Source Ecommerceouttakes.com

Indian domestic transactions has cumulated a notable 70% of merger and acquisitions (M&A) volume since 2010.

"There have been 159 M&A transactions involving Indian technology product companies from 2010, with a total estimated transaction value of USD 1.78 billion."

"Speaking of the value factor, the 48 inbound M&A transactions account for 63% of the estimated M&A transaction value, due to a higher average deal size of USD 23.3 million versus USD 6 million."

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InPost parcel locker networks has entered the French market for a debut launch, the around the clock self-service collection and dispatch terminals are being planned to open in 2,500 convenient locations until 2016.

"In 2014, InPost has also made alliances with Carrefour Italy, TNT Express Italy and with the Italian ecommerce platform Banzai. According to estimates, over 1,000 InPost parcel lockers will be installed around Italy by the end of 2015. London Underground stations and Transport for London (TfL) have also confirmed cooperation with InPost lockers set to be installed at parking locations and the locker market is accelerating. A further agreement with Supermarket Morrisons, operating over 500 UK stores, has also been secured by InPost."

"The company also announced its plans for the Middle East and North African regions in its joint venture with global logistics company Aramex, ensuring the transportation of goods throughout the MENA regions. By the end of 2014, the network should cover the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Egypt and the Republic of South Africa."

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Source Smartinsights.com

German consumers are ready for mobile payment methods.

"One in three (33%) of those surveyed would like to make mobile payments at gas stations. With smartphone owners – 40 million, half of all Germans – this rises to 43%, or more than 17 million potential consumers. But, the study adds, even a quarter of respondents without a smartphone would like to use a mobile payment solution at gas stations."

"33% of all respondents and 45% of smartphone owners (18 million people) would like to pay for their bus and train tickets using mobile phones – as well as 21% of people without smartphones. 30% of all respondents, 41% of smartphone owners, and a fifth (20%) of consumers without smartphones would like to use mobile payment solutions in supermarkets and drugstores."

"42% of smartphone owners and 29% of all those surveyed also mentioned that additional information, such as always having an up-to-date insight into expenditure incurred, provided added value to paying by smartphone that they would find convincing. 39% of smartphone owners (29% of all respondents) would appreciate to make mobile payments everywhere – in-store, online, and when paying on invoice."

"28% of all respondents and 37% of smartphone owners would appreciate a faster payment process provided by mobile payments, in comparison to conventional methods. This is consistent with the finding that 14 to 29 year-olds in particular (83%) suffer from queues at the cash register and 43% of 30 to 39 year-olds are annoyed when they have to make a detour to the bank to get cash."

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