/ Technology

Recession-weary consumers turn to the Internet for bargains, Pew says

The deep economic downturn has more U.S. consumers turning to the Internet to find lower-cost items and services and to sell personal items online, according to new report from the Pew Internet & American Life project.

Posted 07/15/2009Don DavisPost a comment

/ Technology

The worse things get, the more some consumers will shop online

26% of consumers say they will shop more online if their financial situation worsens next year, according to a survey sponsored by affiliate marketing company LinkShare.

Posted 01/30/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

/ Technology

Amid gloomy economic forecasts consumers seek deals online and off

54% of U.S. online consumers surveyed last month say they would decrease discretionary spending in a recession and 43% say they would only buy nonessential items at a discount or on sale, according to a recent survey.

Posted 03/31/2008Katie DeatschPost a comment

Great Depression sequel or time to shine?

As others retreat to seemingly safe strategies, now is the time for the most committed and innovative e-retailers (and the publisher that covers them) to show their stuff

Posted 10/30/2008Internet RetailerPost a comment

The Case for an Internet Technology Recovery

The information technology sector, which led us into the recession, will now lead us out of it.

Posted 03/28/2002Internet RetailerPost a comment

On Irrational Pessimism

This is no time to give up on the Internet in retailing or any other endeavor. The Internet economy is in transition—driven by the real market for goods and services.

Posted 03/28/2001Internet RetailerPost a comment

/ Press Release

IDC Predicts IT Spending Recovery by Q4 2002 and $1 Trillion Market in 2003

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., July 24 -- IDC today released its new forecasts for IT spending in 2002 and 2003. Based on current economic expectations, worldwide IT spending this year will reach $981 billion, an increase of 3.7% over 2001. While spending on IT hardware will show a full year-on-year decrease of 4% this year, growth of spending on software and services will result in positive growth for the total IT market. "The uptick will become more...

Posted 07/24/2002