HOUSTON – Plunkett Research, Ltd. has released its newest market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s E-Commerce and Internet Business Industry Almanac, 2010 edition, which identifies and analyzes major trends shaping the internet business and e-commerce industry.
According to Jack W. Plunkett, CEO of Plunkett Research, Ltd., “The online retail sector is perfectly positioned to grow in 2010. Consumers want convenience and low prices, and they are turning more and more to the Internet for bargains. Amazon.com’s stunning 2009 sales results are a perfect indicator.”
Major trends affecting the E-Commerce and Internet Business industry analyzed in Plunkett’s report include:
Internet film and TV content grows as viewers’ options and downloads expand.
User-generated content, social media, video, blogs and wikis abound.
Health research remains a leading use of the Internet.
Bricks, clicks and catalogs create synergies.
Amazon posts growth while other retailers suffer.
Online advertising nears 10% of total U.S. market.
Last mile challenges tumble; Mass broadband markets emerge.
Telecommunications move online, unified communications, telepresence.
“The continuing growth in broadband subscribers at home is another very positive boost to online sales,” says Jack Plunkett. “Consumers will rely on the web more and more for basic shopping. Meanwhile, online travel sales will start to recover over the near term.”
A complete computer and software industry trends and statistics analysis is provided in Plunkett’s E-Commerce and Internet Business Industry Almanac, 2010 edition. With Plunkett’s E-Commerce Industry data, you get the competitive intelligence you need to fully understand business trends, technologies, markets, finances and the leading companies. This carefully compiled book also includes a detailed glossary, E-Commerce industry contacts and thorough indexes.
A complimentary Introduction to the E-Commerce and Internet Industry can be viewed at Plunkett’s website.
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