05-20-2006, 11:42 AM
New survey looks at the categories of merchandise that sell the best (and worst) on the Internet and their growth rates. Computer hardware/software, books, and toys/video games are 1-2-3 with groceries, baby care personal products, and pet food occupying the cellar.
full article: http://imediaconnection.com/content/9661.asp
Quote:what types of goods are selling well online?
Computer hardware/software is on the cusp of becoming the first retail category to derive a majority of its sales online. Last year, internet sales accounted for 48 percent of total computer-related sales, according to Forrester Research. By 2010, Forrester expects that 55 percent of these sales will be made online.
Quote:By sheer size, the largest online retail sales categories in 2005 were home products, computer hardware/software and apparel, according to Forrester estimates. Home products (a catch-all category for goods such as furniture, home appliances and office supplies) generated $19.1 billion in sales, while computer-related sales (the bulk of which are hardware) produced $13.9 billion. Home products and apparel, in contrast to computer products, generate a small percentage of their total retail sales online, suggesting much growth potential.
full article: http://imediaconnection.com/content/9661.asp