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Consumers flock to online shops
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Published on November 12, 2004
 

Consumers flock to online shops

E-commerce is looking healthy in the UK although the exact figures are in dispute.

Source: BBC News Online

Online buying habits have changed dramatically in the last five years, a survey has found.

Of 2,000 web-using Britons interviewed a whopping 94% had bought something online, the survey found. This compares to just 37% five years ago.


Half of those interviewed believed that 40% or more of their purchases would be done online in five years time.

The figures suggest that online retailers will prosper during the run-up to Christmas.

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