Proposed code threatens Australian e-commerce

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The Australian Direct Marketing Assn (ADMA) denounced the Australian government's introduction of tough electronic-commerce regulations as a blow against the competitiveness of Australian companies. The ADMA is particularly critical of a proposal to require online marketers to first secure the customer's permission. The assn said the draft regulations are even more strict than current world standards, thereby putting Australian businesses at a disadvantage compared to countries which only meet the minimum criteria.

Australia, Government regulation (cont)

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WishClick.Com launches gift registry sans gifts

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WishClick.Com, a start-up online gift registry based in Foster City, CA, will launch its service in fall 1999 to assist shoppers on browsing and shopping for familiar brands. Retail Web sites such as Pacific Sunwear, GiftCertificates.com, eBags.com, Shaper Image and Powell's Books already signed up as partners of WishClick.Com. Visitors can also create a wish list of gifts for occasions such as anniversaries and birthdays by just clicking on the WishClick icon.

Services introduction, WishClick.Com

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Peet's Coffee & Tea takes orders any way they come

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Peet's Coffee & Tea has upgraded its website, Peets.com, to make it easier and faster to navigate. The upgrade also added new features such as Express Buy, which allows customers to create shopping lists of items ordered frequently, and Automatic Replenishment, which enables customers to set up a regular delivery schedule. The site sold approximately $1 million worth of roasted-to-order coffee, tea and brewing products to over 50,000 customers in 1998.

Retail & services management, Peet's Coffee and Tea

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