Major Trends in Internet Business and E-commerce Industry: Report

By Calvin Azuri

TMCnet Contributor

 

Plunkett Research, Ltd. has released its E-Commerce and Internet Business Industry Almanac, 2010 edition. The latest edition identifies and analyzes major trends that are shaping the internet business and e-commerce industry. Plunkett Research provides industry trends analysis and market research.

Plunkett's E-Commerce and Internet Business Industry Almanac provides the competitive intelligence required to fully understand business trends, technologies, markets, finances and the leading companies.

 

According to Jack W. Plunkett, CEO of Plunkett Research, Ltd., the online retail sector is positioned to grow in 2010. Since consumers are looking for convenience and low prices, they are turning more and more to the Internet for bargains.

Amazon.com’s (News - Alert) huge 2009 sales results are a perfect indicator of this trend. Plunkett added that the continuing growth in broadband subscribers at home is another positive boost to online sales. As consumers start relying on the web more and more for basic shopping, online travel sales will start to recover.

Plunkett’s report has analyzed the major trends affecting the E-Commerce and Internet Business industry. These trends state that 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; mass broadband markets emerge; and telecommunications move online, unified communications, telepresence.

The Almanac states that most of the national retail chains have carefully developed bricks and clicks strategies that integrate their online efforts with their stores and catalogs. At the same time, many online-only retailers are finding that their revenues are growing rapidly as more and more consumers begin to rely on the convenience of shopping online.

Plunkett’s E-Commerce and Internet Business Industry Almanac, 2010 edition contains a complete computer and software industry trends and statistics analysis. Plunkett Research, Ltd. provides industry sector analysis and research, industry trends and industry statistics. Plunkett’s research reports and online subscription service are used by top corporations, consultants, universities, libraries and government agencies around the world. Plunkett’s products cover vital industry sectors such as health care, financial services, retailing, entertainment, energy and information technology.