Free delivery offers extended to entice consumers

Many e-commerce companies will extend the period in which they offer free delivery this Christmas, in a bid to entice more shoppers into completing a transaction. Author: Deborah Bates Many e-commerce companies will extend the period in which they offer … Continued

Chinese retailers to capitalise on e-commerce market

Two of China’s biggest retailers, GOME Electrical Appliances Holdings Ltd and Suning Appliance Co Ltd are battling to make the biggest penetration of the country’s booming e-commerce market. Author: Deborah Bates Two of China’s biggest retailers, GOME Electrical Appliances Holdings … Continued

UK consumers keener than US shoppers online

Britons are the world’s fastest eCommerce adopters, preferring to buy a significant number of items online as opposed to in-store, reports The Register. Author: Chris Taylor Britons are the world’s fastest eCommerce adopters, preferring to buy a significant number of … Continued

Online Christmas shopping trends unveiled

2011 looks set to be a record year for consumers buying their Christmas presents online, reports suggest. Author: David Howells 2011 looks set to be a record year for consumers buying their Christmas presents online, reports suggest. With Black Friday … Continued

More than £750 million to be spent online next Monday

A record-breaking amount of money is set to be spent online next Monday, predict financial analysts. Author: Joe Elvin A record-breaking amount of money is set to be spent online next Monday, predict financial analysts. For the last six years, … Continued

America gears up for Black Friday

Retailers and residents throughout America are gearing up for Black Friday, which takes place on Friday November 25th this year – the day after Thanksgiving. Author: Deborah Bates Retailers and residents throughout America are gearing up for Black Friday, which … Continued

E-commerce faring well throughout the world

Various reports have revealed that e-commerce is either faring well at present or set to rise in the coming months. Author: Deborah Bates Various reports have revealed that e-commerce is either faring well at present or set to rise in … Continued

Intel and MasterCard partner for eCommerce security

Ultrabook computer users will experience greater security when shopping online thanks to a collaboration between chipmaker Intel and credit card giant MasterCard. Author: Chris Taylor Ultrabook computer users will experience greater security when shopping online thanks to a collaboration between … Continued

Rakuten tipped to compete with world’s best ecommerce sites

Japanese retail website Rakuten has the potential to compete with the world’s most profitable ecommerce sites, it has been claimed. Author: Joe Elvin Japanese retail website Rakuten has the potential to compete with the world’s most profitable ecommerce sites, it … Continued