E-commerce is growing globally with more consumers shopping online. Several statistics sources provide data on internet and e-commerce trends. When shopping online, consumers should take steps to protect their credit card information and make purchases only on secure sites. Major online retailers like Amazon and eBay have established themselves, while local shops also offer online options. Surveys track internet and e-commerce usage in different countries.

1. U.S:
E-Commerce & Internet
Statistics.2010.<http://www.plunkettresearch.com/Industries/ECommerceInternet/ECommerc
eInternetStatistics/tabid/167/Default.aspx> 5th May 2010
Statistics – Internet and Mobile | WATBlog.com – Web, Advertising and Technology Blog in
India. 2006. < http://www.watblog.com/statistics-internet-and-mobile/> 5th May 2010.

2. TIPS:

3. Credit Card Security | safe Online Shopping Tips | Mastercard
Australia.2010<http://www.mastercard.com/au/personal/en/education/s
hoponline.html> 5th May 2010

4. SPORE

5. IDA Singapore – Publications – Annual Survey on Infocomm Usage in Households and by
Individuals.2004.<http://www.ida.gov.sg/Publications/20061205100233.aspx>5th May 2010

6. Online Shops:
Amazon.com: Online Shopping for Electronics, Apparel, Computers, Books, DVDs & More.
2010.<http://www.amazon.com/> 27th April 2010
Ebay – New & Used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & moer at low
prices. 2010.<http://www.ebay.com/> 27th April 2010
Forever21.com. 15th Jan 2009.<http://www.forever21.com/Default.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1>
27th April 2010
Local Online Shops:

7. Studiofrost. 2010.<http://www.studiofrost.net/> 27th April 2010

8. MyRunway Online Boutique &
Blogshop.2007.<http://www.myrunway.com.sg/> 27th April 2010