China fully embracing ecommerce, suggests report

An increase in competition is cited as the catalyst for a rise in ecommerce in China. An increase in competition is cited as the catalyst for a rise in ecommerce in China. That’s according to new figures from research firm … Continued

Indians embrace mobile shopping

A study conducted by mobile advertising network InMobi has found that online shopping via a mobile device is becoming increasingly popular in India. Researchers originally set out to discover just how many hours Indian mobile users spend on their devices, … Continued

Study highlights ecommerce activity in run-up to Christmas

A new survey suggests that many shoppers will be heading into cyberspace to purchase gifts in the run-up to Christmas. That’s the result of MarketLive’s 4th Annual ‘Mindset of a Multi-Channel Shopper’ survey, cited by retail-digital.com. It revealed customers in … Continued

Facebook testing ‘want’ button for retailers

Social media giant, Facebook, is teaming up with a number of retailers to trial a ‘Want’ button which allows users to identify a product they desire, reports warc.com. The ‘Want’ button allows users to click on images of products and … Continued

Christmas to bring increased sales in US, claims group

In an unsurprising turn of events, Americans are expected to spend more during what’s traditionally described as the busiest shopping season of the year – November and December. In an unsurprising turn of events, Americans are expected to spend more … Continued

Chinese consumers set to spend more, report reveals

Consumers in China have been described as a ‘beacon of hope’ for ecommerce due to their heightened spending intentions, according to the Boston Consulting Group. Consumers in China have been described as a ‘beacon of hope’ for ecommerce due to … Continued