Will UK Consumers Incline More Towards Online Shopping in 2009?

Around two thirds of UK based shoppers are predicted to be more enthusiastic in online shopping in 2009 and for the entire period of next 12 months.
Data and fact files are pointing toward that UK people would be more inclined towards making online shopping in this year of 2009 than before. Despite downturn economic condition and credit crunch, UK people will indulge in shopping spree, as one of the budding e-business consultancies has concluded in their research on propensity of online shopping.

The data on UK shoppers’ habit of conducting online shopping has been taken on this e-business consultancy’s third annual Online Shopping Index. The research has flashed this news that about two thirds or 65 per cent of shoppers have plans to augment their desire for online shopping for over the period of next 12 months. No doubt the data is tempting for online retailers in anticipation for their further growth.

The research also included that it is group of people aged around 45 is seen to escalate their online shopping desire. When 65 per cent of them have been inquired, told that they will probably increase their online spending spree by minimum 10 percent. The company has explained that because people over the age of 45 are more internet savvy and are more proficient in using e-commerce sites. This particular group of online shoppers find that offers poured in by online shopping sites are best value of money than offers from local or high street stores.

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