“Historic” ecommerce levels for Australia

The Australian e-commerce industry experienced “historic” levels of activity over the festive season, according to a report from powerretail.com.au. Author: Deborah Bates The Australian e-commerce industry experienced “historic” levels of activity over the festive season, according to a report from … Continued

Tablet-driven shopping predicted for 2012

Reports have suggested that over the coming 12 months, online shopping will be driven by those using tablet devices. Author: Deborah Bates Reports have suggested that over the coming 12 months, online shopping will be driven by those using tablet … Continued

Embracing e-commerce key to surviving recession

Embracing e-commerce is the best way for small businesses to survive the recession, it has been claimed. Author: Joe Elvin Embracing e-commerce is the best way for small businesses to survive the recession, it has been claimed. Ahmed Fahour, who … Continued

Boost for online shopping over festive season

Countries around the world experienced a boost in online shopping throughout the 2011/12 festive period, according to several reports. Author: Deborah Bates Countries around the world experienced a boost in online shopping throughout the 2011/12 festive period, according to several … Continued

Global Christmas spending patterns emerge

The picture surrounding this year’s all important Christmas spend is slowly becoming clearer, with US residents showing an increased willingness to spend online, UK retailers enjoying bumper high-street figures and New Zealanders preferring to shop before the sales. Author: Chris … Continued

Card sucharges to be banned in the UK

The British government has ruled that “excessive” credit and debit card surcharges will be banned by December 2012, BBC News reports. Author: Elizabeth Smythe The British government has ruled that “excessive” credit and debit card surcharges will be banned by … Continued

Asia B2C eCommerce on the rise, finds report

Asia’s thirst for E-Commerce is growing but in some areas more than others, a comprehensive market report has revealed. Author: Chris Taylor Asia’s thirst for E-Commerce is growing but in some areas more than others, a comprehensive market report has … Continued

Drunken shopping a boost for online retailers

A new phenomenon of drunken shopping is benefiting online merchants, Retail Wire reports. Author: Elizabeth Smythe A new phenomenon of drunken shopping is benefiting online merchants, Retail Wire reports. It would appear that an increasing number of people are logging … Continued

Closer collaboration needed to ensure card security compliance

Firms must work closer with their credit card payment processor to improve their data security standards governing payment services. Author: Chris Taylor Firms must work closer with their credit card payment processor to improve their data security standards governing payment … Continued

Online shopping strong in US, figures show

Online shopping in the USA remained very strong in December, with the myriad special days earmarked for large sales helping to boost sales. Author: Deborah Bates Online shopping in the USA remained very strong in December, with the myriad special … Continued