eCommerce

Being part of a marketplace exposes you to customers who might not otherwise find you, but doesn't give you as much control as a site of your own. Businesses don't necessarily have to choose just one option. Consultant's advice: Consider the cost not just in dollars but in time and effort.

Online purchases in Canada rose by 26 per cent in December over the previous holiday season.

Vancouver firm has now raised a total of $20.6 million for its analytics e-commerce site that takes the guessing game out of construction costs.

The new buttons are aimed squarely at Facebook rival Pinterest, observers say.

From ecommerce platforms to mobile shopping apps and social marketing, Digital Connect is selling itself as a one-stop shop for digital retail solutions.

The technology allows consumers to share their shopping experience on social media and YouTube.

Follows Toronto firm's $30-million VC deal and key federal government contract.

The Montreal company is meshing the convenience of online retail browsing with in-store sales help and mobile point-of-sale capabilities, all on Apple's tablets.

Top tips for harnessing the daily deals site to ramp up your own online retail business.

This Toronto startup and MaRS protege is an online marketplace for high-end, brand name clothing, shoes and accessories.