Discounts attracting people to online shopping

The e-commerce market may be thriving so much because of the discounts some online shopping sites offer over their traditional counterparts. Author: Deborah Bates The e-commerce market may be thriving so much because of the discounts some online shopping sites … Continued

Australian e-commerce growing at rapid rate

Online shopping is growing ten times faster than its traditional counterpart, according to a report from Yahoo.com. Author: Deborah Bates Online shopping is growing ten times faster than its traditional counterpart, according to a report from Yahoo.com. The latest Online … Continued

High street stores suffering

The British high street is suffering so much that on average, 14 stores are forced to close down every day, Sky.com reports. Author: Deborah Bates The British high street is suffering so much that on average, 14 stores are forced … Continued

Ecommerce linked to quality of life

A study has found a direct correlation between e-commerce and a person’s quality of life, according to Shopsafe.co.uk. Author: Deborah Bates A study has found a direct correlation between e-commerce and a person’s quality of life, according to Shopsafe.co.uk. Undertaken … Continued

App downloads to generate $50bn by 2016

Consumer adoption of tablets and smartphones are boosting the annual revenues from consumer mobile applications. Author: Ashley Curtis Consumer adoption of tablets and smartphones are boosting the annual revenues from consumer mobile applications. That’s according to a report by Juniper … Continued

Facebook set for billion-dollar IPO

Social media giant Facebook has filed for a $5 billion initial public offering (IPO), making many of its employees and investors millionaires, reports The Paypers. Author: Ashley Curtis Social media giant Facebook has filed for a $5 billion initial public … Continued

China’s e-commerce market is growing

Revenue for the Chinese e-commerce market in 2011 is expected to total some 800 billion yuan (£80 billion), according to Chinadaily.com. Author: Deborah Bates Revenue for the Chinese e-commerce market in 2011 is expected to total some 800 billion yuan … Continued