China online retail report: Sales hit $45bn in Q2 as Taobao dominates
China’s e-commerce sector grew a massive 45% year-on-year in the second quarter, accounting for 12.5% of the country’s GDP, according to new research.
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Google boss: Apple battle is ‘good for consumers’ (Video)
Google’s and Apple’s smartphone platform war is the defining fight for the industry today’ according to Google’s CEO Eirc Schmidt.
iPad Mini ‘unveiled on October 17’ with 8 inch screen
Apple is reportedly launching a mini version of the iPad this month, as the firm looks to fend of increasing competition from the likes of Amazon, Google and Samsung in the growing mini-tablet market.
Amazon tops UK ecommerce performance index study
Amazon UK, Marks & Spencer and House of Fraser have topped the UK Ecommerce Performance Index study by EPiServer.
Android catching iPad in US tablet market
One in four US adults now owns a tablet computer, with Android catching Apple’s iOS iPad, according to a new report.
Amazon hiring 10,000 extra staff for Christmas rush
Amazon is it is in the process of hiring 10,000 additional staff at its UK packing centres, as the online retailer expects record business this Christmas.
Which US retailers lead the mobile commerce market?
Amazon, eBay, Apple and Walmart lead the way in m-Commerce market in the US, where 4 in 5 smartphone users are shopping via their device.
Barnes and Noble brings Nook tablet to UK
Barnes & Noble plans to launch new Nook tablets alongside its e-readers in the UK later this year, as the book retailer looks to take on the likes of Apple, Amazon and Google in the growing market.
Amazon debuts Cloud Player in the UK- streams all songs for £22 a year
Amazon has launched its Cloud Player in the UK, offering an online backup of all their songs purchased from the online retailer.
Amazon recruits 100 tech jobs for new London research hub
Amazon is opening a new research centre in East London’s Tech City, Britain’s answer to Silicon Valley, creating 100 new jobs in the process.