Tag: Online Shopping

Google expects shopping-related search traffic to skyrocket in the lead-up to Christmas, as Australians do their online research before heading to stores or placing orders online.

A new e-marketplace has been launched to facilitate online trading and networking in the gift and homewares industry.

Google data released today shows 2011 will be the biggest year yet for online retail, with a 29 percent increase in shopping related searches year-on-year – and retailers need to think mobile to meet consumer demands.

Julian Smith blogs about how the online marketplace is impacting the take-up of new technology.

“Consumers are more receptive to purchasing low risk, inexpensive items online (such as music or e-books), and it will take time for people to become comfortable with the notion of buying expensive products..”

Two thirds of eBay’s top 3000 sellers say they’re confident this Christmas will be their busiest yet.

BigCommerce has opened its platform to global developers via the new RESTful API, as it aims to build the world’s first e-commerce platform.

New statistics show 1 in 4 local consumers support the idea of a ‘try-on’ retail fee, designed to steer consumers away from trying goods in-store before buying them online.

The operators of CatchOfTheDay, Scoopon and Groceryrun.com.au say they’re on track to double revenue this financial year, with strong sales growth recorded across all three businesses.

LivingSocial has outgrown its rivals to become the clear leader in the local group buying market, according to Telsyte’s latest report.

Julian Smith blogs about getting your business online to get the most out of the Christmas sales season.

“With only 66 sleeps to go, I’m urging all SME retailers to get on board, and get online. If you’re not trading online, you’re missing a huge chunk of the market…”