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Publication Date October 2012

Language English

Format PDF & PowerPoint

Number of Pages/Charts 339

Covered Countries UK, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Ireland, Luxembourg

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Western Europe B2C E-Commerce Report 2012 October 2012

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Key Findings

Company and Product Information

Covering 9 Western European Countries

• Online shops in the UK, France, and Germany accounted for more than 70% of all B2C E-Commerce

sales made in Europe in 2011. Furthermore, B2C E-Commerce sales in Europe accounted for

approximately 5% of the total retail market value in 2012.

• B2C E-Commerce sales in the UK are expected to experience declining growth rates from 2013 on.

• In Q1 2012, more than three-quarters of Internet users in France had ever „Shopped Online“

• „Holiday Accommodation“, „Other Travel Services“ and „Event Tickets“ were the most purchased

product/service categories by online shoppers in Spain in 2011.

• Zalando.it was leading in terms of unique visitors among B2C E-Commerce websites in Italy in May

2012, followed by Amazon.it and Euronics.it.

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1. EUROPE REGIONAL

1.2 Trends

• B2C E-Commerce and Mobile Commerce Trends in Western Europe, 2011/2012

• B2C E-Commerce of Technical Consumer Goods in Europe, H1 2011 and Share of B2C E-Commerce Sales on total Technical Consumer Goods Sales in selected European Countries, in %, H1 2011

• Top 10 Countries regarding Retail Website Penetration in Europe, by Country, in %, May 2012

1.1 Management Summary

1.3 Sales

• B2C E-Commerce Sales in Europe, in EUR billion, 2010-2011

• Mobile Commerce Sales in Europe, in EUR billion, 2013f-2017f

• Mobile Sales in % of Online Sales, Annual Mobile Spending in EUR and Change in Mobile Sales, in Europe, by Country, in %, 2010-2012f

1.4 Shares

• Share of Online Retail on total Retail in Europe, in %, 2010 & 2016f

• Share of Online Sales on total Retail Trade in European Countries, by selected Countries, in %, 2011 & 2012f

1.5 Users / Shoppers

• Share of cross-border Online Shoppers on total Online Shoppers in Europe, in %, 2011 & 2015f

2. UK (Top Country)

2.2 Trends

• B2C E-Commerce Trends in the UK, 2011/2012

• B2C E-Commerce Trends of Women in the UK, 2011/2012 and Popular Places for Online Shopping, in %, August 2012

• Online Clothing Shopping Trends in the UK, June 2012 and Share of Online Clothing Shopping on the total Clothing Shopping Market, in %, 2010 & 2012f

• Online Grocery Trends in the UK, October 2011, incl. Online Grocery Shopping Sales, in GBP billion, 2011f & 2016f

• Online Activities from Home in the UK, in % of Internet Users, October 2011

• Frequency of Shopping Online, in % of Online Shoppers, 2011

• Average per Capita Online Retail Spending of Online Shoppers in the UK, by Gender, in GBP, 2011

• Average weekly B2C E-Commerce Sales Value in the UK, in GBP million, May 2011 & May 2012

• Trends about Women in the UK in the Age Group 18-35 shopping online for Health and Beauty Products, 2012

• Breakdown of Online Payment Methods in the UK, by Frequency of Use, in %, Q1 2012

• Daily Deal Trends in the UK, Q1 2012 and Breakdown of Daily Deal Providers by Sector, in %, Q1 2012

• Mobile Online Shopping Trends in the UK, 2011/2012

• MobileRetailTrafficTrendsintheUK,Sept.2011andBreakdown of Visits to UK B2C E-Commerce Sites, by Mobile and Other, in %, Sept. 2011

• M-Commerce Trends in the UK, 2011 and How Consumers use their Mobile Phones to shop in the UK, in %, 2011

• Smartphone Users accessing Online Retail, in the EU5 and by Country, incl. the UK, incl. Year-on-Year Growth, Share of Smartphone Users, in % and Year-on-Year percentage Point Increase, May 2011 vs. May 2012

• Mobile Retail Website Conversion Rate in the UK, in % of Total Website Users, Q1 2011 & Q1 2012

• In-Store Mobile Shopping Activities in the UK, in % of Mobile Internet Users, January 2012

2.1 Management Summary

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2. UK (Top Country) (cont.)

2.3 Sales

• B2C E-Commerce Sales in the UK, in USD billion and in % Growth, 2010-2016f

• Online Sales in the UK, in GBP billion and in % of Total Retail Turnover, 2011 & 2012f

• Online Retail Turnover in the UK, in GBP billion and in % of Total Retail Turnover, 2010 & 2016f

• Online Retail Spending in the UK, in GBP billion, 2010-2012f

• Online Retail Spending in the UK, in GBP billion, H1 2011 & H1 2012

2.4 Shares

• Share of B2C E-Commerce on total Retail Sales in the UK, in %, 2011 & 2012f

• Share of Online Grocery Shopping Sales on total Grocery Shopping Sales in the UK, in %, 2011f & 2016f

• Share of Mobile Online Sales on the total UK Online Sales Market, in %, Q4 2009 & Q4 2011

2.5 Products

• Types of Goods and Services bought online in the UK, in % of Individuals, 2011

• Types of Goods and Services bought online in the UK, by Age Groups and Gender, in % of Individuals, 2011

• Types of Goods and Services bought online in the UK, in % of Online Shoppers, 2011

• Online Shopping Product Category Sales in the UK, in % Change, May 2012-Jun 2012 and Jun 2011-Jun 2012

• Average per Capita Spending of Online Shoppers on Goods and Services in the UK, by selected Products, in GBP, 2011

• Products and Services purchased via Smartphones in the UK, in % of Smartphone Owners, six Months to May 2010 and May 2012

2. UK (Top Country) (cont.)

2.6 Users / Shoppers

• Internet Users in the UK, in millions, Q2 2011-Q2 2012

• Individuals in Europe using the Internet, by Country, in %, 2009-2011

• Internet User Penetration in the UK, by Age Groups, in %, Q2 2012

• Internet and Broadband Household Penetration in Europe, by Country, in %, 2007, 2009 & 2011

• Fixed Broadband Subscribers in the UK, in Total (millions) and per 100 Inhabitants, compared to Germany, USA and the OECD Total, 2006-2011

• Broadband Subscribers in the UK, by Access Technology compared to the OECD Average in %, 2011

• Average Weekly Time Spent Online in the UK, in Minutes per Internet User, 2008, 2010 & 2011

• Share of Online Shoppers in the UK, compared to the EU27 Average, in %, 2006-2011

• EU Comparison of Online Shopper Penetration, by Country, in % of Population, 2011

2.7 Players

• Top 100 UK B2C E-Commerce Websites, ranked by Unique Visitors (Users) from the UK, May 2012

• Rank1:ProfileofAmazon

• Rank2:ProfileofArgos

• Rank3:ProfileofTesco

• Rank4:ProfileofApple

• Rank5:ProfileofMarks&Spencer

• Rank6:ProfileofNext

• Rank7:ProfileofAsda

• Rank8:ProfileofDebenhams

• Rank9:ProfileofJohnLewis

• Rank10:ProfileofB&Q

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3. FRANCE (Top Country)

3.2 Trends

• B2C E-Commerce Trends in France, 2012

• B2C E-Commerce Research and Mobile Commerce Trends in France, 2012 and Online Product Research Methods, in % of Internet Users, H1 2012

• B2C E-Commerce Trends among Women aged 20-60 in France, 2012

• Online Travel Trends in France, 2011

• Online Payment Methods in France, by Popularity, in % of Online Shoppers, 2012f

• Average Basket of Online Sales in France, in EUR, Q1 2011 & Q1 2012

• Average per Capita B2C E-Commerce Spending and Number of Online Transactions of Online Shoppers, in EUR and total, 2007-2011

• Average per Capita B2C E-Commerce Spending of Online Shoppers in France, in USD, 2012f & 2016f

• Average annual Online Spending in France and selected Countries worldwide, in % of disposable Income of Online Shoppers, January and February 2012

• M-Commerce Trends in France, 2012

• Mobile Shoppers Growth in France, compared to 4 other EU Countries and the Average, in % of Smartphone Users, October 2010 vs. October 2011

• Smartphone Users accessing Online Retail Sites, in the EU5 and by Country, including France; including Year-on-Year Growth, Share of Smartphone Users, and Year-on-Year percentage Point Increase, May 2011 vs. May 2012

• Type of Purchase made via Mobile Devices, in % of Mobile Shoppers, as of March 2012

• In-Store Smartphone Activities, in % of Smartphone Owners, January 2012

• Breakdown of M-Commerce Readiness of Online Retailers in France, in %, Q1 2012

• F-Commerce Trends in France, 2012 and Share of Online Retailers with Websites on Facebook, in % of Online Retailers, Q1 2011 & Q1 2012

• Daily Deal Trends in France, 2011/2012

3.1 Management Summary

3. FRANCE (Top Country) (cont.)

3.3 Sales

• B2C E-Commerce Sales in France, in USD billion and in % Growth, 2010-2016f

• B2C E-Commerce Sales in France, in EUR billion, 2009-2011

• B2C E-Commerce Sales in France, in EUR billion, Q1 2011 & Q1 2012

3.4 Shares

• Share of B2C E-Commerce on total Retail Sales in France, in %, 2008-2012f

• Share of B2C E-Commerce on total Distance Sales in France, in %, 2010 & 2011

3.5 Products

• Types of Goods and Services bought online in France, in % of Internet Users, 2010-2012f

• Leading Online Product Categories in France, in % of Online Shoppers, January/February 2012

• Smartphone and Tablet Purchases in France, by Product Category, in % of Users, H1 2012

• Leading Mobile Shopping Product Categories in France, by Product, in % of Total Mobile Users, May 2012

3.6 Users / Shoppers• Individuals in Europe using the Internet, by Country

(including France), in %, 2009-2011• Internet and Broadband Household Penetration in

Europe, in %, 2007, 2009 & 2011• Fixed Broadband Subscribers in France, in Total

(millions) and per 100 Inhabitants, compared to Germany, USA and the OECD Total, 2006-2011

• Fixed Broadband Subscribers in France, by Access Technology, compared to the OECD Average, in %, 2011

• Online Shoppers in France, in millions, Q1 2011 & Q1 2012

• Share of Online Shoppers in France on Individuals, compared to the EU Average, in %, 2007, 2009 & 2011

• Share of Online Shoppers on Internet Users, in %, 2011 & 2012f

• Online Shopper Penetration in the EU, by Country (including France), in % of Population, 2011

• Share of Online Shoppers on Internet Users in France, by Region, Age Group, and Gender, in %, Q1 2012

• Leading Website Categories in France, by monthly Unique Visitors, in millions and Year-on-Year Growth in %, April 2012

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3. FRANCE (Top Country) (cont.)

3.7 Players

• Leading B2C E-Commerce Websites in France, by Online Shoppers, in %, 6 Months to May 2012

• Top 20 E-Commerce Players in France, ranked by E-Commerce Sales, in EUR million, 2011

• Top 80 B2C E-Commerce Websites in France, ranked by Unique Visitors (Users), May 2012

• Rank1:ProfileofLaRedoute

• Rank2:ProfileofCdiscount

• Rank3:ProfileofAmazon

• Rank4:ProfileofVente-Privée

• Rank5:Profileof3Suisses

• Rank6:ProfileofPriceMinister

• Rank7:ProfileofFnac

• Rank8:ProfileofRueduCommerce

• Rank9:ProfileofCarrefour

• Rank10:ProfileofSpartoo

• Leading Online Shops in France selling cultural and leisure Products, by Service Quality, in % of Online Shoppers, March 2012

• Leading Online Shops in France selling Fashion, Clothing, and Cosmetics, by Service Quality, in % of Online Shoppers, March 2012

• Leading Online Shops in France selling Consumer Electronics, by Service Quality, in % of Online Shoppers, March 2012

• Leading Online Shops in France selling Household Products, by Service Quality, in % of Online Shoppers, March 2012

• Top 5 Travel E-Commerce Sites in France, by Monthly Unique Visitors, Q3 2011

• Top 5 M-Commerce Websites in France, by Unique Visitors, in millions, Q3 2011

4. SPAIN (Top Country) (cont.)

4.2 Trends (cont.)

• Breakdown of main Concerns regarding Online Shopping in Spain, including Online Payments, in % of Internet Users, May 2012

• Problems regarding Online Shopping in Spain, in % of Online Shoppers, 2010 & 2011

• Share of Companies selling online in the EU, incl. Spain, in % of Companies, 2011

• Number of B2C E-Commerce Transactions in Spain, in millions and in % Year-on-Year Growth, Q1 2010-Q4 2011

• Breakdown of B2C E-Commerce Turnover and Transactions in Spain, by Place of Transaction, in %, Q4 2011

• Social Commerce Trends in Spain, 2011 and Share of Social Media Users reading Reviews on Social Networking Sites before making a Purchase, in %, 2011

• Food E-Commerce Trends in Spain, 2012

• Mobile Commerce Trends in Spain, 2011/2012 and Mobile Commerce Revenue Growth Rates, in %, 2011

• Smartphone Users accessing Online Retail, in the EU5 and by Country, including Spain; incl. Year-on-Year Growth, Share of Smartphone Users, and Year-on-Year percentage Point Increase, May 2011 vs. May 2012

• Mobile Activities in Spain, in % of Mobile Phone Users with Internet Access, February 2011

• Types of Transactions made via Mobile Phone in Spain, in % of Mobile Phone Users, February 2012

• Share of Mobile Commerce Revenues on total B2C E-Commerce Revenues in Spain, in %, 2011

• Place of Smartphone Use in Spain, in % of Smartphone Users, January-February 2012

• Actions ever taken by Smartphone Users in Spain after looking for local Information, in %, Jan-Feb 2012

• Frequency of Purchases via Smartphone in Spain, in % of Smartphone Shoppers, January-February 2012

• InfluenceofSmartphonesonPurchaseDecisionsinSpain, in % Smartphone Users, January-February 2012

• Purchasing Method following Smartphone Research in Spain, in % Smartphone Users, January-February 2012

4. SPAIN (Top Country)

4.1 Management Summary

4.2 Trends• B2C E-Commerce Trends in Spain, 2011• Online Activities in Spain, in % of Internet Users,

2011

• Preferred Online Payment Methods in Spain, in % of Internet Users, 2011

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4. SPAIN (Top Country) (cont.)

4.3 Sales

• B2C E-Commerce Sales in Spain, in USD billion and in % Growth, 2010-2016f

• B2C E-Commerce Sales in Spain, in EUR billion, 2009-2011

• Quarterly B2C E-Commerce Sales in Spain, in EUR billion and in % Year-on-Year Growth, Q1 2010-Q4 2011

4. SPAIN (Top Country) (cont.)

4.7 Players

• Top 55 B2C E-Commerce Websites in Spain, ranked by Unique Visitors (Users) from Spain, May 2012

• Rank1:ProfileofMovistar• Rank2:ProfileofOrange• Rank3:ProfileofElCorteInglés• Rank4:ProfileofApple• Rank5:ProfileofVodafone• Rank6:ProfileofPrivalia• Rank7:ProfileofIkea• Rank8:ProfileofAmazon• Rank9:ProfileofCarrefour• Rank10:ProfileofBuyVIP

4.4 Shares

• Share of B2C E-Commerce on total Retail Sales in Spain, in %, 2010-2014f

4.5 Products

• Leading Online Product Categories in Spain, in % of Online Shoppers, 2011

• Digital Content Product Category Purchases in Spain, in % of Online Shoppers, 2009-2011

• Leading Online Product Categories in Spain, by Share of Turnover, in %, Q4 2011

• Leading Online Product Categories in Spain, by Share of Transactions, in %, Q4 2011

4.6 Users / Shoppers

• Individuals in Europe using the Internet, by Country, in %, 2009-2011

• Internet and Broadband Household Penetration in Europe, in %, 2007, 2009 & 2011

• Fixed Broadband Subscribers in Spain, in Total (millions) and per 100 Inhabitants, compared to Germany, USA, and the OECD Total, 2006-2011

• Fixed Broadband Subscribers in Spain, by Access Technology, compared to the OECD Average, in %, 2011

• Share of Online Shoppers in Spain, compared to the EU Average, in % of Individuals, 2006-2011

• EU Comparison of Online Shopper Penetration, in % of Population, 2011

• Breakdown of Online Shoppers in Spain, by Gender and Age Group, in %, 2011

• Breakdown of Online Shoppers in Spain, by Region, in %, 2011

5. ITALY (Top Country)

5.1 Management Summary

5.2 Trends

• B2C E-Commerce Trends in Italy, 2011

• Online Activities in Italy, in % of Internet Users, Q4 2010 & Q4 2011

• Geographical Location of Online Shops used by Online Shoppers in Italy, in % of Online Shoppers, 2011

• Breakdown of Online Payment Methods in Italy, in % of Online Shoppers, 2011 (by Credit Card, PayPal, Other)

• Daily Deal Trends in Italy, 2012

• Private Online Sales Trends in Italy, 2012 and Private Online Sales Value, in EUR million, 2010 & 2012f

• Social Commerce Trends in Italy, 2011/2012 and Share of Online Retailers using Social Media, in %, 2011

• Mobile Ticketing Trends in Italy, 2012

• Smartphone Users accessing Online Retail, in the EU5 and by Country, including Italy; incl. Year-on-Year Growth, Share of Smartphone Users, and Year- on-Year percentage Point Increase, May 2011 vs. May 2012

• Breakdown of Mobile Commerce in Italy, by Services and Products, in %, 2010 & 2011f

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5. ITALY (Top Country) (cont.)

5.3 Sales

• B2C E-Commerce Sales in Italy, in USD billion and % Change, 2010-2016f

• B2C E-Commerce Sales in Italy, in EUR billion, 2010-2012f

• Mobile Commerce Sales in Italy, in EUR million, 2010 & 2011f

5. ITALY (Top Country) (cont.)

5.7 Players

• Top 50 B2C E-Commerce Websites in Italy, ranked by Unique Visitors (Users) from Italy, May 2012

• Rank1:ProfileofZalando• Rank2:ProfileofAmazon• Rank3:ProfileofEuronics• Rank4:ProfileofIBS• Rank5:ProfileofBonprix• Rank6:ProfileofMediaWorld• Rank7:ProfileofBuyVIP• Rank8:ProfileofHoepli• Rank9:ProfileofApple• Rank10:ProfileofLaRedoute

5.4 Shares

• Share of B2C E-Commerce on total Retail Sales in Italy, in %, 2010-2015f

• Share of Mobile Commerce on total B2C E-Commerce Sales in Italy, in %, 2010 & 2011f

5.5 Products

• Types of Goods and Services bought online in Italy, in % of Online Shoppers, 2011

• Types of Goods and Services bought online in Italy, in % of Sales, 2011

• Online Shopping Product Category Growth Rates in Italy, in %, 2012f

• Online Shopping Product Category Growth Rates in Italy, in %, 2011

5.6 Users / Shoppers

• Individuals in Europe using the Internet, by Country, including Italy, in %, 2009-2011

• Fixed Broadband Subscribers in Italy, in Total (millions) and per 100 Inhabitants, compared to Germany, USA and the OECD Total, 2006-2011

• Fixed Broadband Subscribers in Italy, by Access Technology, compared to the OECD Average in %, 2011

• Share of Online Shoppers on Individuals in Italy, compared to the EU Average, in %, 2006-2011

• EU Comparison of Online Shopper Penetration, in % of Population, 2011

• Share of Online Shoppers on Individuals in Italy, in %, 2011 & 2016f

• Online Shoppers in Italy, by Gender, in % of Internet Users, 2011

• Online Shoppers in Italy, by Age Group, in % of Internet Users, 2011

• Online Shoppers in Italy, by Region, in % of Internet Users, 2011

6. NETHERLANDS

6.1 Management Summary

6.2 Trends

• B2C E-Commerce and Mobile Commerce Trends in the Netherlands, 2011/2012

• Reasons for visiting Online Shops in the Netherlands, in % of Online Shoppers, 2011

• Average Online Order Value in the Netherlands, in EUR, 2010 & 2011

• Average per Capita Online Spending of Online Shoppers in the Netherlands, in EUR, 2005-2011

• Breakdown of preferred Online Payment Methods of Online Shoppers in the Netherlands, in %, 2010 & 2011

• Accepted Online Payment Methods by Online Merchants in the Netherlands, in %, 2010 & 2011

• Online Payment Methods used for last Online Purchase in the Netherlands, in %, 2011

• Location of Smartphone Use in the Netherlands, in % of Smartphone Users, Q1 2012

• Breakdown of preferred Mobile Payment Methods of Mobile Shoppers in the Netherlands, in % of Mobile Shoppers, 2011

• Reasons against Mobile Commerce in the Netherlands, in % of Smartphone users not buying via their Device, Q1 2012

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6. NETHERLANDS (cont.)

6.3 Sales

• B2C E-Commerce Sales in the Netherlands, in EUR billion, 2008-2012f

6. NETHERLANDS (cont.)

6.7 Players

• Top 10 B2C E-Commerce Players in the Netherlands, by Online Sales, in EUR million, 2011

• Top 30 B2C E-Commerce Websites in the Netherlands, ranked by Unique Visitors (Users) from the Netherlands, May 2012

• News about Bol.com in the Netherlands, 2012• News about Zalando.nl in the Netherlands, 2012

6.4 Shares

• Share of Online Sales on total Retail Sales in the Netherlands, in %, 2008-2012f

• Share of online non-Food Sales on total non-Food Retail Sales in the Netherlands, in %, 2007-2011

6.5 Products

• Online Sales in the Netherlands, by Product Category, in EUR million, 2007-2011

• Breakdown of Online Sales in the Netherlands, by Product Category, in % of Sales, 2011

• B2C E-Commerce Sales Growth in the Netherlands, by Product Category, in %, 2007-2011

• Share of Purchases made online in the Netherlands, by Product Category, in % of Individuals, 2011

6.6 Users / Shoppers

• Individuals in Europe using the Internet, by Country, in %, 2009-2011

• Internet and Broadband Household Penetration in Europe, in %, 2007, 2009 & 2011

• Fixed Broadband Subscribers in the Netherlands, in Total (millions) and per 100 Inhabitants, compared to Germany, USA and the OECD Total, 2006-2011

• Fixed Broadband Subscribers in the Netherlands, by Access Technology, compared to the OECD Average, in %, 2011

• Share of Online Shoppers in the Netherlands, compared to the EU Average, in % of Individuals, 2006-2011

• EU Comparison of Online Shopper Penetration, in % of Population, 2011

• Number of Online Shoppers in the Netherlands, in millions, H1 2006-H2 2011

• Breakdown of Online Shoppers in the Netherlands, by Gender, in %, H2 2011

• Breakdown of Online Shoppers in the Netherlands, by Age Group, in %, H2 2011

• Online Shopping Frequency in the Netherlands, in % of Online Shoppers, 2011

7. BELGIUM

7.1 Management Summary

7.2 Trends

• B2C E-Commerce Trends in Belgium, 2011/2012• Multi-Channel Activities of Consumers in Belgium,

in %, 2011• Reasons for Shopping Online in Belgium,

in % of Individuals, 2012f• Reasons against Shopping Online in Belgium,

in % of Individuals, 2012f• Frequency of Shopping Online in Belgium,

in % of Online Shoppers, 2012f• Average Spending per B2C E-Commerce Transaction

in Belgium, in EUR, 2008-2012f• Average per Capita Online Spending in Belgium,

in % of Online Shoppers, March 2012• Online Spending Development in Belgium,

in % of Online Shoppers, April 2012• Location of Online Retail Websites used in Belgium,

in % of Individuals and Online Shoppers, 2011• Location of leading foreign Online Retail Websites

used in Belgium, in % of Online Shoppers buying from foreign Websites, 2011

• Trips and Vacations booked Online in Belgium, by Age Groups, in %, 2011

• Tourist Accommodations booked Online in Belgium, by Age Groups, in %, 2011

• Other Online Travel-related Expenditures of Internet Users in Belgium (Plane Tickets, Car Rental etc.), by Age Groups, in %, 2011

• Internet Users using Travel-related Services Online in Belgium, by Age Groups, in %, 2011

• Online Payment Trends in Belgium, 2011/2012 and Breakdown of used Online Shopping Payment Methods, in % of Online Shoppers, April 2012

• Online Payment Methods offered by Internet Pure Players in Belgium, in %, 2010 & 2011

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7. BELGIUM (cont.)

7.3 Sales• B2C E-Commerce Sales in Belgium, in EUR billion,

2010-2012f

7.4 Shares• Share of B2C E-Commerce Sales on total Retail Sales

in Belgium, in %, 2010-2012f

7.5 Products• Leading online Product Categories in Belgium,

in % of Individuals, 2011• Leading Online Product Categories in Belgium,

by further Intention to buy in the following 12 Months, in % of Online Shoppers, April 2012

• Online Spending in Belgium, by last purchased Product Category, in EUR, April 2012

7.6 Users / Shoppers• Individuals in Europe using the Internet, by Country,

in %, 2009-2011• Internet and Broadband Household Penetration in

Europe, in %, 2007, 2009 & 2011• Fixed Broadband Subscribers in Belgium, in Total

(millions) and per 100 Inhabitants, compared to Germany, USA and the OECD Total, 2006-2011

• Fixed Broadband Subscribers in Belgium, by Access Technology compared to the OECD Average in %, 2011

• Share of Online Shoppers in Belgium, compared to the EU27 Average, in %, 2006-2011

• EU Comparison of Online Shopper Penetration, in % of Population, 2011

• Individuals in Belgium having ever shopped online, by Gender, in %, April 2012

• Individuals in Belgium having ever shopped online, by Age Group, in %, April 2012

8. OTHER WESTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES (cont.)

8.2 Portugal• Leading Online Product Categories purchased in

Portugal following Online Research, in %, 2011• Individuals in Europe using the Internet, by Country,

in %, 2009-2011• Internet and Broadband Household Penetration in

Europe, in %, 2007, 2009 & 2011• Fixed Broadband Subscribers in Portugal, in Total

(millions) and per 100 Inhabitants, compared to Germany, USA and the OECD Total, 2006-2011

• Fixed Broadband Subscribers in Portugal, by Access Technology, compared to the OECD Average in %, 2011

• Share of Online Shoppers in Portugal, compared to the EU Average, in % of Individuals, 2006-2011

• EU Comparison of Online Shopper Penetration, in % of Population, 2011

• Online Shoppers in Portugal, by Gender, in % of Individuals, 2011

• Online Shoppers in Portugal, by Age Group, in % of Individuals, 2011

7.7 Players• Top 30 B2C E-Commerce Websites in Belgium,

ranked by Unique Visitors (Users) from Belgium, May 2012

• News about Fnac.be in Belgium, 2011

8.3 Ireland• Internet and B2C E-Commerce Trends in Ireland,

2011• Online Payment Trends in Ireland, 2011/2012 ;

Number of Online Banking Payments, in millions, 2010 & 2011

• Online Product Categories purchased in Ireland, in % of Individuals, Q1 2011

• Share of Online Shoppers in Ireland, compared to the EU Average, in % of Individuals, 2006-2011

• EU Comparison of Online Shopper Penetration, in % of Population, 2011

• Online Shoppers in Ireland, by Age Group, in % of Individuals, 2011

• Online Shopper Penetration in Ireland, by Region, in % of Population, 2011

8.4 Luxembourg• Internet and B2C E-Commerce Trends in

Luxembourg, 2011• Type of Travel-related Internet Usage in Luxembourg,

in %, 2001-2010• Share of Online Travel Arrangements in Luxembourg,

in % of Total Travel Arrangements, 2001-2010• Leading Online Product Categories in Luxembourg,

in %, Q1 2011• Share of Online Shoppers in Luxembourg, compared

to the EU Average, in % of Individuals, 2006-2011• EU Comparison of Online Shopper Penetration,

in % of Population, 2011• Share of Online Shoppers on Internet Users in

Luxembourg, in %, Q1 2011• Share of Online Shoppers on Internet Users in

Luxembourg, by Gender, in %, Q1 2011

8. OTHER WESTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

8.1 Management Summary

8.2 Portugal• Internet and B2C E-Commerce Trends in Portugal,

2011• Reasons for Online Shopping in Portugal, in %, 2011

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In Q1 2012, 77% of Internet users in France shopped online, and online sales of EUR 38 billion were generated in 2011.B2C E-Commerce Trends in France, 2012

Of the 40.2 million Internet users in France in Q1 2012, 31 million shopped online, equaling an online shopper penetration onInternet users of 77.1%.

The total distance sales market in France generated sales of EUR 42.9 billion in 2011. Of this number, EUR 37.7 billion, or 87.9%,were generated through online sales.

In H1 2012, 96% of online shoppers in France were satisfied with their purchases, which were led by the categories travel andtourism, services, cultural products, and apparel and accessories.

As of January 2012, the average online shopping basket was at EUR 90.

The total number of active online retailers in France reached 100,400 in 2011, up from 81,900 in 2010 and 64,100 in 2009.However, only approximately 800 of these B2C E-Commerce websites registered more than 10,000 transactions a month.

While French online shoppers prefer to pay by bank cards and digital wallets, 84% of them like their purchases to be delivereddirectly to their home.

Of all online shoppers in France, 14% had ever made a purchase using their mobile phone or smartphone, as of May 2012. Intotal, 4.3 million individuals in France had ever bought something using a mobile phone.

Auction websites have been used by 51% of Internet users in France, either as buyers or as sellers, in the six months leading toMay 2012.

Source: Fevad, June 2012

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9%12%

13%

19%

32%33%33%

38%41%

18%

26%

14%14%

5%9%

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29%

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OtherMedicine

Books/Magazines/E-Learning Material, delivered or upgraded OnlineComputer Hardware

Shares/Financial Services/InsuranceComputer Software other than Video Games and Upgrades

Computer Software, delivered or upgraded OnlineFilms/Music, delivered or upgraded Online

Video Games Software and UpgradesElectronic Equipment

Food/GroceriesComputer SoftwareTickets for Events

Books/Magazines/E-Learning MaterialFilms/Music

Household GoodsTravel and Holiday Accommodation

Clothes, Sports Goods

“Clothes, Sports Goods” (41%) was the leading online product category among individuals in the UK in 2011, as reported by Eurostat.Types of Goods and Services bought online in the UK, in % of Individuals, 2011

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Online private shopping website vente-privee.com entered the Netherlands and the US in fall 2011.Rank 4 (ranked by Traffic): Vente-Privée

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Source: Google, company homepages, business reports, business and company databases, journals, company registries, news portals, industry and trade associations

Name of Company Vente Privée

Headquarters Paris, France

Major Online Shop fr.vente-privee.com

Company Type Internet Pure Player / Private Shopping Site

Product Range Mass Merchant

B2C E-Commerce Sales, 2011 EUR 1.1 billion in Europe

Year Ended December 31

News (E-Commerce)

• In 2011, vente-privee.com, which was launched in France in 2001 andsince has become a leading online flash sales site, was able toincrease its turnover by +11%, compared to 2010.

• A US version of the flash sales website was launched in November2011 in partnership with American Express. Prior to this the flash salessite expanded to the Netherlands, also in fall 2011, making it the eighthEuropean country for the company.

• In order to grow in the future, vente-privee.com plans to develop newsectors and services.

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17,7%

1,0%

81,3%

DSL

Cable

Fibre

Other

In 2011, DSL accounted for over 81% of broadband Internet usage in Spain, while the OECD average was 57%.Fixed Broadband Subscribers in Spain, by Access Technology, compared to the OECD Average, in %, 2011

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Source: OECD, 2011

Spain

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