By Anjali KochharOnline shoppers say easy return policy is the key driver for them to shop online, according to the independent survey conducted by software platform company, Narvar, across 500 Indian digital shoppers. The survey said, 52 percent of digital shoppers look for a reliable return policy.
The survey further said that older people’s rate of easy return policy was slightly higher than their younger counterparts. While 56 percent of the people who seek an easy online return solution are in the age group of 30-44 years, 65 percent of them are in the age group of 45-60 years.
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UK consumers still prefer to shop in-store, poll reveals
The research from News UK shows that 56% of The Times and The Sunday Times’ readers and 65% of The Sun’s readers want to see a product in person before making a purchase.
In addition, almost 80% of those surveyed agreed that online shopping is having a negative impact on the high street and local communities. Similarly, 79% agreed that there will always be a role for the in-store experience and that the high street offers a sense of community.
The poll found 87% of The Times and The Sunday Times’ readers were interested in seeing more independent shops on…
Can Sunrise Mall Survive The Online Shopping Apocalypse?
CITRUS HEIGHTS (CBS13) — As e-commerce takes over the retail industry, malls across the country are at risk of closing up shops and many are struggling to survive.
On any given weekday if you walk around the parking lot at the Sunrise Mall, you’ll notice it’s mostly empty. The city says business is bad and has been for years now.
City leaders say it’s because everyone is shopping online and now Citrus Heights could be planning to redevelop the space.
Chris Ferguson is an avid “Sunrise Mall Walker.”
“Every day for 20 years,” she said.
She’s seen the mall grow…
Secrets Of Online Shopping Discrimination
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Most people think you can usually find a better deal when you shop online.
But the price you see can be different than what other people see. The type of computer you use, your online search history, even your zip code have all been used by online retailers to determine what price you pay.
In a study conducted by researchers at Northeastern University in Boston, nine out of 16 online retailers and travel websites tested showed different prices or difference results for the same searches.
“I always assumed all the prices would…
Apple introduces Shop with a Specialist over Video
March 14, 2023
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Apple introduces Shop with a Specialist over Video
Customers in the US can now connect with an Apple Specialist over video to shop the iPhone lineup, including iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, available today in an all-new yellow color
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today launched Shop with a Specialist over Video, a new live shopping experience on apple.com for customers in the US Shop with a Specialist over Video connects customers looking to purchase iPhone with a retail team member via a safe and secure, one-way video shopping session. With this new service, customers can…
76% of Canadians shopped online last year, Canada Post says
If the Canadian retail industry is looking for a new sales motto, they might want to consider, “Ship It, or Lose It.”
After years of dabbling in online shopping, eager consumers looking to spend their money on e-commerce are delivering a wake-up call to retailers.
New data from Canada Post to be presented Tuesday found that about 76 per cent of Canadian households shopped online last year.
A quarter are ‘frequent’ online shoppers
Of that percentage, about a quarter of Canadians have become “frequent” shoppers, which means they’re buying on the Internet four to 10 times per year, the data…
Genesis Market: 24 arrests in FBI-led sting to smash online shop selling stolen data
Twenty-four people have been arrested in the UK in an international operation to shut down an online marketplace selling millions of pieces of stolen personal information.
Genesis Market was described as a “go-to service” for criminals seeking to defraud victims.
Hosting around 80 million credentials stolen from over two million people, it was taken offline following an operation across 17 countries led by the FBI and Dutch National Police.
The National Crime Agency arrested 24 people in 31 raids across the UK on Tuesday, April 4.
24 people were arrested across the UK. Credits: NCA
Among the arrests were two…
6 mistakes to avoid while you shop the winter sales
The annual sales season is officially in full swing, with thousands of retailers across the country currently offering huge discounts on their products and services.
But don’t be easily swayed by flashy discount signs and too-good-to-be-true bargains. Navigating the winter sales period can be a minefield and could end up costing you more, or leaving you at risk of being scammed.
That’s where Which? can help. We’ve highlighted the most common shopping blunders to dodge, including purchasing at the wrong time, buying from dodgy retailers, and skipping over returns policies.
Read on to find out the pitfalls to avoid and…