It's not even December yet and companies are already getting the Christmas fever. Who could blame them, the holiday season is the best time of the year for retailers and everyone is gearing up for a piece of the action. Google is not missing out either and is sprucing out its Product Search with several new fea... |
24 November 2009
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The well-known online pay service PayPal has recently announced the launch of a new account type called Student Account, a safer method for teenagers to make online payments when shopping online or in stores (using the Student Card), while also offering parents a wide range of supervising possibilities. The new acc... |
12 August 2009
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According to leading experts at the University of Southampton, scientists at the institution are on the verge of completing the first-ever computerized agent, able to manage and negotiate the best online deals for buyers and sellers. Plans are to have the first operational models ready by this Christmas, in time for ... |
6 August 2009
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A new study ordered by PayPal and conducted by comScore found that almost half of the Internet users surveyed had abandoned an online shopping cart in the previous three weeks. The most common cause was high shipping costs, using the site for comparison and financial reasons. The value of the shopping carts was of $1... |
24 June 2009
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A new start-up wants you to never run out of household items like toothpaste, detergent and, yes, toilet paper. Alice.com looks like your average online retailer and, for the consumer, functions just like one too. But things are a lot more interesting than you would normally expect, behind the scene. “Brian an... |
23 June 2009
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On account of the economic downturn, several states are pondering the possibility of starting to collect taxes on Internet purchases, in an attempt to address the worsening state of their budgets. Naturally, the move sparked vivid controversy, and online stores are thoroughly displeased with the proposed measure, as ... |
13 January 2009
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In the second quarter of 2008, video games, consoles and game-related accessories were Americans' favorite items when it came to online shopping. This industry developed the most, the growth rate being of 73%, which is 60% more than the total increase of online purchases. Americans also proved that they had take... |
1 August 2008
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Nowadays, even people who shop for pet food or other products that don't require such a rigorous previous research rely on the Internet for learning more about their purchases. A survey conducted by Nielsen Online shows that 44% of the people who own pets make a previous documentation on the Internet to find out... |
22 July 2008
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Have you ever bought clothes without actually trying them first? Maybe it's time you do so. Intellfit's Virtual Fitting Room at Philadelphia airport offers a free service that lets you get the perfect fit without the hassle of trying the clothes. Philadelphia Airport is the first one in the U.S. to host Int... |
30 March 2007
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