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Dimmi rolls in three millionth customer
Proof that online satisfies consumers' demand for convenience.
Getting the physical store future ready
Price, product range and having products in stock are the three key drivers that will get shoppers in-store, according to research from Monash University's ACRS.
Try-on clothes online with VitAiL
VitAiL has launched online add-on technology Bonn, which is an augmented reality mirror application for online retailers.
Online retailing to grow
PwC has predicted that the online shopping market in Australia in 2011 will reach $13.6 billion, a growth of 13 per cent from the $12 billion expenditure in 2010.
Target expands online
The new site is leveraged by multi-channel commerce software vendor Hybris’ B2C commerce platform solution, which allows Target to customise and update the site based on new product developments.
Succeeding in the online space
Known to be Australia's largest online appliance retailer, Appliance Online, reported 2010 Christmas trade increased by 150 per cent over Christmas trading in 2009.
Mobile devices to drive online purchases
Lasoo has also predicted that content, e-commerce, multi-channel integration, customer interaction and return on investments will be other key shopping trends this year.
GUESS Aus keeping up-to-date
After only launching in February 2010, GUESS' online store now provides greater product offering to include watches and jewellery on top of handbags, wallets, shoes and accessories for men and women.
Online is here to stay
Getprice has released its 2011 shopping report, which identifies the online shopping habits and behaviours of over 3000 consumers who visit its site.
Online op-shopping
The online Salvos Store has been launched to coincide with the charity's 'Shopping with a Conscience' campaign, which aims to inspire Australians to shop with the environment and community in mind.
GST-free weekend on eStore.com.au
In response to the escalating row over imposing GST on international online sales, independent online IT retailer estore.com.au offered customers a GST-free weekend on goods.
Online retailing is here to stay
To help retailers better understand the opportunities of online retailing, the federal government will hold an online retail forum in early 2011.
Inquiry into online retailing to begin
With more local retailers finding it tough to compete against international competitors in the online realm, the federal government has announced the Productivity Commission will launch an inquiry into the future of Australian retail.
Top online searches this Christmas
SLI Systems has revealed some top consumer online searches that retailers need to take note of as they prepare their sites and inventories for the holiday buying frenzy.
Domestic online retail is booming
The study, which was carried out in conjunction with Forrester Research and The Leading Edge, also showed that while there’s a surge in overseas online shopping, domestically eCommerce is also growing rapidly.
Online shopping strengthens
Independent online price comparison site Shopbot.com.au has released details that online buying activity in Australia is continuing to surge despite a lot of uncertainty in the retail market.
Getprice prepares for e-tailing boom
The chief executive officer of Getprice Chris Hitchen has appointed Prue Cox as the company's business development manager.
Online customer service needs a boost
A survey has revealed that only five per cent of Australians consumers feel that a company has exceeded their online customer service expectations, according to a new study commissioned by RightNow.
Trash for cash on eBay
A recent study conducted by Galaxy Research for eBay revealed that Australian households are hoarding 120 million unwanted items worth more than $5 billion.
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