By the Stats: Internet Sales Sees Big Gains in 2005

Online non-travel spending in 2005 totaled $82.3 billion, representing a 24 percent increase from the $66.5 billion posted in 2004, according to comScore Networks’”2005 Year End Online Spending Summary.” Following are the percentage sales growths of some of the fastest growing online product categories from 2004 to 2005, according to the report:

¥ Apparel and accessories sales grew 36 percent.

¥ Computer software, excluding PC games, grew 36 percent.

¥ Home and garden products grew 32 percent.

¥ Toys and hobbies grew 32 percent.

¥ Jewelry and watches grew 27 percent.

¥ Furniture grew 24 percent.

¥ Flowers, greetings and gifts grew 23 percent.