.) Key FindingsIt is estimated that in several years, online tickets in Russia will account for 25%-30% of total ticket sales.In 2009, 40% of Polish Internet retailers said that their online sales had not been affected by the economic crisis.4% of the Ukrainian population had broadband access in 2009, less than Russia which had a share of 7%.The number of Internet users in the Czech Republic reached 5.7 million in 2009, accounting for 56% of the...more
1.) Key FindingsIn terms of daily Internet usage, all Scandinavian countries showed a higher penetration than the EU27 average in Q1 2009.The number of Internet users in Sweden reached 7.3 million in 2009, accounting for 80% of the total population (7.5 million / 82% in 2012).86% of Norwegian households had access to the Internet and 78% had a broadband connection in the second quarter of 2009.B2C E-Commerce accounted for almost 5% of total...more
Key Findings In September 2009, the Internet population in the Asia-Pacific region reached 484 million visitors age 15+ that accessed the Internet from a home or work location, an increase of 22 percent from the previous year. In 2008, B2C E-Commerce sales in Japan accounted for 4.5% of total retail sales, up from 4.0% in 2007. E-Commerce growth in South Korea is higher than expected - projected to be more than KRW 20 trillion (about USD 17 billion) in 2009. In 2009, the number of Internet users in China increased to 384 million, representing 29% of the population. Leading Indian B2C E-Commerce players are Rediff Shopping, LG Ezbuy, Indiatimes Shopping, Yahoo India Shopping and Indiaplaza.2.) Effective decision support for E-Commerce managers E-Commerce is the sales channel of the future. However, even the brightest prospects will not materialize, unless providers keep track of trends, consumer demands and competitors in this challenging market environment. The key to entrepreneurial success in the E-Commerce market is access to objective, reliable and up-to-date information that provides an insight into the dynamics of the market. It is the one-stop source for these facts. 3.)...more
1.) Key Findings Brazil was the BRIC country with the lowest number of mobile phone subscribers, accounting for only 174 million in 2009. The share of B2C E-Commerce sales on total retail sales in Brazil reached 1.1% in 2009, up from 0.9% in 2008. It is estimated that in several years, online tickets in Russia will account for 25%-30% of total...more
Key Findings Despite the recession in the US economy, online buyers spent USD 29 billion during the 2009 holiday season. By the end of the second quarter of 2009, about 7% of US consumers bought goods or conducted financial transactions via cell phone. Video Games, Consoles & Accessories was the Top growing online product category in 2008. The...more
1.) Key Findings23 million French bought a product or service online in the third quarter of 2009 - this represents about 7 out of 10 Internet users.In May 2009, Electronics (52%) and Travel/Tourism (51%) were the most popular product categories in the French E-Commerce market.It is estimated that there will be 41 million French Internet users in 2013, up from 37 million in 2009.PriceMinister was the main French Internet retailer by active reach (29%) in Q2 2009, followed by 3 Suisses (24% active reach).La Redoute is the leading retail clothing site in France, with 6.8 million unique visitors in July 2009.2.) Effective decision support for E-Commerce managersE-Commerce is the sales channel of the future. However, even the brightest prospects will not materialize, unless providers keep track of trends, consumer demands and competitors in this challenging market environment. The key to entrepreneurial success in the E-Commerce market is access to objective, reliable and up-to-date information that provides an insight into the dynamics of the market. It is the one-stop source for these facts.3.) ContentsCurrent Trends in the E-Commerce SegmentSales numbers and growth rates of B2C...more
.) Key Findings The number of Internet users in Germany reached 44 millions in 2009, accounting for 67% of the total population. The number of German Internet shoppers reached 33 million in 2009, accounting for 75% of total Internet users. More than...more
1.) Key Findings The number of Internet users in Poland reached 18 million in 2009, accounting for 47% of the total population. Social shopping is a new Internet trend in Poland, combining online shops with social networks for the optimization of...more
1.) Key Findings Internet users in Turkey were among the most engaged users in Europe, representing the 7th largest online audience. The number of domestic E-Commerce transactions with domestic and international cards in Turkey reached nearly 65...more
1.) Key Findings Virtually all segments except some senior citizens and lower-income households, are using the Web more than ever to research products. The percentage of Internet usage in the UK has risen from 65% in 2008 to 70% in 2009. The online...more
1.) Key Findings In Japan, Internet users grew by +18% from 58 million in September 2008 to 68 million in September 2009 (second highest growth in Asia). Compared to a slow economic recovery, online shopping in Japan grew by +22% between September...more
1.) Key Findings The number of South Korean Internet users grew (+10%) from 27 million in September 2008 to 29 million in September 2009. E-Commerce growth in South Korea is higher than expected - projected to reach approximately USD 17 billion in...more