Forrester predicts 8% increase in U.S. online holiday sales
Forrester Research said mass-market online retailers who are able to offer discounts will outperform others, but the overall online sales figures for the U.S. for November and December should be around $44.7 billion, up from $41.4 billion in 2008. "Despite the lingering effects of the global financial crisis, the online space remains the retail industry's growth engine," Forrester said.
Reuters | 11/02
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