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    Tastes change under the weight of recession  Nov 22, 2008
    A sales assistant in the Oxford Street Apple Computer store last week quite freely suggested browsing in the store but buying online because it was cheaper. Why would she be so blatant. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    IBeam parent buying online dating startup  Nov 20, 2008
    IBeam parent buying online dating service startup - Business First of Columbus ... IBeam parent buying online dating service startup. (Columbus Business First, OH)

    High-street shopping losing appeal in plugged-in Asia  Nov 20, 2008
    "With almost four in five Internet users buying online, people in Asia Pacific are taking full advantage of the global shopping experience that the Internet provides," Mohamad Hafidz, Visa's regional head for e-Commerce in the Asia Pacific said in a statement. Nearly a quarter of the world's population -- roughly 1. (Scientific American)

    Stay in the holiday spirit, but keep the cash  Nov 16, 2008
    When buying online, check to see if the store is offering a coupon code. "There are literally thousands of sites that list coupon codes," said Kim Danger, founder of Minnesota-based that helps parents pinch pennies. (Boston Globe)

    China's Online Shopping  Nov 14, 2008
    Our findings suggest it is a lack of credit cards and other payment options, rather than a cultural aversion to buying online, that has curtailed the growth of e-commerce in China ... Chinese consumers are curious about buying online, even if they haven't done it before; if they encounter no hassles, they will surely continue to make purchases online. (Forbes -- Technology)

    Plug into these electronics' savings  Nov 13, 2008
    Whether buying online or in a brick-and-mortar store, CR recommends the following 10 money-savings secrets that can help consumers stick to their budget this holiday season ... Buying online can be better. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Use a Tripod Or Monopod To Steady a...  Nov 11, 2008
    Most tripods and monopods for the European market use a 3/8" thread, but can be adapted to American-market camera supports by buying a reducer bushing. At some online stores, these bushings can be purchased for less than five dollars. Quick-Release Plates: Research Before Purchase A quick-release plate will allow you to remove the camera quickly to take a handheld shot. Even if your tripod or monopod did not come with one, the plate is also sold separately. Make sure your camera and its support... (Suite101.com)

    • Retailers mark a return to layaway plans  Nov 11, 2008
    Layaway is also catching on with shoppers who prefer buying online. e-Layaway. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Sex Problems Can Follow Breast Cancer  Nov 11, 2008
    The release said many felt comfortable buying such products in parties held by friends or support groups, but were less comfortable buying online or from adult stores. The report was published Nov. 4 in the journal Cancer Nursing. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Net Some Holiday Savings  Nov 6, 2008
    A point to keep in mind when buying online is to stick to your shopping list. Many online retailers try go for the up-sell at check out, suggesting other items or package deals. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Tweeter to shutter remaining stores  Nov 4, 2008
    As she stopped in front of Tweeter's window on Boylston Street, Spilke explained that she used to shop at Tweeter stores but now does most of her electronics buying online. And these days, she's doing very little shopping at all. (Boston Globe)

    Cozy up for winter  Nov 2, 2008
    Avoid buying online unless you ve experienced the mattress you are buying. Ask if they will take the old mattress when they deliver the new one. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    The inside view of Microsoft's cloud strategy  Nov 1, 2008
    Are people going to be buying online. Deploying online. (InfoWorld)

    Consumer Reports: Amazon.Com, B&H, and Crutchfield.Com Among the Top Rated of 36 Electronics Stores  Oct 31, 2008
    10 Ways to Save Money When Buying Electronics Whether buying online or in a brick-and-mortar store, Consumer Reports recommends the following 10 money-savings secrets that can help consumers stick to their budget this holiday season ... Buying online can be better. (PR Newswire)

    Wrestling with computers: Seven ways to save money using your computer  Oct 27, 2008
    If you want it now or are not comfortable buying online, go directly to your local store s Web site for the online prices. Oftentimes these are much less than the in-store prices. (Kingston Mariner, MA)

    Deciphering the rewards system  Oct 26, 2008
    Buying online from specific retailers, for instance, can return up to 5 percent. Final word: Not a bad choice. (Boston Globe)

    Paws for effect  Oct 15, 2008
    It's also important to be mindful of the barriers to buying online. Behind the slick pictures and polished design of the Miyow & Barkley website, Griffiths makes a point to offer personal service (she sends a personal confirmation email to every customer) and includes precise sizing charts to ensure the clothing fits. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Which Comparison Shopping Site Is Best?  Oct 11, 2008
    "Even if you're not buying online, it's an important way to raise price consciousness," says Edgar Dworsky, founder of , a consumer advocate. "You'll have some perspective on whether the prices you see [in stores] are good ones.". (SmartMoney)

    eBay to slash workforce by 1,000  Oct 7, 2008
    As it announced the job cuts, eBay also said it had gone on the acquisition trail, buying online payments site Bill Me Later. EBay also said it had bought two Danish classified advertising websites. (BBC News -- Technology)

    Sponsored-link ads on Internet play campaign role  Sep 8, 2008
    And partisan groups are buying online ads to boost their candidates as never before. "The Web has become the new battleground," says Kevin Lee, CEO of search advertising consultancy Didit. (USA Today -- Tech)

    How hazardous are herbal remedies?  Aug 29, 2008
    Buying online treatments for any medical condition "is a gamble", Fraser noted. Herbal products aren't just being bought and used to treat medical ailments. (Hindu)

    EBay plans to deemphasize online-auction model  Aug 20, 2008
    "Buying online has changed," said Scot Wingo, chief executive of the market research firm ChannelAdvisor. "Retail sites no longer make customers choose between convenience and price.". (Boston Globe)

    Amazon.com buying Canadian used bookseller AbeBooks  Aug 3, 2008
    com Inc. said it s buying online bookseller AbeBooks for an undisclosed price. AbeBooks is based in Victoria, British Columbia, and has more than 110 million books, primarily used, for sale on its various websites worldwide. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)

    Blinkx Remote aggregates web TV  Jul 31, 2008
    " Blinkx claims that its patented video search engine can filter out video spam, illegal clips and inappropriate material. Furthermore, Blinkx Remote users will be able to sign up to receive alerts through RSS or email when a new show is posted. Blinkx Remote is available now in the UK. A US version is in the works, but no date has been confirmed. Tags: Further reading Related articles Related whitepapers Related jobs Do you agree? Most read stories Most commented stories Search vnunet IThound... (VNUNet.com)

    O2 still reeling from iPhone rush  Jul 26, 2008
    "We are confident that all customers who want an iPhone 3G will get one by the end of the summer.' The retail only policy will also apply to the iPhone upgrade program, which lets users trade in the first-generation iPhone for the new handset in exchange for an extended commitment on their contract. iPhone buyers in the UK can also obtain the handset from Carphone Warehouse and Apple retail stores. O2's struggles are only a small part of a worldwide iPhone 3G shortage. US carrier AT&T has warned... (VNUNet.com)

    Risks In Ordering Drugs By Internet On The Rise  Jul 21, 2008
    ScienceDaily (July 20, 2008) A report from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy concludes that consumers are facing a growing risk of getting counterfeit drugs because of rising Internet sales of medical drugs, projected to reach upwards of 75 billion by 2010. The report calls for stronger enforcement legislation than current proposals in Congress. (Science Daily)

    UK shoppers spend 145m a day online  Jul 18, 2008
    The 26-year-old horticulturist finds buying online useful for work and is also going to the high street far less for her personal items. She said: "It's great for plants, I do recommend it to customers if they are looking for something very specialised but I also use it to find particular plants I'm looking for that aren't available locally.". (Scotsman)

    PM Lee says public sector should embrace entrepreneurial culture  Jul 18, 2008
    Charles Wong, managing director of Charles International, said: "US online business is big. If we can have just 10 per cent of people buying online from us, easily, it's millions of people. If you are selling 30 US dollars, that's like 30 million US dollars immediately.". Another key area is educating the young about running a business. (Channelnewsasia.com)

    Oyster card system clams up  Jul 15, 2008
    " Once the error was discovered turnstiles were left open to stop anyone else having their cards wiped. TFL has now taken on 150 temporary staff to handle the replacement of cards. An investigation has now been launched to find the precise cause of the problem. Tags: Further reading There is such a thing as a free ride Londoners' travel information up for grabs Mind the gap Barclaycard and Computer Cab hook up on Wave and Pay service Related articles New passwords on the way to website owners... (VNUNet.com)

    Internet Shopping: A Time and Money...  Jul 15, 2008
    For those who want to begin buying online but are nervous or have questions, it s best to start out with a large, well-known retailer such as Target. Nationwide retailers and established sites like Overstock. (Suite101.com)

    MP3 sales soar at 7digital  Jul 13, 2008
    " Since the introduction of EMI and Warner Music's DRM-free catalogues, 7digital.com has been attracting record numbers of iPod and iPhone users, as well as those using Samsung, Nokia, BlackBerry and Sony Walkman devices and mobile phones. The site was also the leading MP3 retailer of the new Coldplay album Viva la Vida, beating competitors HMV, Play.com, Tesco, Woolworths and Napster. However, it was pipped by iTunes as the overall digital retailer of the album. 7digital now boasts around four... (VNUNet.com)

    Looking for a new ride?  Jul 13, 2008
    Unfortunately, buying online simply adds to the cost of transporting the vehicle to her lot. Plus, she has no idea about the quality of the vehicleshes buying sight unseen. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    As In Regular Commerce, E-Commerce Outlook Iffy  Jul 13, 2008
    The convenience of buying online from home on a PC instead of using gas to drive to a store is less of an advantage when consumers have less money to spend, Mulpuru says. Now Less Optimistic. (Investors Business Daily)

    Red faces at Daily Mail after data loss  Jul 8, 2008
    " The news will be highly embarrassing to the paper, which has run many news and comment pieces on the government s data loss mistakes. Melanie Philips, columnist for the Daily Mail, was particularly scathing of one civil servant who lost his laptop. One's mouth just drops open at all this, she wrote. Clearly, the depth of official incompetence in Britain is simply fathomless and inexhaustible. And, maybe, that's all there is to any of it. Tags: Further reading Procedures have not translated... (VNUNet.com)

    Myth Buster: Overexposure Often Marks Tops  Jul 1, 2008
    CEO Jeff Bezos was named Time Magazine's Person of the Year, a pick that lauded not just the visionary executive but the revolutionary concept of buying online. Despite this publicity coup, it was a death sentence for the stock, and not just because the tech-stock bubble burst. (Investors Business Daily)

    Virgin Media loses 3000 customer bank details  Jun 25, 2008
    We are very sorry this situation has occurred and for the inconvenience this has caused our customers," said the company statement. Virgin has reported the data loss to the Office of the Information Commissioner (ICO), which is investigating the incident. A spokeswoman for the ICO told VNUnet that the investigation has only just begun and no decision has yet been made as to what action will be taken against Virgin Media Under the newly enacted Criminal Justice and Immigration Act the ICO has the... (VNUNet.com)

    Adobe issues critical fix  Jun 25, 2008
    Yes, it's exactly the same as buying online here. Yes, you can often pick up a real bargain. (VNUNet.com)

    Why selling the Pill online could put women's health at risk  Jun 24, 2008
    By buying online, a patient's health is not monitored. There is simply no substitute for seeing a GP when a woman - whatever her age - wants to take the Pill. (Daily Mail)

    EU to tear down cross-border Web shopping barriers  Jun 20, 2008
    Kuneva also wants to crack down on unannounced fees and charges faced by consumers buying online, and practices such as the use of pre-checked boxes for buying costly options like insurance when buying travel tickets. (Editing by David Cowell and Tony Austin). (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    10 Ways to Cut Wedding Costs  Jun 20, 2008
    " Even if table linens and chair covers are provided, blank walls and basic furnishings require more in the way of flowers, lights and other accoutrements. On the other hand, building features like fireplaces, fountains, gardens and even crown molding can reduce or eliminate the need for decorations. 3) Rent a cake At up to $15 per slice, haute couture cakes may be wow-worthy, but they often unnecessarily weigh on a couple's budget. You don't have to spend a small fortune to get that elaborate... (SmartMoney)

    Your Turn: The  Jun 17, 2008
    This is not a handheld phenomenon, though, since DS games still cost around $20 more locally compared to buying online. It seems strange, then, that the figures indicate that Sony products have the smallest difference between local retail and online purchase (PSP) and the largest (PS3 games and Dual Shock 3 controller). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Think locally for shopping choices  Jun 12, 2008
    mkjnhg wrote on Jun 5, 2008 1:50 PM:" The village needs to realize that they cannot charge outrageous prices as well. I have lived up here for 24 years and do not shop in the village for that reason. Yes now a days it doesnt' make sense to drive dth for one item just to save a few pennies, but folks are buying online and saving their trips dth for when they have lots to buy.Also I would shop in the village more if merchants hired employees that actually cared about their customers. Most do not.... (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)

    Online Pharmacies: Dangerous Prescription?  Jun 1, 2008
    Then there are people who say they're too embarrassed or too busy to get to the doctor, and that buying online is easier and more private. But that creates another serious problem: People are looking to the Internet to diagnose their own illnesses, then searching for the recommended drugs online, leaving doctors completely out of the equation - a very dangerous practice. (CBS News)

    Planning Classroom Resources  May 25, 2008
    Consider Buying Online Resources for Computer Learning. With the rapid pace of technology learning, teachers need to be on the ball with all types of computer learning resources such as learning games. (Suite101.com)

    Canadian Lawrence Hill captures Commonwealth Writers' Prize  May 20, 2008
    Media and entertainment company CBS Corp. is buying online news and information provider CNET Networks Inc. for $1. 8 billion US in cash, the two companies announced Thursday. (CBC.ca)

    Subsc00001174ribe  May 14, 2008
    Select if you are buying online access for multiple users. I want to subscribe to. (Nature News Service)

    Tips to ease the impacts of airline fees  May 13, 2008
    Buying a ticketUnless you're buying online, talking to a human being will cost you. American is charging $20 to buy a ticket at the airport. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Teenage clicksUnder-18s are going online to buy alcohol and pornography  May 10, 2008
    That's great if it's a CD, book or generic product being procured but that self-same ease of purchase is increasingly of concern to parents who can no longer control what their children are buying online. Young people are using the anonymity of the web to buy all types of products suitable only for adults - made easy by purchasing prepaid credit cards which don't require stringent proof of age. (BBC News -- UK)

    Consumer Campaign Launched to Offset a Million Tons of Carbon by 2012  Apr 21, 2008
    Marketing manager Nadeem Azam said: "As people actually get paid to offset their carbon, we believe this will increase awareness on climate change and encourage more people to go green." "We estimate an average family can offset their entire carbon emissions just by buying the things they buy anyway and still pocket about GBP380 every year, without spending a penny extra." "It will take less than 1% of UK people buying online to support this campaign to reach this million ton target." froggybank... (PR Newswire)

    You can be an adventurer - got a checkbook?  Apr 20, 2008
    You can save $4 per ticket by buying online. Visit. (Boston Globe)

    Affordable Wedding Flowers  Apr 14, 2008
    As always, read the fine print and return policy before buying online. celebrity writers. (Suite101.com)

    Journal-ist: Freedom of Choice  Apr 13, 2008
    He calls these "hedonistic motivations" and learned that consumers prone to them had a tendency toward "unplanned and hasty" buying online. To capitalize on such motivations, online vendors can design Web sites that stir feelings of technological control and adventure -- not so much with jungle motifs, but by promoting ideas of newness. (FastCompany)

    Yahoo set to become one-stop shop for display ads  Apr 8, 2008
    Besides relying on engineering developed by its own engineers, Amp draws on technology that Yahoo picked up by buying online ad service Right Media and Blue Lithium last year for a total of $781 million. Selling advertisers on Amp may prove to be easier than convincing Yahoo's shareholders that the new platform is a better bet than selling to Microsoft, whose unsolicited takeover offer was initially valued at $44. (India Times)

    Online retailing hits a plateau  Apr 1, 2008
    THE image of the rapidly growing online retail market has suffered a blow with new research suggesting timid traditional retailers are behind behind a surprise plateau in the number of people buying online ... As a result those already buying online were now restricting their behaviour while those who have never purchased online said they had not intention of starting anytime soon. (The Australian)

    It pays to shop around  Mar 31, 2008
    " Getprice currently aggregates from about 400 retailers in Australia, the majority of which are online-only outlets. "Our model is to take every day an update of the prices and products the shops are selling and then categorise it and present that as a price comparison for users," says Mr Hitchen. He believes there is now "a lot less" fear amongst Australian consumers about buying online. "Even the credit card companies are now providing a guarantee to the consumer that their purchase is safe,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    National Home Show: two-for-one admission offered by the homeowner's bank on Laurentian Bank Day  Mar 19, 2008
    To benefit, visitors must first visit the National Home Show's Web site at , and enter the code "Laurentienne" while buying online tickets. On this day, the Bank invites people to visit its booth, located right in the middle of the showroom, and test their knowledge by participating in "Are you an expert?", an interactive quiz on housing. (Canada Newswire)

    Microsoft buying online ad firm Rapt  Mar 15, 2008
    said it's buying online advertising company for an undisclosed amount. San Francisco-based Rapt provides digital media publishers with technology and information regarding how much to charge for digital advertising. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)

    Sellers beware, scammers  Mar 3, 2008
    It is a risk to take when buying online. Posted by: sarah on March 3, 2008 3:08 PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Apple Hits Second Place in US Retail Music Sales  Mar 1, 2008
    Legal downloads from online retailers like iTunes now account for 10 percent of the total music acquired in the US. The number of people buying online music increased 5 million to 29 million this year over last. According to NPD, sales growth was largely driven by consumers age 36 to 50. (PC World)

    Microsoft buys Israeli online advertising company  Mar 1, 2008
    is buying online advertising targeting company of Tel Aviv, Israel. The purchase price wasn't disclosed but reports from Israel indicate that the Redmond software giant (NASDAQ: MSFT) paid between $20 million and $30 million for the 2-year-old company. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)

    Yahoo Relaunches Its Online Video Service  Feb 16, 2008
    Yahoo (nasdaq: - - ), which just announced buying online video tech provider Maven Networks, has quietly relaunched its consumer video service. The service, which has been retooled a few times and hasn t been a big competition to the likes of YouTube and others, still has the traffic funnel of Yahoo, so has to be taken into contention. (Forbes -- Business)

    Brewers notes: Parking changes unveiled  Feb 16, 2008
    " For weekend games, prices are up $2-$3 for game-day purchases. General parking will cost $10 and preferred $18. For all other dates, including Monday-Thursday games, the two exhibitions against the Royals in late March and the "Spring Madness" dates from May 9-12, general parking remains $8, both for advance- and day-of-game purchase. Preferred parking is $12 in advance and $15 on game day. For all dates but Opening Day, the price of bus parking remains the same: $25 in advance and $40 on game... (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)

    Jam Session a unique experience  Feb 14, 2008
    Fans buying online are advised to use TicketMaster's Ticket Fast print at home system to avoid lines at will call Friday night. Tickets are $20, plus convenience charges. (Nola.com -- Sports)

    Yahoo Acquires Video Service for $160M  Feb 13, 2008
    Undeterred by the threat of a hostile takeover, slumping Internet pioneer Yahoo Inc. completed an acquisition of its own Tuesday by buying online video service Maven Networks Inc. for $160 million. The deal marks Yahoo's latest attempt to expand its online advertising network and snap out of a two-year financial funk that has culminated in unsolicited takeover offer from Microsoft Corp.. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Yahoo mobile service aims to drives web-mobile convergence  Feb 13, 2008
    The announcements was made in Barcelona as Yahoo copes with Microsoft's unsolicited bid for Yahoo and as Yahoo completed an acquisition of its own, buying online video service Maven Networks Inc for $US160 million ($A177. 01 million). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    A getaway quickie  Feb 13, 2008
    95, with discounts of up to $10 offered when buying online. Clara Bosonetto Maerz is a retired travel consultant. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Yahoo! 'Legg' Work  Feb 13, 2008
    completed an acquisition of its own yesterday by buying online video service Maven Networks for 160 million. The deal marks Yahoo. (New York Post -- Business)

    Voters pass school expansion referendums in Unit 5  Feb 6, 2008
    nonsense wrote on Feb 5, 2008 11:15 PM:" Just so all of you understand, living in a nicer neighborhood is not a matter of luck. I work very hard for the money I earn, and that, and the fact that I am willing to do with out some other things, gives me the privilege of living in a nicer neighborhood. This does not mean that I should shoulder the burden of the rest of the lazy people who keep whining about me being selfish. I agree with "if this passes" I will make up the latest tax burden by... (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Not-so-happy returns: More retailers adopt stricter policies  Feb 1, 2008
    Read the fine print when buying online. Some merchants will pay shipping costs for exchanges but not for returns. (USA Today -- Money)

    30-year rates see first rise in '08  Feb 1, 2008
    com Inc. is buying online audiobook seller Audible Inc. for $300 million in a bid to expand its reach in digital audio content. Audible's catalog includes about 80,000 audiobooks, radio programs, spoken-word selections and other digital content for download. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    EBay sees chief executive resign  Jan 24, 2008
    It has since grown into a multi-billion dollar firm with 15,000 employees and has expanded into a variety of businesses, including buying online payments service PayPal and internet telephone service provider Skype. But growth in its core listings business has stagnated and analysts are keenly anticipating a new strategy to deal with increasing competition. (BBC News -- Technology)

    Valley lacks big book stores  Jan 24, 2008
    glowstar wrote on Jan 23, 2008 9:15 AM:" even steve jobs said americans don't read any more. but actually...i still love browsing at a good bookstore, even if i do end up usually just buying online. the only exception...borders. if you get one of their free rewards cards, you can get coupons by email that oftentimes are for 30% off any book of your choice. i vote for borders for my hometown. ". gymjunkie wrote on Jan 23, 2008 8:46 AM:" One of the requirements for a big book store to open up is... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)

    Wpp's Chief To Net More For His Web  Jan 21, 2008
    January 21, 2008 -- WPP boss Sir Martin Sorrell - who's been on the prowl since buying online ad firm 24/7 Real Media last year - is close to making another significant acquisition in the digital ad space. "We'll be making one or two announcements of further digital acquisitions" this week, Sorrell told Bloomberg News yesterday. (New York Post -- Business)

    Online privacy concerns increase  Jan 18, 2008
    Sixty-one per cent of adult Americans said they were very or extremely concerned about the privacy of personal information when buying online, an increase from 47 per cent in 2006. Before last year, that figure had largely been dropping since 2001. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)

    Full Story »  Jan 16, 2008
    Over the years, online retailers have solved problems associated with buying online, he said. Shipping times are down to under a week for the cheapest shipping, Sherwood said, [and] even when you consider the shipping charge, we're still saving the student 132 on average orders. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)

    CES Special: A Chat with Microsoft's Bill Gates  Jan 9, 2008
    There's no single application like word processing or buying online or watching video or organizing your photos that everybody says, "Oh, I've got to have a robot." I mean maybe the niche of the Roombas is, a tiny bit, but most of the activity is people trying out things where they themselves get hands on and do some of the programming. Some of it's just fun, kinda contest stuff or a toy that kinda marches around. (Scientific American)

    Where can you smoke?  Jan 2, 2008
    They'll keep buying online, creating an ironclad paper trail of their transactions. Let 'em. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Pentax Optio Z10 expensive at Rs 20990  Dec 31, 2007
    The only issue with buying online is with warranty in case something bad happens to the camera. or to post comments. (TopNews)

    Christmas aftermath  Dec 27, 2007
    Some retailers have different return policies depending on whether you shopped online or in a store, so look for return policies when buying online or from catalogs. Sometimes merchandise can be returned to a store; otherwise, you may be charged a shipping fee to return or exchange an item. (Thomaston Times, GA)

    Shoppers Targeted By Post-Holiday Discounts  Dec 27, 2007
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Post-Holiday Discounts To Attract Gift Card Shoppers. (KSBW 8, CA)

    Late rush of customers fails to help US retailers  Dec 26, 2007
    Michael McNamara, the vice-president for research and analysis at MasterCard Advisors, said shoppers buying online led the growth in spending, with internet sales increasing 22 per cent from November 23 to December 24. "If you were expecting this holiday season to stimulate a new ramp-up in growth I think you'd be disappointed," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Online Shopping Complaints Soar At Christmas  Dec 24, 2007
    " Advertisement Over the Christmas period, Royal Mail has delivered more than two billion letters and packages.Sam Tappenden, a spokeswoman for Consumer Direct, believes the increase in complaints are being blown out of proportion."The reason our internet claims are on the up is because more people are buying online year on year," she said."We get about 1. 7 million calls a year so it puts these figures into perspective. (Sky News)

    Facebook users given grammatical freedom  Dec 21, 2007
    Reeling from public outcry against a viral advertising effort, in which it published information about what members were doing and buying online, Facebook declined to speak about this issue. The company had hinted in November that it would drop the verb. (CNN -- Tech)

    FacehookedFacebook is valued at 7.5bn. But can this be sustained?  Dec 21, 2007
    Another advertising feature, which Facebook dubbed "Beacon", told users what their friends were buying online. This prompted a vocal revolt from thousands of users and Facebook hastily changed the feature. (BBC News -- Business)

    World wide wonderful  Dec 19, 2007
    Buying Online for the teenage/ twenty-something crowd is a little tricky. Young people are hyper-aware of everything consumable, especially on the Internet. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)

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