Online sales rise by 8.2 percent in May

Thursday, 18 June 2009 07:01

Even the online sales are feeling the pinch of recession as the figure has shown the lowest rise in the Index's nine year history. What is important to note, however, is that online sales are still way ahead of the high street sales.

Mike Petevinos, head of consulting for retail for Capgemini UK, said, "Although online sales remain healthier than on the high street UK shoppers are clearly changing their behaviour as a result of the recession -- even those heading online to economise are now beginning to trim spending habits."

Sales of accessories online surged ahead, up 69.9 percent on the year, followed by electricals up 27.9 percent and health and beauty products up 26.3 percent.

Sales of clothing, footwear and accessories as a whole were up 8.2 percent, while sales of beer, wines and spirits were down 6.5 percent and sales of lingerie down 10.2 percent.