2009 Boom Year for Online Retailers

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:05:00 GMT

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

Balanced views from real independent retailers - not all doom and gloom!

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:50:00 GMT

There are more and more people getting fed up with the intensity of the negative press on retail. OK so it is certainly tough at the moment, but a lot of these retailers than have gone under have been stugggling for years. Speaking to our own customers before and after Christmas, the vast majority have had as good as or a better period than last year. None that I have spoken to have had it worse than expected due.

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2009 Boom Year for Online Retailers

Balanced views from real independent retailers - not all doom and gloom!