Figures issued by IMRG and Retail Decisions show that 2009 online retail sales were at an estimated £49.8 billion, up 21 per cent from 2008. Up to thirty-three million consumers hit their computers. 30% of online sales took place in November and December, underlining the importance of the holiday period for retailers. The top 5 busiest days were all Mondays

David Mackley, MD at Intelligent Retail commented, “This huge online market continues to grow at a rapid pace. It underlines the importance for all retailers to consider the role traditional and online channels will play in their businesses.”

Carl Clump, CEO of Retail Decisions said, “Mondays are the busiest online shopping days due to consumers’ price sensitivity. Shoppers spend their weekends shopping on the high street, finding the items they want to buy. Then they take to the internet to find the best deal they can for their chosen items.”

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Posted by David Mackley on 06 January 2010 17:05:00 GMT #