Merchandise that sells well over the internet: computers and books lead the list

[mandy]

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.

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.

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