Europeans flock to online-retail sites: holiday-traffic jump reflects wider use of faster connections

Article Abstract:

Europeans are increasingly shopping for Christmas gifts online, partly as a result of faster Internet connections with increased b roadband usage. Other reasons for the increase include improved online security and choice, and long working hours coupled with early store closings.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Nonstore Retailers, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Online shopping, Christmas business, User statistics, Statistical data

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Here's holiday cheer

Article Abstract:

Most European retailers are expecting an improvement over last year's Christmas sales. Mauro Bussoni of the Italian retail association, Conferescenti, expects the increase to be quite solid although not enormous.

Statistical Data Included, Europe, Brief Article, Statistics

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German retail sales tumbled 4% in March

Article Abstract:

Germany posted a decline of 4% in retail sales for the March 2003 period. The decline was not expected and was the worst since the November 2002 period.

Germany, Finance, Industry sales and revenue, Retailers (Persons)

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