Sunday, May 4, 2008

Internet sales increasing

"The 2006 State of Retailing Online," the ninth annual Shop.org study conducted by Forrester Research, Inc. of 174 retailers, concludes that 2006 online sales (including travel) are expected to rise 20 percent to $211.4 billion. Sales excluding travel will reach $138 billion.

The largest non-travel categories this year will include computer hardware and software ($16.8 billion), autos and auto parts ($15.9 billion), and apparel, accessories, and footwear ($13.8 billion), according to the report. Pet supplies and cosmetics and fragrances are expected to experience growth rates of more than 30 percent, more than any other category.

Rest of the article here http://www.jckonline.com/article/CA6337391.html?q=stage+growth

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