Shiny, happy retailers
[Posted by Kristin Hambelton
Senior Director of Marketing, Neolane, Inc.]
Over the past few weeks we’ve noted a steady stream of positive news from the retail sector, particularly related to online sales. Dare we say this signals a return of the “O” word – optimism? Consider these stats: According to comScore, Inc., Q1 online retail sales grew 10 percent to $33.98 billion; this is the first time growth rates reached double digits since the second quarter of 2008. And, the U.S. Commerce Department just reported that e-commerce growth was 14.3 percent in Q1. Shiny happy retailers rejoice!
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