The boom in online shopping comes as the traditional High Street had a mixed experience over the Christmas period.
While many companies, such as Marks & Spencer and Tesco, enjoyed excellent sales, others such as Next, Body Shop and HMV had a tough time.
HMV and fellow music retailer MVC have also complained about the impact of online sales on their businesses.
IMRG chief executive James Roper said it was time for High Street retailers to make all their product ranges available online, and not just a limited number of items.
Of those retailers that have embraced the internet, Tesco said a record one million customers bought through its website in November and December, while department store John Lewis recorded online and catalogue sales of more than £100m in 2005.
The internet has been doing wonders for people’s wallets for years.
In almost every case items that you can purchase in a local store can be found online for less. Designer clothes are no exception and there are literally hundreds of e-commerce web sites that will be more than happy to sell you everything you need for your wardrobe at… Continue reading