The new Consumer Protection Act has wide-ranging implications for most companies, warns an industry expert.
This comes at a time when people are worried that jobs are evaporating as shoppers adjust to self-service.
Businesses will advertise their products and services using RFID technology tied to Google Search.
The retailer says the investment will improve customers' shopping experience.
The company says its efforts may give it an advantage in attracting new customers.
Australian small businesses are losing money to Web sites that offer tax-free online shopping.
Short-term incentive schemes, like Incredible Connection's latest recycling drive, miss the point.
The retailer will use its Web store on Taobao.com to sell merchandise from its brands.
The Belgian retailer aims to tailor promotions to the personal preferences of its 1.6 million cardholders.
The application is a promising new way to connect with customers, prospects and partners, says Popimedia.
Retail sales of e-books represent about 3% to 4% of the total amount of books sold in Australia last year.
The mobile commerce market in the country hit $155 million in total payments in 2010, says a report.