E-commerce trends (by Google, who else)

It is amazing to see how much data Google actually holds and what they could do with it. You don’t always realise it, but it only hits you when they launch a new tool. Their new e-commerce trends tool is called Google Checkout Trends. The tool is similar to Google Web Search Trends, except that [...]

Buy online, Payoffline.com

With 18% of internet users still thinking it’s too risky to shop on the web (source: GetSafeOnline), it’s clear that there is a big opportunity out there for etailers that can persuade these wily refuseniks that e-commerce is safe. One thing that might help them is PayOffline – a system launched in August 2007 that [...]

Microsoft to acquire Shopzilla?

It is becoming more likely that E.W. Scripps, (NYSE: SSP) will sell Shopzilla. More and more rumors tend to support this, although this is not the case according to CEO Ken Lowe… But if you read between the lines:
“Shopzilla is a top online comparison shopping service in the US… [but] I wish I could say [...]

Important role for Germany

According to eMarketer Britain may lead Europe in Internet penetration, online advertising spending and e-commerce revenues, but Germany has the largest online population. At the center of the continent, Germany—with its technical expertise—will play a critical role in Europe’s online future.
While consumers and advertisers in Britain were generally quick to [...]