Christmas boost to online sales
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) released figures showing an 18% jump in internet sales this Christmas.
Smartphones and tablets boosting online Christmas sales
Helen Dickinson, the new director general of the BRC, said the "stand-out" online performance came after slower momentum in the previous few months.
She said: "Many valued the ease and convenience of shopping online during the Christmas period. The surging popularity of tablets and smartphones giving even better access is a major factor."
She also said shoppers felt much more comfortable putting their credit card details into their mobile phones.
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