Holiday online shoppers shelled out $25 billion so far

Iria · Dec 23, 2005, 06:10 AM

According to a report released today by Nielsen Netratings, more than 54 percent of online shoppers have finished their online shopping, spending more than $25 billion until December 16. The research firm said that online holiday spending is up 25 percent compared to 2004.

According to the report, online shoppers have spent the most on apparel/clothing, totaling $4.7 billion or 17 percent of total online revenue. The computer hardware/peripherals and consumer electronics categories placed second and third, with revenue totals of $3.7 billion each. Books and toys/video games rounded out the top five product categories, accounting for a respective $2.6 billion and $1.9 billion in online revenue.
__________
Source: TG Daily

Dec 23, 2005, 06:10 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Holiday online shoppers shelled out $25 billion so far According to a report released today by Nielsen Netratings, more than 54 percent of online shoppers have finished their online shopping, spending more than $25 billion until December 16. The research firm said that online holiday spending is up 25 percent compared to 2004. According to the report, online shoppers have spent the most on apparel/clothing, totaling $4.7 billion or 17 percent of total online revenue. The computer hardware/peripherals and consumer electronics categories placed second and third, with revenue totals of $3.7 billion each. Books and toys/video games rounded out the top five product categories, accounting for a respective $2.6 billion and $1.9 billion in online revenue. __________ Source: TG Daily