Originally aired on 20 February 2009 Sky Business News, Getprice CEO Chris Hitchen discusses the switch to online shopping and “drift to thrift” caused by the Credit Crunch. Chris discusses premium retailers such as Harvey Norman and Myer making their entries into the world of online retail, and the considerations that must be made when balancing price and quality of service. Other economy-conscious consumer trends discussed involve the rise of discount supermarkets, the continuing boom in LCD HDTV sales, the fare-wars of online travel agents, the rise in package holidays and tent purchases, and the replacement of gym memberships with treadmills. Mobile phones are replacing digital cameras as Getprice’s most popular product category, with massive interest in the RIM Blackberryand phones capable of running Google’s Android. Deals surfacing on Getprice this week? A Sony Plasma for a saving of $1100, J-Lo “Glow” perfume for a discount of $71. An Acer LCD monitor for $101 and a Sony LCD projector for a saving of $500. www.getprice.com.au

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Chris Hitchen, Getprice CEO discusses the latest in online retail news. With the effects of the stimulus fading away, there’s been a tough 18 month forecast for retail. Some counter-reports indicate that an increase in profits towards December is still on the cards, with 30% of retailers optimistic. Online research reveals that consumers are already beginning their Christmas shopping. He also discusses the current happy state of online credit card safety, where most consumers are now protected by law and quite satisfied. Getprice’s new iPhone application is also on display. You can use it to compare prices on the go, and to bargain for the best deal while you’re actually in the shop. You can view the iPhone app in action in this video: www.youtube.com or just download it from: www.getprice.com.au Current hot movers are the new Navman MY50T GPS device, HDMI cables for high-definition TVs, The Canon EOS450D DSLR camera, and as always, the GHD hair straightener, which is available cheaper online than in stores

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Interview on maximizing the use of comparison shopping engines with Michael Lambert, CEO, MerchantAdvantage from the Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition 2008 in Chicago. See all the interviews at www.GetElastic.com

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Comparison Shopping Product Manager David Harris gives a quick overview of Bing’s decision to end Cashback and the important details that retailers need to know.

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Launch of India’s first comparison shopping site.

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