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Aussies browse in clicks but shop in mortar
The Australian shopping experience has evolved dramatically over the last decade. Emerging global high street outlets vie for space among newly expanded independent retailers as each offer unique products and services to towns and cities. At the same time, online retail has experienced a boom; widely adopted by business owners and shoppers alike. Despite the […]
Pictures speak louder than words: Pixc’s founder on role of great images in ecommerce
Succeeding in ecommerce goes beyond hawking one’s wares to an online audience. According to Holly Cardew, founder of Pixc, online retailers can increase their sales just by transforming standard product images into awesome ones. Launched in 2013, Pixc provides on-demand product image editing and optimisation to ecommerce stores. To ensure the process of managing and optimising product listings is […]
eBay’s glass ceiling: What one online retailer did to change his fortune
What does a military air traffic controller and an ecommerce guru have in common? Probably nothing – and that’s exactly why Nathan Hartnett gave up his post with the Royal Australian Air Force in 2007. Described by Nathan as “hours of boredom mingled with moments of terror,” his career as an air traffic controller wasn’t […]
Woolworths and eBay team up for delivery pick-ups
Woolworths Ltd and eBay have today announced a partnership that will allow eBay customers to pick up purchases at Woolworths and Big W stores.
Millions of eBay accounts hacked, users advised to change passwords
eBay has today admitted that its database of millions of users has been compromised in a cyber attack.
How to make money from your business clutter
You might have thousands of dollars in unused equipment lying around your office. Here’s how to turn it into cold hard cash.
eTailer? You must ensure customers are safe
For a business to have a successful relationship with consumers online, a certain level of trust must be established, especially if payments are involved. Here’s how to make your customers feel comfortable enough to hand over their credit card details.
Online retail optimism driving move to mCommerce: eBay
After a year of phenomenal growth, Australia’s top online retailers are now beginning to embrace mobile commerce, according to the latest Online Business Index (OBI).
Online sellers want greater investment in domestic shipping infrastructure
eBay sellers want increased innovation and investment in domestic shipping infrastructure to better changing customer expectations and to allow them to better meet customer demand, a new survey has found.
eBay reveals simplified selling process
eBay has announced plans to introduce several improvements and upgrades to its Australian site, designed to boost the usability of the site for sellers.
eBay reports booming year of business
eBay has enjoyed yet another year of strong results, bolstered by rising PayPal membership numbers and strong Christmas figures, as consumers continue to show a desire to spend online.
Top eBay sellers prepare for bumper Christmas
Two thirds of eBay’s top 3000 sellers say they’re confident this Christmas will be their busiest yet.
Online business confidence at record levels – eBay
More than two-thirds of online retailers expressed optimism about the business outlook for the next 12 months, according to an annual survey conducted by eBay.com.au.
ebay labels retailers’ call for GST on imported goods “an unfair attack on consumers”
eBay has criticised calls by Australian retailers to reduce the GST threshold applied to imported goods purchased online, labelling it as an unfair attack on Australian consumers, particularly considering the phenomenal growth of Aussie retailers online.
ATO targets eBay and online traders
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is launching an online data mining offensive on online traders using eBay and The Trading Post websites during the last 3 financial years to catch tax cheats.
ACCC applauds eBay PayPal rule changes
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission welcomes the announcement by eBay that it will change the ebay.com.au website and payment policies to remove the requirement that sellers offer PayPal as a payment option.