22nd October 2009

Cross-border eCommerce in Europe

Internet presents an enormous opportunity for consumers. It is one of the most empowering tools for consumers. Already 150 million EU citizens - a third of our population - shops over the internet. But despite the opportunity granted by technology to trade cross border, online markets remain largely fragmented along national lines. Only 7 % of people shop online cross border. Although 50 % of European retailers are online, only 21% sell in other Member States. [more]

Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic