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Happy New Year!
As we venture into 2008 it is difficult to do so without a certain amount of apprehension. With the ongoing credit crunch, and the stock market and house prices in disarray, it is difficult to be positive about the year ahead. But do not fear, the online world does not always mirror the real world, and we have included below some reassuring facts that may just stop you running for cover.
BBC News - 18/01/2008
- UK online sales rose by more than 50% in the three months to Christmas.
- Internet sales between 1 October and 31 December hit £15.2bn, up from £9.61bn a year earlier.
- For every pound spent on goods in 2007, 15 pence was spent online, up from 10 pence a year earlier.
Telegraph.co.uk - 18/01/2008
- 46.6bn spent online in 2007 - 54% rise from 2006.
- 15.5bn sales in fourth quarter.
- 4.4m people spent online on Christmas Day - 30.3% rise from 2006.
- 7.39m people spent online on Boxing Day - 38.6% rise from 2006.
- Internet sales equate to 15% of UK consumers total retail spend. Experts believe this figure is expected to rise to at least 20% over the course of 2008.
So thankfully it's not all doom and gloom. Online growth is proving to be the robust and sustainable option, with a 50% growth of UK retail over the past year, and this trend is expected to continue.
To find out how we can help your business achieve the sales goals you need call 0800 019 7034 or visit www.dreamscapedesign.co.uk
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