Apple online retail realizes European traffic gains

Rapaport News reports that online retail sales have jumped this season, up by 60 percent or more in many European countries, which by any measure is a significant gain. The article, which is based on a ComScore report, out of the Reston, VA-based research firm, states that online consumer spending have been strong throughout the end-of-year period.

In particular, the Rapaport article mentions Apple and Amazon. Apple has consistently performed as a top retail site in the UK, France and German according to this report. "[C]onsumers armed with high-speed access and positive online retail experiences are increasingly comfortable shopping online."