Online sales surge in November
Online sales for November 2008 increased 16% compared to November 2007, new industry figures from IMRG Capgemini e-retail sales index reveal.
16 December 2008
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Figures from the Capgemini e-retail sales index have revealed consumers are still spending online in the run-up to Christmas 2008.
Sales of gifts and fashion accessories rose by 85% and 108% respectively in November compared with the month before.
Mike Petevinos, head of consulting for retail at Capgemini UK, said that the “strong figures suggest that bargain-hungry shoppers are using the internet to browse products prior to buying them.”
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Related links:
- Press release: Shoppers Flock Online in the Run Up to Christmas
- Press release: IMRG and Capgemini announce predictions for Christmas 2008
- Further coverage at independent.co.uk: High street stores suffer as shoppers hit internet
- Further coverage at scotsman.com: Shoppers turn to net in Christmas run-up
- Further coverage at reuters.com: Online shopping up 16 percent in November
