Online shopping a hit in South Africa

South Africans can’t get enough of e-commerce, according to the results of a recent poll – the MasterCard Worldwide Online Shopping Survey. Author: Deborah Bates South Africans can’t get enough of e-commerce, according to the results of a recent poll … Continued

E-commerce still has room to grow, claims exper

The e-commerce and the online payment industry still has a lot of time to grow, especially as demand for the medium continues to rise. Author: Ashley Curtis The e-commerce and the online payment industry still has a lot of time … Continued

M-commerce to almost double by 2015

Payments made using mobile web devices are expected to surpass $900 billion (£565 billion) by 2015, according to a new report. Author: Joe Elvin Payments made using mobile web devices are expected to surpass $900 billion (£565 billion) by 2015, … Continued

Aussies can’t get enough of online shopping

The latest online retail sales index from the National Australia Bank has proven once again that when it comes to e-commerce, Australians just can’t get enough. Author: Deborah Bates The latest online retail sales index from the National Australia Bank … Continued

China aims to be world leader in e-commerce

A document has confirmed that China expects to quadruple its web sales by 2015, reaching some £1.4 trillion. Author: Ashley Curtis A document has confirmed that China expects to quadruple its web sales by 2015, reaching some £1.4 trillion. The … Continued

Online shopping popularity leads to legal review

The rise in popularity of online shopping has prompted a review of Scotland’s contract laws by the Scottish Law Commission. Author: Deborah Bates The rise in popularity of online shopping has prompted a review of Scotland’s contract laws by the … Continued

Customer reviews increasingly important for online retailers

Customer reviews have become crucial for online retailers, as stats on Econsultancy.com revealed 61 per cent of shoppers read reviews prior to making a purchase. Author: Deborah Bates Customer reviews have become crucial for online retailers, as stats on Econsultancy.com … Continued

E-commerce a key player in UK GDP

E-commerce, online ads, cloud data storage and other internet-driven technologies are proving to be integral cogs that keep the UK’s gross domestic product turning, reports ZDNet. Author: Ashley Curtis E-commerce, online ads, cloud data storage and other internet-driven technologies are … Continued

Internet offers two options for retailers, expert says

The rise in e-commerce has left traditional retailers with two options, according to comments made by Wayne Spencer, the executive director of the Retailers Traders’ Association of WA, Australia. Author: Deborah Bates The rise in e-commerce has left traditional retailers … Continued