The Rise of E-Commerce in the UK

The Rise of E-Commerce in the UK In 2015, the UK made up 1/3 of all online sales in Europe. Brits are predicted to spend £67 billion online in 2016. BIG SALE That's 15% of total retail sales. Multi-channel shoppers* * Those who shop using both a desktap and mobile/tablet device. are predicted to spend nearly DOUBLE the amount of "PC only" shoppers in 2016. Average Transactions m-Commerce Mobile Commerce accounts for 37% of total E-Commerce sales. Tablet 35% 65% £51.71 £47.01 Mobile £57.53 However, purchases on PC are less frequent. Retailers should.. invest in optimising their customers' shopping experience across all devices. Those who don't will run the risk of falling behind their competitors Sources: Infographic by ASHBURNHAM. http://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2015/09 /uk-e-commerce-to-top-ps60bn-in-2016 INSURANCE SERVICES http://spike.digital/2015/11/uk-ecommerce- trends-for-2016/ Get your business insurance with Ashburnham! http://monetate.com/research/ www.ashburnham-insurance.co.uk Office of National Statistics