£4.1bn for Web Shops
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 12:31
According to a new report, it is shown that the online shoppers spent 13% more in Feburary than they did last year.
The IMRG Campgemini e-Retail Sales Index, it is claimed that an estimated £4.1bn was spent online in a month compared with the 2009’s figure of £3.6bn.
But online sales for Feburary were 4% down on the January figures as New Year promotions ended. Sales of health and beauty products were nearly a third higher than the same time last year. Beer, wine and spirits sales were up by 20%, followed by the increase of 17% in clothing, footwear and accessories.
High street stores with online shopping channel were up by 24% year-on-year, whereas online-only sales increased by 4%.
Valentine’s Day boosted the online sector, with online shoppers turning away from flowers and hampers in favour of underwear and perfume.
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