Online retail sales shows more strong growth in 2005

Online retailing for the 2005 Christmas season showed a robust increase from last year. Two leading research firms estimate that online consumers spent $18-30 billion in November and December alone. Incredibly that a 25 to 30 percent increase from last year. These figures show that Americans have grown comfortable and accustomed to buying online. Estimates show about one third of US household made at least one purchase online during the holidays. E-commerce is not only hear to stay, it is growing substantially every year. Businesses that are not tapping into this huge marketplace are at a sever disadvantage.

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