How much has the online environment for auction sites evolved since their introduction?

Some forecasts estimate that nearly two thirds of US e-commerce trade will be carried out via such dynamic pricing methods, will the same happen in the UK?

What are the most featured and bought goods from online auction sites?

Mintel is delighted to introduce the internet series - detailed insights into e-commerce in UK consumer markets. These essential reports will reveal the true potential of current and future spend on consumer products and services available on the internet. Focusing on those consumer market categories in which the internet poses the biggest challenge to established distribution patterns, these reports will both identify opportunities and forecast growth - allowing you to understand exactly what users require from the internet.

How much has the online environment for auction sites evolved since their introduction?

Some forecasts estimate that nearly two thirds of US e-commerce trade will be carried out via such dynamic pricing methods, will the same happen in the UK?

What are the most featured and bought goods from online auction sites?

Mintel is delighted to introduce the internet series - detailed insights into e-commerce in UK consumer markets. These essential reports will reveal the true potential of current and future spend on consumer products and services available on the internet. Focusing on those consumer market categories in which the internet poses the biggest challenge to established distribution patterns, these reports will both identify opportunities and forecast growth - allowing you to understand exactly what users require from the internet.

Throughout the series, exclusive original and quantitative current user data will be combined with market analysis of that category. As with all Mintel reports, the internet series will have one primary objective - increasing your profitability. Analysing individual market categories, all reports will be structured around the following main areas, with the consumer perspective and research being the key emphasis:

- overview of current distribution picture in each market

- identifying current and potential internet usage patterns and profiles

- assessing how internet distribution is encroaching upon traditional distribution routes

- who is most at threat from internet supply

- analysing (quantitative) the market in terms of its appeal to internet users - the prospective market base

- how we believe internet distribution will develop in each market.