Don't mess with the platform - enhance the e-commerce experience
[Joe Chung] As I watch the world economy spiraling downward, I thank my lucky stars that I happen to work in one of the few industries that is expected to grow despite the downturn. Nonetheless, online retailers are going to face slower growth than we were all predicting even a few weeks ago, and the industry is being forced to completely reevaluate budgets and priorities. 17 Nov 2008 11:06
Nintendo opens online gaming outlet
Nintendo SA is launching a new online store, enabling gaming enthusiasts to order both the latest releases as well as back-issues of their favourite Wii and DS Lite games direct from the site. 13 Nov 2008 12:52
All the 2008 SA E-Commerce Awards winners
The winners of the 2008 South African E-Commerce Awards, hosted by Jump Shopping, were announced yesterday, Monday, 10 November 2008. Winning the most awards this year was eDreams.co.za. 11 Nov 2008 09:26
Keedo gets kitted online
Keedo, a Proudly South African children's clothing company, is taking its shopping experience online with the launch of their new website. 7 Nov 2008 12:33
A true internet model for e-commerce fulfillment
[Mark Ayotte] The old-school approach to order fulfillment doesn't fly for many Internet retailers. Warehousing, packing, shipping and return-order processing are labour-intensive and time-consuming. This has led to a growing trend among online sellers - the use of Web technologies to automate order fulfillment. 4 Nov 2008 11:53
Online shopping drops with consumer confidence
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: An industry report released Tuesday shows that US visits to online shops have been sinking along with consumer confidence as retailers brace for a stingy Christmas gift-giving season. 30 Oct 2008 11:41
Getting your site to play well with all browsers
[Imad Mouline] Internet Explorer is always working on a new version, Firefox is growing in use, Safari is riding Mac's rise in popularity, and now even Google has its own browser. Developers for e-commerce sites must ensure that their pages work for all users, or else sales will suffer. Here are a few guidelines for making your site looks right regardless of which browser the visitor is using. 27 Oct 2008 06:06
Amazon shares nosedive on grim outlook
[Rachel Metz] Amazon.com said Wednesday that its profit climbed 48% in the third quarter, but the company reduced its full-year sales outlook, showing that the online retailer cannot escape the weak economy. Its shares dived in after-hours trading. 24 Oct 2008 11:26
Intellectual property pointers for enterprising e-tailers
[Vivian Wagner] Getting into the online retail business is tricky stuff. Aside from the difficulties any business faces, e-tailers must also worry about whether they're violating anyone's intellectual property. A few IP attorneys offer some tips for navigating the tough waters. 24 Oct 2008 06:07
eBay slams door on ivory traders
Online auctioneer and retailer eBay has banned the sale of ivory products on its Web site to help protect African and Asian elephants. 23 Oct 2008 06:14
The ultimate online shopping experience, Part 2: features and functionality
[Julian Chu] Part 1 of this series explores principles that should be applied to online customer experience strategy development. This second part discusses the most important tactical principles to follow when re-designing your site and provide specific examples of ways they are used on e-commerce sites today. 20 Oct 2008 12:48
Zappos.com: These boots were made for e-commerce
[Pam Baker] Among dreamy startups and salty e-commerce veterans alike, Zappos.com appears to be the golden grail - certainly one blessed, at least, with heavenly rewards. "Zappos is the Amazon of the shoe business, and its model is extremely difficult to mimic," Gene Alvarez, vice president of research at Gartner (and former employee of shoe-biz powerhouse, Nine West Group), told the E-Commerce Times. 17 Oct 2008 06:06
The ultimate online shopping experience, Part 1: strategy and design
[Julian Chu] The retail marketplace has become intensely competitive, as retailers increasingly compete across traditional segment boundaries, brands expand their direct-to-consumer channels, and consumers exercise their growing power to seek out the best value for their buck. In addition, consumer expectations are on the rise, as they continue to have rich and immersive experiences elsewhere on the Web. 13 Oct 2008 10:29
Next page>>
Connected by: Uninet
