US e-commerce market to grow by 13 per cent this year

The flourishing US e-commerce market generated $231 billion (£154 billion) in sales for retailers in 2012, but bigger streams of online shoppers are poised to push the total up even further this year.

Rise in South Africans going online, claims study

Use of the internet in South Africa has been increasing sharply over the past four years, to the point where more than half of all adults in South Africa will be internet users by 2014.

Free shipping integral in US e-commerce market

E-commerce retailers looking to target the US market must ensure their shipping is either priced low or free-of-charge, according to readings from a new survey. E-commerce retailers looking to target the US market must ensure their shipping is either priced … Continued

US experiencing increase in ecommerce satisfaction

When it comes to purchasing goods and services over the internet, American consumers are finding themselves increasingly satisfied with the channel. When it comes to purchasing goods and services over the internet, American consumers are finding themselves increasingly satisfied with … Continued

“Clicks and bricks” the way forward for modern retailers

“Clicks and bricks” may soon be the best way for retail businesses to operate, one company owner has claimed. “Clicks and bricks” may soon be the best way for retail businesses to operate, one company owner has claimed. Chief executive … Continued

Social media crucial for ecommerce sites

Building relationships with social media users is essential to the success of ecommerce sites, according to advice from searchenginejournal.com. Building relationships with social media users is essential to the success of ecommerce sites, according to advice from searchenginejournal.com. That’s because … Continued

Technology at the centre of retail future

Constantly-evolving conditions for retailers has made e-commerce the biggest investment priority for 2013, ecommerceouttakes.com reports. Constantly-evolving conditions for retailers has made e-commerce the biggest investment priority for 2013, ecommerceouttakes.com reports. According to the newest IT in Retail report, businesses of … Continued

US travel ecommerce hits 100 billion dollar mark

Last year saw spending in the US travel ecommerce sector breach the $100 billion mark for the first time, according to comScore figures cited by skift.com. Last year saw spending in the US travel ecommerce sector breach the $100 billion … Continued