Online Spending Index

Q1 2011 & Valentine's Day Spending Index from eBillme

Following the success of the online Holiday shopping season, Valentine’s Day is the next big shopping occasion. Consumers are looking to online retailers for unique gift ideas, over and above the typical chocolates and flowers.

Q1 2011 Online Spending:
Over the next 90 days, consumer online spending is projected to be 10% over last year.

Consumers will spend on average, $259 online in Q1 2011, a 10% increase over Q1 2010.

See additional data on the Q1 2011 & Valentine's Day Spending Index

About the Index:

On a quarterly basis, eBillme fields a research study which produces a detailed analysis of consumer sentiment and expected consumer behavior. The studies, which are conducted by Javelin Strategy and Research, survey over 1500 respondents about their intent to make purchases over the coming quarter. Merchants use the data that the eBillme Index provides in planning, in recognizing opportunities for growth, as well as in benchmarking results post-quarter.