More eCommerce Statistics.....

• 42.6% of UK consumers buy something online at least once a week, and the average online spend per shopper is £71 per month. (eCommera)

• Price was the most important factor in choosing to shop online for 60% of respondents, followed by convenience of having items delivered (51%). (eCommera)

• Recommendations from friends or family is the single most important factor in the choice of website to buy from, with 71% giving this reason. 46% said knowledge of the retailer from their high street presence was a key factor.(eCommera)

• UK online shoppers spent an estimated £4.4bn during June; this compares to an estimated £3.7bn spent online in the same month last year. (IMRG)

• Online sales for the whole of 2010 were estimated at £56bn (IMRG)

• When shopping for something which can be bought both online and in store, 34% of UK shoppers would prefer to buy online, with 55% opting for the high street. (IMRG)

• Free shipping was the most popular motivation for 82% of UK consumers, followed by price guarantees (72%), alternative payments (60%), and ratings and reviews (59%). (eConsultancy)

• Respondents were asked how much their most recent online purchase cost. Nearly half (46%) of surveyed consumers spent between £0-£100, with the largest proportions (29%) being between £25- £100. (eConsultancy)