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

Catch up or lose out, experts say

If traditional store-owners don’t catch up with the ever-changing world of retail, they could lose out – not just on profits, but on recurring customers too. Author: Deborah Bates If traditional store-owners don’t catch up with the ever-changing world of … Continued

Convenience of e-commerce is attractive, claims psychologist

E-commerce is continuing to make waves in the lives of shoppers due to its convenience. Author: Ashley Curtis E-commerce is continuing to make waves in the lives of shoppers due to its convenience. That’s according to internet psychologist Graham Jones, … Continued

North American mobile and social commerce to grow

A new report suggests that mobile and social commerce in North America will continue to increase in popularity during 2012, reports Market Watch. Author: Ashley Curtis A new report suggests that mobile and social commerce in North America will continue … Continued

2011 figures show e-commerce growth in China

E-commerce sales in China increased by 66 per cent in 2011, according to a recent report. Author: Richard Towey E-commerce sales in China increased by 66 per cent in 2011, according to a recent report. Improved website hosting, better service … Continued

Reports show American e-commerce to continue growing

Reports from yStats.com and Global Industry Analysts (GIA) have found that America’s booming e-commerce market is set to grow even further. Author: Deborah Bates Reports from yStats.com and Global Industry Analysts (GIA) have found that America’s booming e-commerce market is … Continued