Web portals open e-commerce doors

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Web portals Alta Vista and Lycos are allowing users to comparison shop throughout the Web. This is part of the trend wherein other portals are concentrating on Internet shopping and are considering the opportunities provided by e-commerce. The c-commerce portals increase user visits and revenues. While websites that allow comparison shopping may lose some customers to competitors, they are hoping that they will generate customer loyalty.

On-Line Information Services, Videotex & Teletext, Lycos Inc., Alta Vista

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Budget Rent A Car joins auctions on line

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Budget Rent A Car Corp will turn to the Internet for online auctions. The automobile rent and lease company is launching its BidBudget operation in mid-May 1999. The move to an Internet-based auction system is expected to help Budget make market headway against industry leaders Hertz Corp and Avis Inc. The service will also help the company increase savings because the digital operation entails minimal costs.

Automobile Rent & Lease, Passenger Car Rental and Leasing, Budget Rent A Car System Inc.

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