E-shopping trickles into mainstream

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Electronic-commerce in Canada trails the United States by 12 to 18 months, according to an extensive study by Toronto, Canada-based JC Williams Group. On a percentage basis, Canadian women shop less on the Internet compared to their American counterparts. Canadians also buy products and services from a limited group of retailers. Online sales in Canada are expected to increase to just C$1.14 billion in 1999 from C$690 million in 1998 and C$270 million in 1997.

Canada, Strategy & planning

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MP3 shares dive 40% on court ruling

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Share value of Los Angeles, Calif.-based MP3.com Inc.'s stock has fallen by 40% following the ruling of a federal judge against the online music distribution company. MP3.com, which is being sued for copyright infringement by the Recording Industry Association of America, allows online consumers to swap music files.

United States, Legal issues & crime, Sales, profits & dividends, Telegraph & other communications, Cases, Online services, Internet services, MP3.com Inc.

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