According to French "TEXTILE", in 2006, more than 16 million French people do online shopping, and it is expected that in 2011 this figure will be more than 26 million. The turnover of internet shopping in France this year has reached 12 billion euros while 8.7 billion euros for 2005, and it may reach 39 billion euros in 2011.
Clothing and shoes account for 66% of online shopping, which are the most frequently inquired and purchased products on the web, just after air tickets and train tickets.
This phenomenon is spreading in the whole of Europe. It is expected that in 2011, European online clothing sales turnover will up to 10 billion euros in 2006 to 31 billion euros.