomingdales have together listed over 100,000 products to Shopbot.
Local shoppers can now compare Macy’s and Bloomingdales products with those offered by hundreds of other local and international retailers.
Macy’s and Bloomingdales began shipping products directly to Australian consumers in early-2013 via their US-based websites.
Shopbot Asia-Pacific sales director said it represents a major shift in the way global retailers reach Australian
shoppers with a the latest product ranges from overseas.
“We’re very pleased to be able to partner with such iconic and respected
brands that can offer product lines and prices previously unavailable
to many Australian shoppers.
"These partnerships come at an exciting time for the retail sector in Australia as we’re seeing more international brands enter the online and bricks and mortar sectors."
All Macy’s and Bloomingdales
products listed on Shopbot will be available for delivery to Australian
towns and cities.
Bloomingdales has experienced significant demand from
Australian shoppers since it started shipping to the market, and has incorporated
Shopbot into its strategy to expand its reach.
Shopbot currently lists pricing information for more than one million products, which are available through thousands of retailers’ online and bricks and mortar sales channels.
More than 1.8million Australians use the site every month to compare prices and products.