E-commerce - Cape Peninsula University of Technology
E-commerce - Cape Peninsula University of Technology
E-commerce - Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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Chapter 4: Data analysis and interpretation Page 56<br />
The table 4.1 lists all the products and services <strong>of</strong>fered bye-retailers<br />
interviewed and the right hand column is the proportion <strong>of</strong> responding<br />
companies.<br />
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Computer hardware 43%<br />
Computer s<strong>of</strong>tware 14%<br />
Books 29%<br />
Travel 14%<br />
Music, video (CO's, OVO's, audio) 43%<br />
Oomestic & kitchen 43%<br />
News 14%<br />
Tickets 14%<br />
Toys/gifts 29%<br />
Banking 14%<br />
Entertainment 43%<br />
Arts & craft 14%<br />
All retail related products e.g. what you find in 29%<br />
Game stores - South Africa<br />
Table 4.1: Products and servIces <strong>of</strong>fered bye-reta,lers<br />
The purpose <strong>of</strong> the above question is to compare the retailer's choice <strong>of</strong><br />
products and services with the customers' wants and needs. In order for e<br />
retailers to maximum benefit from e-retailing, there is a need to identify the<br />
needs <strong>of</strong> their customer and make provision for it.<br />
Impact <strong>of</strong>e-retailing on existing traditional shop<br />
Furthermore, the respondents were asked if they have an existing traditional<br />
shop. 43% <strong>of</strong> the businesses have traditional shops while 57% said that they<br />
only operate online. Those e-retailers who have traditional shops were asked