Big stores dominate Christmas online

Article Abstract:

Six of the ten most popular online shopping sites in Australia for Christmas 2000 were those of established retailers, including Harris Scarfe's dstore and Coles Myer's Myer Direct. Although Christmas 2000 retail sales were down from the previous year, the online retail market had Australian sales of $320 million, which was up from Christmas 1999's $150 million.

Author: Gibbons, Patrice
Australia, Retail industry, Retail trade, Statistics, Electronic commerce, E-commerce, Online shopping

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Schools get deeper into the Web

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the high level of computer equipment available in schools. The detrimental effects of a poor level of advanced teacher training and lack of relevant online information are discussed.

Author: Gibbons, Patrice
Usage, Computers, Digital computers, Internet, Teachers, Training, Schools, Science and technology policy, Teacher education

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.