Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Online Shopping: Books Are Number One

A recent global survey released by AC Nielsen has found that books are the most popular sold item on the internet.

"Globally, the most popular and purchased items over the Internet are Books (41% purchased in the past three months), Clothing/Accessories/Shoes (36%), Videos / DVDs / Games (24%), Airline Tickets (24%) and Electronic Equipment (23%)."

Globally, the most popular and purchased items over the Internet are Books

“Recommendations from fellow consumers – whether they are people they know or fellow online shoppers – play an enormous role in the decision-making process. The explosion in Consumer Generated Media over the last year means that this reliance on word of mouth, over other forms of referral, looks set to increase...”

Recommendations from fellow consumers plan an enormous role

A summary of the report can be found here and a detailed PDF download here.

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