Online retailers must know their audience

Online retailers must have complete knowledge of their target audience’s shopping habits in order to fully take advantage of the medium Online retailers must have complete knowledge of their target audience’s shopping habits in order to fully take advantage of … Continued

Retail stores struggle to stop ‘showrooming’

The prevalence of e-commerce is reducing high street retailers to ‘showrooms’, where shoppers travel to try out a product before buying it cheaper online. Author: Joe Elvin That’s the verdict of Best Buy interim CEO Mike Mikan, who admits that … Continued

Older shoppers embracing e-commerce

Online purchases by over-50s consumers are up by a quarter in the last two years. Author: Ashley Curtis That’s according to new research by Saga Platinum, which suggests the 25 percent rise in online purchases now accounts for £1 in … Continued

China tops e-commerce index

China’s burgeoning e-commerce market has driven the country to the top of the latest Retail E-commerce Index. Author: Ashley Curtis China’s burgeoning e-commerce market has driven the country to the top of the latest Retail E-commerce Index by global consumer … Continued

SA’s duty-free threshold should be increased

A DHL Express representative has suggested that the duty-free threshold applied to goods imported into South Africa should be increased. Author: Deborah Bates A DHL Express representative has suggested that the duty-free threshold applied to goods imported into South Africa … Continued

Growth of Scottish e-commerce praised

The growth rate of e-commerce in Scotland has been described as a major development for the industry, shopsafe.co.uk reports. Author: Ashley Curtis The growth rate of e-commerce in Scotland has been described as a major development for the industry, shopsafe.co.uk … Continued

European leaders urged to invest in e-commerce

European leaders have been urged to boost their investment in e-commerce by members of the European Commission. Author: Joe Elvin European leaders have been urged to boost their investment in e-commerce by members of the European Commission. In the latest … Continued

Internet popular for online shopping, claims report

The internet is a hugely popular avenue for Europeans looking to make an online payment for goods and services. Author: Ashley Curtis The internet is a hugely popular avenue for Europeans looking to make an online payment for goods and … Continued