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Internet retailing threatens stores

Series: Estates Gazette ; (9943) 30 October 1999, 40(1)Publication details: 1999Subject(s): Summary: UK shoppers are predicted to swap £12bn of spending to internet shopping. Currently the internet takes 0.2% of the UK retail market, but is forecast to have 10% by 2009. High street retailers may have to review the rent system regarding this drop in turnover.

UK shoppers are predicted to swap £12bn of spending to internet shopping. Currently the internet takes 0.2% of the UK retail market, but is forecast to have 10% by 2009. High street retailers may have to review the rent system regarding this drop in turnover.