eCommerce News

The latest BIA/Kelsey survey on mobile searches finds mobile local searches are primed to surpass desktop local searches by 2015.

In a piece for Daily Finance, Barbara Thau identified some mobile shopping trends that will affect the way shoppers buy from online stores and how retailers will attract and retain these shoppers.

Retailers not yet taking advantage of the digital sphere are missing out on numerous opportunities to engage customers, interact with potential shoppers and direct purchases to online payment gateways.

A recent report from IBIS World found innovations in the online retail industry have made it one of the top growing sectors for 2012.

The world's largest online marketplace, Amazon, recently showed interest in setting up a warehouse in Australia.

A recent report from Deloitte named two Australian retailers, Woolworths and Wesfarmers, in the top 25 retailers in the world.

Forrester's "Asia Pacific Online Retail Forecast, 2011" revealed the average Australian online shopper spends $2,000 a year in online stores.

A new study of digital behaviour trends of consumers found four distinct digital shopping personalities.

Reuters reported that many Australian retailers face extinction if they do not embrace the digital shopping trend and develop an online store or mobile payment option.

Australian Fashion Week is attracting a plethora of talented designers ready to showcase their pieces, as well as a growing number of online retailers looking to acquire new designer items to sell on an online store.