Despite reports that New Zealand is to miss out on the first international distribution of Amazon.com's Kindle e-book device, sources within Vodafone say the mobile phone giant is talking to Amazon about bringing the Kindle to New Zealand.

Sitting in a research debrief last week, I was surprised to learn that when asked to choose from a list of retailers, Australian shoppers ranked US shopping website Amazon first for customer service.

Struggling online retailer Adultshop may soon be de-listed following a purchase offer from adult store chain, Sexyland.

The world's book trade meets in Frankfurt next week on the brink of a long-feared transformation of the industry for which few are well prepared.

A fashion website is allowing men to turn designers by customising their own shirts.

Electronics retailers are perhaps the most numerous and best established when it comes to Australia's online retailing market, and this week's Experian Hitwise top 20 list indicates that it is traditional retailers leading the way.

Internet shopping giant Amazon.com is now selling its Kindle wireless electronic reader in more than 100 countries - but Kiwis are out of luck.

Tesco has launched a standalone online clothing store following the removal of its online fashion offer in March last year pending a review.

Cairns online tour booking service tourstogo.com has been crowned Online Small Business of the Year in the 2009 Queensland Small Business Champion Awards.

Amazon.com has launched a new internationally enabled Kindle portable reading device, with shipping to Australia available from October 19.