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80% Of U.S. Web Users To Buy Gifts Online

November 27, 2006 by Rich Whittle | 4 Comments


Digital Trends News:

A new poll conducted by AOL Shopping and Zogby International finds that ome 80 percent of U.S. Web users plan to do some of their holiday shopping online this year, while nearly a quarter of the (24 percent) plan to spent most of their holiday budget online.

Looking at the top 20 retail markets reveals that New Yorkers are planning to spend the most online, with an average of $1,483.36—some 70 percent of their holiday budgets—going to online vendors.

Some 58 percent of respondents noted that online shopping saved time, while 32 percent said shopping online simplifies comparing prices. Another 29 percent say they can find gift items online they cannot find in stores, and 17 percent cite online promotions and last-minute shopping as reasons they turn to online retailers. Only 9 percent of respondents cited gasoline costs as a reason to shop online.

What do people prefer to buy online rather than in a store? Books and music (60 %), electronics (35 %), toys/games (31 %), clothing (29 %), and computer software (23 %).

Photo by Jodene.

In Ecommerce, Internet, Sales, Strategy | 4 Comments

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  • jim on November 28th, 2006 6:05 pm

    here are a list of top ten tips using word of mouth marketing for small businesses for the holidays. http://blogs.mysuccessgateway.com courtsey of http://www.womma.org

  • albion on November 29th, 2006 8:07 am

    I can’t believe so many people will buy online this year. Personally, I enjoy buying online for items that I am interested in for myself. I still generally need to see the item first before I buy it for someone else.

  • Marc on December 3rd, 2006 11:07 am

    This is very interesting to know… Many people are making millions simply by putting a website online and selling some products. This is awesome! Think about it, your business is all around the world and people are buying on your site every day. This Internet thing is really growing fast. I’m really happy for those e-commerce guys and gals.

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