Consumer shopping habits

Article Abstract:

UK all-retail UK sales reached 177.64 million pounds sterling in 1997 and is expected to increase to 186.20 million pounds sterling in 1998. Non-food retail sales reached 72.74 million pounds sterling in 1997, accounting for 40.9% of the total market. Spending on clothing and accessories increased from 26,203 million pounds sterling in 1993 to 32,406 million pounds sterling in 1997, making it the largest non-food category. The number of store credit card accounts increased from 8.48 in 1993 to 15.87 in 1997.

Consumer Behavior

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Pre-holiday shopping habits

Article Abstract:

Holidays are a major stimulus to the purchase of luggage, sunglasses, winter sporting goods and travel accessories. Holiday shopping is influenced by the UK weather and the recent publicity about the harmful effects of UV light has boosted certain categories such as sunglasses, and suncare preparations. Holiday shopping is seen as an important part of the fun of the holiday, and the highest levels of purchase came from families on a strict budget. Photographic film is the most popular holiday purchase.

Research, Vacations

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Online shopping

Article Abstract:

By the end of 1999, the online shopping market is expected to be worth 1.5 billion pounds sterling. Tesco, Sainsbury's, Dixons, Arcadia Group, HMV Media Group, Argos and Toys 'R' Us are among the retailers which are committed to or have experimented with online shopping. There are 1,000 online retail sites listed with merchant directories, although only half are thought to have transactional features.

On-Line Information Services, Videotex & Teletext, Telegraph & other communications, Video Retailing Service, All Other Information Services, Industry Overview, Online services, Internet services, Online shopping, Home shopping

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