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Test eCommerce Waters with Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA)

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Test eCommerce Waters with Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA)

Fulfillment by Amazon.ca is a relatively new option for Canadian sellers, having been launched at the end of 2012. You may have noticed “Fulfilled by Amazon” tagging some items within the massive sellers’ market, indicating the item will be sent from Amazon. The most important thing it tells shoppers is the item is included in […]

Mobile Surpasses PC Use and Video Rules in Canada (Statistics) ©

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The Canadian Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB) has released its 2013 Canadian Media Usage Study (CMUST) data obtained from a variety of sources.  The statistics indicate Internet access via mobile devices has surpassed web surfing via PC.  Mobile devices include smartphone and tablet use, which combined account for almost half of the time Canadians spend online.  […]

2013 Cyber Monday Affiliate Sales Increased Dramatically ©

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Online merchants were singing holiday tunes this year as sales came rolling in on the biggest Christmas shopping days, American Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Linkshare recently released their online holiday shopping season statistics based on 2013 merchant sales (including Canadians). Rakuten Linkshare manages online performance marketing (affiliate programs) and lead generation for hundreds […]

Cyber Monday 2013: 49% of Canadians will Shop Online ©

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The Bank of Montreal surveyed 1215 Canadians about their 2013 online shopping plans for the Monday after Black Friday (Cyber Monday).  This BMO Report indicates Cyber Monday will lure 49% of online Canadians in 2013, up 11% from 2012. This prediction is comparable with the 50% of online Canadians who plan to do some holiday […]

Canadians with an Internet Connection (Statistics) ©

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Canadians with an Internet Connection (Statistics) ©

Statistics Canada released its 2012 Canadian connectivity statistics in November, 2013, based on a sample size of about 30,000 households.  If you’ve ever wondered how many of your Canadian customer base or target market are online, these statistics will clarify the big picture for you.  Both Canada as a whole and every province have shown an increase […]

Canadians Spending More Online Than Ever (Stat’s & Infographic) ©

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Canadians are some of the most enthusiastic Internet users in the World, but we were always a little more hesitant than other countries when it came to purchasing online.  That’s changing quickly as we get more comfortable with online shopping.  The 2013 eCommerce Special Feature Report just released by Ipsos, indicates Canadians are spending more […]

Canadian 2013 Holiday Outlook Statistics: Online Retail (Infographic)

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As we’ve seen in other statistics, Deloitte’s annual holiday survey of 2008 Canadians 18+  indicates more will shop online this holiday season.  They’re still not too enthusiastic about using their SmartPhone to shop online, but they are big fans of omnichannel benefits. 73.2% of Canadian consumers will use the Internet to assist in holiday shopping, […]

Connected Canadians: eCommerce and Internet Use Statistics ©

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Connected Canadians: eCommerce and Internet Use Statistics ©

With probably the largest sample size in Canada (approximately 22,615 individuals aged 16+), Statistics Canada’s data provides us with a reasonably accurate look at Internet usage and online shopping. Their Internet usage and eCommerce statistics for 2012 were released October 28th, 2013. The last survey was conducted in 2010. Growth is evident in virtually all […]

More Canadians will do 2013 Holiday Shopping Online (Statistics) ©

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The first Canadian statistical predictions for the 2013 online holiday shopping season are beginning to roll in. All statistics this year point to the necessity of an online presence for Canadian businesses, preferably with eCommerce options. While statistics show most Canadians still prefer to shop from their desktop, SmartPhone usage of over 50% of mobile […]

Arlene Dickinson Launches Canadian Entrepreneur eCommunity ©

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Arlene Dickinson, owner of Venture Communications, author, and star of CBC’s Dragon’s Den, has launched an online Canadian entrepreneur community.  YouInc.com was in beta until their October 2nd full launch with enhanced features.  The site focuses on the lifestyle of Canadian entrepreneurs, while also facilitating networking and mentorship.

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