Sunday, June 17, 2007

Online Sales Lose Steam as Buyers Grow Web-Weary - New York Times

Interesting reality check 

Has online retailing entered the Dot Calm era?

Since the inception of the Web, online commerce has enjoyed hypergrowth, with annual sales increasing more than 25 percent over all, and far more rapidly in many categories. But in the last year, growth has slowed sharply in major sectors like books, tickets and office supplies.

Growth in online sales has also dropped dramatically in diverse categories like health and beauty products, computer peripherals and pet supplies. Analysts say it is a turning point and growth will continue to slow through the decade.

Online Sales Lose Steam as Buyers Grow Web-Weary - New York Times

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