ResourcesOnline Shopping Is Betterfool.co.uk - Seriously good with money [published 28th November 2008]Most Fools think shopping online is cheaper. But did you know you also have more legal rights online than you do buying from a shop? With recession looming large and consumer confidence low, the British high street is bracing itself for the worst Christmas in over a decade. As a result, many retailers are already engaged in aggressive price-cutting competitions, and festive advertising has begun in earnest. Yet online shopping looks set to boom this season: according to IMRG (Interactive Media in Retail Group) and Capgemini, sales made via the worldwide web will be 15% higher this year than they were in 2007. It seems that despite shops’ best efforts, people are turning to their PCs in search of seasonal bargains. So is online shopping really the better option? To see how Swimming Hippo Digital can help with e-commerce website requirements, click here. |
