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Internet Retail Sales Now 10.5% of all Retail Sales.

Internet Retail Sales Now 10.5% of all Retail Sales.

Latest UK Figures Internet Retail Sales Internet retail sales now account for approximately 10.5 per cent of all retail sales. This is the highest proportion since the series began. In comparison, in November 2009 this proportion was 7.9 per cent. On average, weekly internet retail sales in November 2010 totalled £660 million compared with the average weekly value for all retailing at £6,300 million (excluding automotive fuel). Month on month changes During the period October to November 2010, the average...

Ecommerce Sites: Should you list your products on 3rd party sites (like Google Shopping) in addition to my ecommerce site?

Ecommerce Sites: Should you list your products on 3rd party sites (like Google Shopping) in addition to my ecommerce site?

Absolutely. These shopping sites are highly visited and your competition likely has their products listed on 3rd party sites. Many shoppers use these sites for comparison shopping and it is important that your products are visible. Your products need to be in front of as many people as possible, and this means presenting them in every economically viable channel. For most online stores, marketplaces like Google Shopping, eBay, and Buy.com are economically viable and tend to drive incremental revenue. Keep...