David Moth says, “UK online retail sales reached £133bn in 2016, an increase of £18bn, or 15.9%, year-on-year.

Mobile commerce accounted for much of this growth, with sales made via smartphones increasing 47% YoY in December.

In total £25bn was spent online in the run up to Christmas between November 13 and Christmas Eve.

The data, published today in the IMRG Capgemini eRetail Sales Index, shows that the rate of growth in 2016 surpassed that of the previous two years

Looking at the split across sectors, accessories and lingerie saw the biggest increases in online sales, up 38% and 33% respectively.

Gifts (+26%) and footwear (+21%) also exceeded the index’s annual growth rate, while the health and beauty sector saw a drop of 3% YoY”.

UK online retail sales hit £133bn in 2016, up 16% year-on-year: stats

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