Facebook Takes On Amazon With Online Shopping Venture
Feature will allow businesses to set up digital storefronts and sell directly to users on platform
RebateMango Acquires DeeDee Cashback In Thailand
RebateMango.com, the online cashback and loyalty platform, announced the signing of an agreement on the acquisition of large local competitor DeeDee Cashback. The deal will catapult RebateMango to the top of cashback and loyalty sites in Thailand, having launched in Thailand less than a year ago.
Shipping costs drive nearly two-thirds of Thai consumers to abandon online shopping carts
New research from SAP reveals that Thai consumers are stopping short of clicking “purchase” at checkout stage, with more than half (60%) abandoning their online shopping carts all the time or sometimes. The SAP Consumer Propensity study focusing on online shopping behaviours reveals that high shipping costs (48%) are a major deterrent.
[Infographic] Five safety tips to keep mobile device secure for online holiday shoppers
Cyber Safety Tips for Mobile Users Ahead of Year-End Online Shopping Season. Thailand’s penchant for mobile shopping is expected to fuel a rise in cyber-attacks and cyber-scams, particularly as we enter year-end online shopping season.
Thai e-commerce expected to reach a 10% share of total retail market within 5 years.
E-commerce gurus are positive that within 5 years the e-commerce in Thailand will take a 10% share of the total retail market while JD Central is about to officially launch within a month with plans to strengthen its platform by offering products from famous fashion sites, Looksi and Pomelo.