If you want to know what the web will look like in 2011, watch this video [10 Internet Trends for 2011] | Anthill Magazine
If you want to know what the web will look like in 2011, watch this video [10 Internet Trends for 2011]
Can Westfield make a success of its new online mall? « eCommerce Report
Can Westfield make a success of its new online mall?Westfield’s online debut has been so long coming that that competitors, like eBay Australia, have been mocking the company in a current outdoor display advertising campaign (see it at Westfield, buy it online at eBay”).And its new online mall is hardly an innovative or indeed even a particularly attractive online destination.Moreover it has some unusual features that may even cause difficulties for those retailers participating.For example the terms and conditions make it clear that delivery arrangements are entirely the responsibility of the participating retailers.And that payments will be deducted from online shoppers credit-cards as soon as items are shipped.
Free delivery crushes BigBrownBox.com.au? « eCommerce Report
Free delivery crushes BigBrownBox.com.au?The recent massive growth in Australians shopping online hasn’t saved online appliances retailer BigBrownBox.com.au.Publicly listed Thorn Ltd (formerly known as Radio Rentals) has announced its investment in Big Brown Box will be exited by March 2011.
The local daily deals market continues to grow, with group-buying site Jump On It receiving $5 million in funding from global player LivingSocial.The development comes as the group buying scene in Australia becomes even more saturated, with a group of larger players including Jump On It, Cudo, Spreets and Scoopon all fighting it out for their share of the market.Jump On It scores $5 million investment from LivingSocial, takes over local operations - Business news, business advice and information for Australian SMEs | SmartCompany
Ten lessons for SMEs from Australia's web usage boom - Business news, business advice and information for Australian SMEs | SmartCompany
Small businesses can no longer ignore the signs pushing them towards operating online, with new figures from the Australian Media and Communications Authority showing even the most infrequent surfers are spending at least one hour a day, every day on the internet.
Power Retail – Australia's News and Information Resource for the Online and Multichannel Retail Community » Archive » Case Profile: Appliances Online
While some products lend themselves particularly well to selling online, others such as refrigerators, washing machines and hot water systems are the last you think would be readily available to buy in a matter of clicks. Yet, Appliances Online manages to successfully retail appliances and white goods (with an average sale value of $900) to over 60,000 customers nationwide and keep its customers coming back for more!
