In 2006, Americans bought $ 174.5 billion worth of goods and services online.
According to Forrester Research, the most bold sector of the market for the first time in the history of American e-retail was the “Clothing” category, with buyers spending a record $ 18.3 billion, however, this year sales are expected to increase to $ 22.1 billion i.e. 10% of all sales of clothing will be carried out using the network.
The second largest segment was Computer Hardware and Software with sales of $ 17.2 billion, followed closely by the category Automobiles and Parts, with sales of $ 16.7 billion.
Compared to 2005, the market grew by 29%. Thus, 6% of all retail sales in the United States are online. According to experts, in 2007 the e-retail market in America will grow by 19%.
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* The $ 174.5 billion figure does not include the Travel and Tourism category.
The second largest segment was Computer Hardware and Software with sales of $ 17.2 billion, followed closely by the category Automobiles and Parts, with sales of $ 16.7 billion.
Compared to 2005, the market grew by 29%. Thus, 6% of all retail sales in the United States are online. According to experts, in 2007 the e-retail market in America will grow by 19%.
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* The $ 174.5 billion figure does not include the Travel and Tourism category.
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/8359/
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